The April issue is here

With the turn of the seasons and arrival of spring in the northern hemisphere, now is the perfect time to take advantage of fresh new-season produce and longer days. You'll find plenty of inspiration in the latest issue of Food and Travel, on sale now.

Experience the grandeur of Genoa, traverse Athens' old city centre, book a diving adventure – from Maldives to Malaysia – and embark on a scenic train journey across Europe and beyond. If you prefer to stay local, we've got a roundup of the hottest new hotels in UK and Ireland, as well as an introduction to Britain's freshly awarded Michelin-starred restaurants. Claude Bosi talks about his culinary upbringing with both French and Italian influence, Fernando Trocca takes us on a gourmet tour of Buenos Aires and we've a fantastic competition to win a Villa Plus holiday worth £2,500 – check it out here.

The recipe collection features artisan pizzas, a modern take on traditional Sri Lankan cooking, plant-based plates to try and chocolate desserts to tempt with, plus an essential guide to coffee (don't miss the coffee, walnut and buttercream layer cake, our cover star) and ideas to help you put to good use the wild garlic, British asparagus and Jersey Royals that'll no doubt be making an appearance at your local market. They're all paired with drinks – this issue's wine focus is on the vibrant chardonnay.

Pick up your copy today at M&S, Waitrose, Sainsbury, Booths, WH Smith and all good news outlets or subscribe via one of the methods below – just make sure to quote the code '2511':

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