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Visitors to the Sicilian city will find a new hotel, a celebrated chef and an abundance of Baroque architecture
From the longest climb with spectacular views in Spain to the savage slopes and succulent bends of Italy
The remote cabin where the philosopher sought solitude has been rebuilt by his devotees
The Capanna Margherita sleeps 70 and is bookable online — getting there, however, isn’t exactly straightforward
Ancient Saxon villages and rustic cuisine are luring travellers to the bucolic region in Romania
For half a century it’s been a rite of passage for Europe’s youth. Does the romance of the rails endure?
We asked for your suggestions on how to enjoy an urban August. Here’s a selection
Volunteers are creating a 1,500km trail to link the Black and Caspian Seas
If, as Goethe wrote, Sicily is ‘the key to Italy’, then Vendicari encapsulates much of the island’s extraordinary history
A 48-hour adventure, taking in hill running, mountain biking and swimming with dolphins
A Finnish canoe odyssey through the world’s largest archipelago
On a ‘salmon safari’, fishing enthusiasts can get off the bank and into the water
A new generation of chefs, winemakers and food producers are reviving the country’s rich gastronomic heritage
Pierre Gruneberg provides a living link with Picasso, Cocteau and the golden age of Cap Ferrat
Its cachet may date back to the days of Bellini, but in 2019 Lake Como still has it
The former playground of Sinatra and Bardot has been relaunched — after a two-year, $250m facelift
Thirty years after reunification, the former ‘death strip’ has become a trail for biking and hiking — a city playground full of poignant reminders
The leather sandals and accessories designer Alvaro González shares his favourite haunts
The hills are alive with the sound of music, from recitals to the Schubertiade and Lucerne festivals
Sterling weakness has pushed up the cost of a break, so target savings
Perched on a rocky promontory, the seaside retreat is under new management and has a glamorous new look
Swap the stress of shorthaul flying for a night train across the continent
The £150m relaunch of the London to Scotland service finally gets under way — despite a few teething troubles
A new driving tour takes in cuisine, Greek heritage and palazzos restored as hotels
Skiing is a high-risk sport for our finances
