EURO CITY BREAK

Let’s be honest, February can be a bit dreary. The Christmas lights have long since come down and summer feels a lifetime away. That is exactly why we need Valentine’s Day. It’s the perfect excuse to shake off the winter blues, pack a weekend bag and escape somewhere magical with the one you love. Forget the cliché of petrol station flowers or a rushed dinner at your local Italian chain restaurant. This year you need a proper adventure. You need cobbled streets, breathtaking

We have all stayed in a beige hotel room that we forgot the moment we checked out. But for your next holiday why not book something that will be the main talking point of your trip? Europe is packed with eccentric hoteliers who have turned everything from bakeries to construction cranes into luxury accommodation. We trawled through Expedia to find five of the weirdest and most wonderful places to stay. These aren't just novelties but genuinely comfortable hotels that offer a

There is a specific kind of energy in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. It doesn't have the polished limestone of the Champs-Élysées but it has something better: flavor. On my latest city break in Paris  I headed straight for Rue de Charonne to visit Septime . This place has held a Michelin star for years and often lands on the "World's 50 Best" list. People always talk about the 21-day booking window and setting alarms for 10 AM but I must have the magic touch. I hopped onli

We all dream of that perfect weekend away where money is no object and the only thing on the agenda is pure indulgence. Whether you are celebrating a lottery win or just want to see how the other half lives, Europe is home to some of the most extravagant hotels on the planet. I spent some time browsing the Expedia website to find the hotels that come with the highest price tags for a weekend stay. These properties are not just places to sleep. They are palaces of fine dining

There is a precise, magical moment when you first encounter Paris, typically when the city’s light hits a limestone façade or you inhale the scent of freshly baked bread. One moment you are planning a trip, the next you are standing amid a flurry of elegant movement, crimson awnings, and the soft, historical murmur of the French language. This is Paris, the City of Light, an enduring global benchmark for romance, culture, and high cuisine. If you are seeking the quintessentia