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More insider guides for planning a trip to Seville 48 hours Hotels Attractions Restaurants Nightlife Free After a day out soaking up sunny Seville’s sights and sounds, you need to sample the after-hours vibe of the city. In spring and summer after night falls, the air is warm and the streets are buzzing, so whether

The small, sun-soaked capital of southern Spain Known for its steamy-hot summers, mild winters and sultry operatic gypsy heroine Carmen, Seville is a bijou city whose fabulous food, extraordinary Mudejar, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, and exotic flamenco rhythms never fail to charm and seduce. History oozes through its very pores, with ancient Moorish walls, Roman

Big city buzz meets Mediterranean lifestyle Two decades of bold development have given Spain’s third largest city some of the most striking architecture in the country, adding to the wealth of elegant Art Nouveau buildings that line the streets, as well as Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance monuments. Being right by the sea and surrounded by

The plight of the cruise industry in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic will be examined in a television documentary to be shown this week. The outbreak of coronavirus brought cruising – as well as the wider travel industry – to a dramatic standstill in early 2020. While other areas of tourism slowly return, with

Catalonia’s colourful capital Barcelona combines everything that is most charming about Mediterranean cities – a relaxed pace, months of endless sunshine, unbeatable food – with the cultural and design clout of almost any city in the cold north. Its patchwork of architectural styles displays dark, Gothic façades next to the harlequin buildings of the Modernistas

More insider guides for planning a trip to Barcelona 48 hours Attractions Restaurants Hotels Nightlife Free The shopping scene in Barcelona juxtaposes charismatic shops that have been serving locals for centuries and fashion-forward boutiques. Spain’s culinary capital also boasts an exciting array of food shops and markets. From espadrilles in every possible colour and pattern

As the country eases its way out of lockdown, many of Britain’s celebrated heritage and steam operated railway lines have announced dates for the first post-lockdown journeys of the summer. They have had to make a number of modifications, adapting to the changed times with face masks and social distancing. There will be tighter booking

At the moment the Foreign Office has advised against travel abroad. Some of the destinations below are potential candidates for an air bridge agreement but others are not – be sure to check FCO advice before planning a trip anywhere. Also check with the hotels as spa rules vary between different locations. An insider’s guide

Please note our writer visited Athens prior to the coronavirus pandemic Athens might not have the obvious kid-friendly attractions of green cities like Copenhagen or London. But it does have mythical heroes, Blue Flag beaches, and a sociable, outdoor lifestyle where all ages are welcome. Wherever you go in Athens, your children will be treated

Britons are about to get the green light for trips to Spain. But where can you escape the crowds? La Gomera: Hiking heaven in the Canaries Sidestep the sun-seeking Canary Islands crowds among hauntingly beautiful forested hillsides, jagged rocky outcrops and wonderfully lush valleys of laid-back La Gomera. Why it’s special Feeling worlds away from

Trust a medieval wool town to tell a good yarn. If you’re wondering why Lavenham, a small village in south Suffolk, has so extraordinarily well-preserved a collection of creaking, half-timbered Tudor buildings, there’s a pleasing storyline that takes the place from great wealth to terrible poverty and back again. We lay our scene in 1524, when Lavenham -

Britons are about to get the green light for trips to Greece. But where can you escape the crowds? Ikaria: the happiest Greek Island Named after the fallen god, this heavenly island is the ultimate in go-slow serene tourism, where the locals live long and happy – and so can you. Why it’s special Ikaria

More insider guides for planning a trip to Paris 48 hours Hotels Attractions Restaurants Free Nightlife The problem visitors to Paris have is there is just too much to do, from its world-class museums to utterly staggering art galleries. Here is Telegraph destination expert Hannah Meltzer’s guide to the very best experiences in the city,

An island of infinite variety, culture and charm With its rugged coastline, sandy beaches and clear sapphire waters, Majorca is one of the jewels of the Mediterranean. Away from the coastline’s sheltered coves and dreamy sunsets, you’ll find the agricultural heartland and the Tramuntana mountains – a Unesco World Heritage site blossoming with orange, lemon

Lanzarote’s history is as turbulent as the sweep of volcanoes that forged it and today still spectacularly dominate one of Macaronesia’s most dramatic islands, whose entirety is a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. Legends swirl around of daring adventurers and scheming pirates, through to marauding Berbers and conquering Spaniards. Since the 1960s affordable jet travel has brought

Costa Rica has announced a series of 14 health-related protocols to allow for the gradual reopening of its tourism industry. Routinely touted as a regional model for eco-tourism and biodiversity initiatives, the country relies heavily on foreign visitors for hard currency, and around a quarter of all jobs directly or indirectly depend on tourism. The

Please note our writer visited St Lucia prior to the coronavirus pandemic St Lucia has beaches of immense beauty and variety. In the north lie long golden strands and coves, whereas down in the volcanic south-west of the island the beaches are generally of the silvery black sand variety, with one notable exception – Anse

Mozambique is Southern Africa’s answer to tropical paradise: with gorgeous beaches, turquoise sea, beautiful islands and a palm-fringed coastline, it’s the stuff travel brochures are made of. Many African countries are not known for their gourmet offerings, but Mozambique is one of the exceptions. Five hundred years of Portuguese influence, tropical fruit and plentiful fish

Manzanita, Oregon is a small town located on the northern coast of Oregon… And it has a big piece of my heart! I’ve always greatly enjoyed the sunny beaches of southern California, but for me, nothing beats the foggy, golden coast-line with just enough of a cool breeze to make a hoodie or jacket the

Nested in the middle of the mountains, the thermal river that flows through Montanejos, which is about 1.5h drive from Valencia, offers one of the best swimming experiences I have ever had. The water was fresh (around 20 degrees) and the view was breathtaking. The beach, Banos (where the picture is taken), is small and