Film festivals, idyllic French coves, a spot of glamping and our favourite trips this week
Move over Cannes: 10 of Europe’s best summer film festivals The star-studded French fest started this week, but the coming months bring plenty more celebrations of the big screen – in stunning settings. | Read more |
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The author of a new book on green travel picks sites on train or bus routes that can be reached without a car – from the Cairngorms to the island of Sark. Read more |
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Rockpools, pine trees, sand, surf and sunshine … our tipsters recall gorgeous beaches from Normandy to the Côte Vermeille. Read more |
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Away from the main cities, the region’s dusty plains and green mountains offer hiking, ancient ruins and no crowds, as the author of a new guide reveals. Read more |
Featured trip: Sardinia: Alghero, Costa Smeralda and Corsica Discover the thousand-mile coastline of translucent sea, white sands and hidden coves and a long history as diverse and fantastic as its rugged landscapes on this 7-night tour. | View details |
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Our favourite trips (this week…) |
| A Taste of Cuba
| Enjoy a lively cultural week featuring the island's must-see highlights and traditional homestays, from Old Havana to the colourful colonial towns of Cienfuegos and Trinidad. | View details |
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| Montenegro
| Journey along the glimmery coastline on boat rides and discover hidden gems Budva, Cetinje and the Bay of Koto and their awe-inspiring mountainous landscape. | View details |
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| New England and Canada
| Explore the sensational fall foliage of one of the world’s most beautiful corners, the sights and sounds of Manhattan and Toronto and the plunging torrents of Niagara Falls. | View details |
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Deal of the week: Prague, Vienna and Budapest - save up to 10% Explore a trio of Europe’s most vibrant and colourful cities, their scenic surroundings and the glorious "Blue" Danube. | View details |
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From converted steam engines to Persian tents and a castle hut with turrets, these glamping sites are in a field of their own. Read more |
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Combining areas rich in birdlife with birder-friendly places to stay, these breaks offer truly immersive birdwatching experiences. Read more |