WITHIN just one hour, I wake up in Rome, stroll through the streets of southern Spain, and whizz through Scandinavia on a rollercoaster. There are still 15 more countries to see before the day is through. 4 Matterhorn Blitz mountain ride is a wild mouse ride with sharp turns and quick drops in a Swiss … Read more
A CITY in France has been named as an amazing holiday alternative to avoid the huge crowds. Reims, in the northeastern part of France, is just two hours from Paris. 6 The city of Reims has been named an alternative holiday destination for 2025Credit: Alamy 6 It is just an hour from Paris so its … Read more
GETTING away for a break is a real luxury. And now two hotels in Scotland have been named as some of the best in the world for travellers looking for lux. 4 The Galgorm hosted the awards 4 One of the winners was The George This year’s World Luxury Hotel Awards were held at the weekend … Read more
IF you fancy enjoying rolling hills in the Italian countryside, while being only half an hour’s train ride from Rome, Castelli Romani is just the ticket. It comprises a collection of small towns perched around the crater of an ancient volcano, each offering spectacular views of two pristine lakes. 6 The town of Castelli Romani … Read more
A BRIT holidaymaker who booked a budget break in Valencia was left in fits of giggles, when she discovered her hotel room resembled a 13-year-old boy’s bedroom. Martha Mills paid £115 for two nights as part of a special deal for the ‘interior facing single room,’ at Casual Vintage hotel in the Spanish city. 7 Martha … Read more
IT WAS while standing under the darkened desert sky in the beautiful Neon Museum that Las Vegas finally clicked for me. The museum’s director Aaron Berger recalled visiting the towering Luxor Hotel as a child with his father, who asked why he thought it contained the world’s first diagonal lifts (yes, you actually ascend to … Read more
STARING at the gigantic copper cauldron where the King of England used to bathe, I kick myself for forgetting my swimmers. It’s not often you get the chance to share the same hot tub as the supreme ruler of the British Empire. 5 Max Molyneux took a pretty European train ride that goes through medieval … Read more
A CITY in Spain with nearby beautiful beaches, hot October weather, and fewer crowds than other Spanish cities is fast becoming a popular spot among holidaymakers looking for an autumn break. Murcia, in south-eastern Spain, has a Mediterranean climate meaning is has hot summers, mild winters and low chance of rain. 3 Murcia’s Mediterranean climate … Read more
A CITY in Germany is dubbed ‘Christmas city’ because it has one of the world’s oldest and most famous Christmas markets – and it’s easy to get to from the UK. Nuremberg, the second largest city in Bavaria after Munich, is considered one of the best places in the world to visit when it comes … Read more
TAKE the kids to explore a city for an October half-term treat. You don’t have to go to London for a choice of fantastic attractions and experiences. You’ll find it cheaper to stay and pay for family fun at other favourite cities across the UK. Trisha Harbord brings you a selection of the best things … Read more
