15 h. ago Charming French town with beautiful Christmas market so close it could be a day trip

Lille in France is the perfect destination for an extreme day trip, with the Eurostar from London taking just an hour and 22 minutes to reach the city

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16 h. ago The 7 best Turkey holiday destinations – and when to travel to each one

Discover the best of this diverse country, from scenic natural vistas to bustling bazaars

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16 h. ago I visited Italy's 'prettiest town' and very quickly had one major complaint

Tropea in the Calabria region of Italy has recently been voted the prettiest village in the whole country

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25 h. ago Gorgeous 'frozen in time' town with cobblestone streets is oldest in the country

The town is the oldest in the country and was the capital for several hundred years, with wealthy merchants flocking to the thriving trading hub which is well preserved today

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37 h. ago I ditched the UK for the 'friendliest city in Europe' once known for its grumpiness

Becki Enright has left London behind to move to the sizeable European city, which was once known for its grumpiness but has just been named the friendliest on the Continent

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68 h. ago Sleigh rides, spas and snowshoeing: 10 of the best winter holidays in Europe

Ditch the skis – these winter breaks are all about stunning mountain scenery, cosy places to stay and fun activitiesSaddle up for sleigh rides, strap in for a 220-metre illuminated toboggan run, and prepare to get lost in an ice-carved maze at the Snowland theme park in Zakopane, as Poland’s winter capital sparkles up for the season. Pair a snowy walk through the Chochołowska valley with a visit to the Chochołowskie thermal baths, with outdoor pools, sauna, balneotherapy and massage treatments. Stay at the Hotel Aries, which mixes classic Alpine design with Zakopane touches (local wine and traditional dishes in the Halka restaurant, furniture and rugs by local craftspeople), and don’t miss the world’s largest snow maze and the Palace of the Snow Queen in the Snowlandia theme park, which has individual chambers sculpted from snow and ice by local artists.Doubles at Hotel Aries from £165 B&B. Zakopane is around two hours from Krakow by bus; the hotel is a 1km taxi ride from the st...

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3 d. ago New EU border digital checks at Dover are paused by French authorities after fears over four

The European Entry/Exit System - known as EES -- was due to be extended today to car passengers after it was brought in for freight and coaches on October 13.

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3 d. ago New EU border check system paused for tourists following French demands, port officials say

The new European Union entry/exit system was due to be in place at the port from Saturday

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4 d. ago Spain's 5 warmest winter sun destinations for December escapes

Spain is a fantastic place for a cockle-warming winter break that won't break the bank. Here are the five warmest winter sun destinations in Spain for December escapes

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4 d. ago ‘You don’t have to hurtle down slopes or dance like crazy at après parties’: readers’ favourite winter mountain holidays in Europe

The Alps, Spain’s Sierra Nevada and the national parks of Sweden and Albania feature among our readers’ treasured winter mountain breaks• Tell us about a stay in a historic building – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherInnsbruck offers lots of options for a winter holiday. I found it’s a place where you don’t have to hurtle down ski slopes or dance like crazy at après-ski parties. In fact I was amazed when I took the 20-minute cable car from the city centre up 2,000 metres to an area where locals were sitting in deckchairs on the snow reading books and sipping hot chocolate in the strong Tirolean sunshine. You can ski to your heart’s content on slopes just half an hour from the famous Imperial Palace in the city centre. The city authorities provide some guided free walks and winter activities, including a cross-country skiing taster if you have a Welcome Card provided by your hotel. Then again, you can just sit and sample strong Austrian coffee or Gerschtnsuppe (soup with barle...

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5 d. ago 'Charming' Christmas market is one of Europe's best with £27 flights in December

If you're looking for a fun and festive Christmas market, then you'll be delighted to know there's one in Europe that's been ranked one of the very best and it's also very cheap to get to.

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5 d. ago Major Spanish holiday hotspot popular with stags and hens clamps down on boozy Brits

The Spanish city is a popular short break destination as well as being popular with groups who want to enjoy the lively atmosphere, but a new ban could see their parties cut short

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5 d. ago Major travel group quits London and moves to Europe because of Brexit

A move to Madrid is considered to be a likely alternative - although options in Switzerland, Italy or elsewhere in Spain may be considered.

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5 d. ago Europe's top city for a 'spooky Halloween break' is bargain destination with few tourists

The top ten cities in Europe for a spooky Halloween break has been revealed, from calculating the number of hours of darkness to Gothic Medieval buildings, these cities make the list for a scary break

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6 d. ago Major global travel and tourism group to quit London HQ and move to Europe because of Brexit

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has become the latest major international institution to announce plans to close its doors on its headquarters in the UK

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6 d. ago 'Fairytale' European Christmas market selling 86p mulled wine with £32 UK flights

Christmas is fast approaching, and for anyone looking to book a last-minute festive getaway, there are plenty of European options

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6 d. ago The perfect European city Christmas market break – with a hidden spa twist

Keen to see more of the Czech Republic than just its romantic capital, Chris Wilson makes his way out to an ancient spa city to combine excitement with relaxation on a dual-destination break

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7 d. ago The 7 best winter sun holiday destinations less than six hours from the UK

From Malta to Morocco, these are the best sun-soaked shores to beat the winter blues

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7 d. ago Koblenz is the cosy German city that welcomes visitors like locals

On the search for the perfect autumn break, Katie Mather finds intriguing history, traditional restaurants and delicious wine on the banks of the Mosel and Rhine

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7 d. ago Inside the magical European theme park dubbed 'cheaper Disneyland'

Disneyland is the stuff of dreams, with rides galore, magical palaces, themed lands and classic park attractions. But with all this comes a hefty price tag.

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