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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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