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Alghero, a former Catalan city in Sardinia, is one of Europe's best April Easter destinations

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12 Best Places To Visit in April 2025 in Europe: Easter, Sun & Cities

Discover some of the best places to visit in April for a European city break, an Easter getaway, a spring beach trip or an active adventure

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15 Best Places To Visit in February 2025 in Europe: Sun, Skiing, Valentine’s & Carnival

February in Europe offers plenty: carnivals, Valentine's Day getaways, ski and snow adventures, half-term winter sun and the northern lights — here are the best places to head for something special.

Mechelen's three oldest houses are reflected in the Dyle

All, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Destinations, Europe, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Off the beaten path, offbeat, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK

16 Underrated Cities in Europe You Should Visit

These underrated urban escapes deserve much more attention, so why do they remain some of the most underrated cities in Europe?

Porto is one of Europe's best food cities

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5 of Europe’s Best Food Cities & Delicious Destinations

From world-class Basque chefs to Georgia’s transcontinental flavours, Europe’s best food cities & destinations are delicious and diverse.

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Italy, Off the beaten path, Wellness

Val di Non, Italy’s Apple Eden Where The Fruit Isn’t Forbidden

In Trentino's verdant, orchard-heavy Val Di Non, you'll find Italy's unsung valley of castles, mirror-like lakes, and apples aplenty.

Desenzano del Garda is a beautiful small town on Lake Garda

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20 Beautiful Small Towns in Italy

Italy’s small towns offer charm and charisma away from the country's cohort of star-studded cities. These are some of the most beautiful Italian towns to visit, from longtime favourites to more offbeat retreats.

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12 Incredible Beach Destinations in Europe For Any Kind of Traveller

Europe's best beach destinations include culinary coastal city breaks, lazy-day beach lounging, and active trails along scenic shorelines. Here's some seaside inspiration for your next trip.

Cefalu is one of Italy's most cinematic towns

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Islands and Beaches, Italy

Why Visit Sicily? 10 Reasons to Love Italy’s Largest Island

There are countless reasons to visit Sicily, from the bath-like beaches to the history-layered cities. Here's why I loved this personality-packed Mediterranean island.

All, ByRoad, Destinations, Europe, Islands and Beaches, Italy

Emilia Romagna Riviera 7-Day Itinerary: Beaches and Byzantine Mosaics

Plan a one week escape along Emilia Romagna's Coast, including Comacchio, Ravenna and Cervia, plus plenty of inviting Adriatic beaches.

The canals of Cervia were central to the city's salt works

All, Destinations, Europe, Islands and Beaches, Italy, Off the beaten path

Visiting Cervia, Italy: Beaches, Canals, Seafood and Storied Salt

Plan a perfect visit to Cervia and Milano Marittima, Emilia Romagna's storied seaside town where sweet salt rules supreme.

Comacchio is one of Emilia Romagna's prettiest coastal towns

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A Guide to Comacchio, Emilia Romagna’s Canal Town and Po Delta Gateway

Explore Etruscan history, quaint canals, and flamingo-dotted lagoons in Comacchio, Emilia Romagna's Po Delta Gateway.

Ravenna is an incredible day trip from Bologna

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Day trips from Bologna: 16 best things to do in Emilia Romagna

Emilia Romagna is Italy's most mouth-watering region. Medieval villages, out-of-this-world food, supercars and storied cities all await on a day trip from Bologna.