Simplify your packing list (swimsuit, sunnies…sorted) with these Italian stays steps from the shore
Ellie Pithers breaks down Paris's arrondissements to enlighten you on where to go in the City of Lights
No need to go around the houses – our list of boltholes by the beach has your group holiday sorted
Look, we’re all grown ups here so we can say it: sharing shmaring. Get selfish in style at the Continent's best private-bay stays
On-the-go novelist Rosa Rankin-Gee sprints towards the sun and finds fabulous food and friendly octopi at this historic sea captain's hideout
Britain’s best spa breaks run from city-centre spoiling to calming country getaways, with world-class wellness retreats for weekend breaks or luxuriating for longer
The 60th edition of the Venice Biennale addresses themes from colonialism to climate change. Here are the shows – and stays – worth making the trip for…
Where to stay for proximity to all of your favourite landmarks in the Italian capital
From pebbly Nice to powdery Palermo, the Continent is rich with beach-blessed cities
Mixing hedonistic spirit, a dash of boho and a splash of club soda, Ibiza’s beach clubs are a stylishly concocted cocktail for chill-seeking jetsetters
Sun salutations, solid sleep and overall serenity await at the best hotels offering yoga and wellness breaks