InspirationTake Me To The WatersBeing waterside doesn’t have to mean being beside the sea, as Andrew Eames discovers – especially in Europe, a continent blessed with endless freshwater lakes and rivers all just waiting to be explored
InspirationSail AwayFrom gentle river cruisers and narrowboats to zippy catamarans and fully rigged tall ships, James Litston recommends the best boats to charter this summer
InspirationChecking InBritain has seen a flurry of new hotels open over the past 12 months, leaving us spoilt for choice when it comes to picking a bed for the night. Here, the Food and Travel team checks out some of the UK’s hottest places to lay your head
InspirationHire EducationFor an unforgettable trip with all the gang, eschew standard villas in favour of something spectacular. From Airstreams to windmills, Fleur Rollet-Manus has the key to the door
InspirationSailing Off The GridPenguins, piranhas and places where few people have gone before. Welcome to the wonderful world of exploratory cruising. Jane Archer picks some of the best
Inspiration10 of the Best Flea MarketsPromising not just the chance of some serious treasure-hunting, a good market offers a glimpse into a city’s history and the sensibilities of its people. Lucy Kehoe haggles her way around some of the world’s best bazaars
InspirationEastern PromiseBypass the usual Eastern European hotspots for the chance to spot rare Balkan lynx in Albania, drink wild pear brandy in Romania, hike pine-scented mountains in Croatia and bathe in Slovakian thermal springs. Imogen Lepere leads the way
Inspiration10 of the Best Gardens With RestaurantsThere’s something magical about a garden path awash with the drama of blooms in spring. Navigate carpets of wild flowers and landscaped grounds before stopping for a well-earned bite to eat, because these venues are coming up roses, says Anna Berrill
InspirationSouthern European SunSwap April showers for a spot of basking, bicycling or baklava while they’re still wearing jumpers in the continent’s chillier north. Fleur Rollet-Manus and Imogen Lepere chase the fair weather...
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