The best European weekend breaks

Annecy is a charming Medieval town with lakes, châteaus, winding canals and some of the finest Alpine dining around

A grande dame on Madrid's hotel scene, the Mandarin Oriental Ritz is the place to be for enveloping luxury while exploring all the Spanish capital has to offer

From Prague to Copenhagen, go further afield for your festive shopping this year by visiting one of the most magical Christmas markets that pop up in European squares

Choosing between ski resorts can be difficult to navigate, let alone expensive, with many opting to return to the same slopes each year. Ahead of the ski season, Duncan Craig breaks down the best resorts for those in for the sport as much as the style

Move over Paris, Rome and Madrid and make way for some lesser-known capitals and regional European cities which are ideal for short break anytime of year

Something exciting is happening in Cyprus, and The Agora Hotel is leading the charge

Gul Agis, founder and creative director of Turkish fashion label Lug von Siga, tells Arta Ghanbari about her favourite places in her home

The founder of Bettina Ceramica shares her top tips for a holiday in Lake Como

For a trip to the Greek capital, keep this list of the best things to do in Athens to hand

The French capital is only 20 minutes away from the vineyards of Champagne.

Whether it's your first time or you're a Paris veteran, we've created the perfect list of things to do, tailored to your upcoming holiday

This redesigned iconic hotel on Spain’s south coast will transport you back to the golden age of glamour, with stunning vistas, swaying palm trees and elegant interiors

Spain's second city is full of things to explore. Elizabeth Bennett lays out the best things to do in Barcelona, however long you plan on visiting for

In northern Portugal's lesser-known Beira district, an ancient royal palace has been lovingly converted into a stylish boutique hotel perfect for a weekend break or add-on to a city break in creative Porto or the thriving capital Lisbon

In an extract from her new book ‘Sauna - The Power of Deep Heat', design journalist Emma O'Kelly selects the best saunas in the world