Summer Sun

Pack your shades and escape to sunnier shores – these 8 cities are just what you need this August

If you’re jealous looking at updates from all your mates who have just landed in whatever beautiful place they’ve chosen for their holiday this year, then you need to see the Azores this summer.

If Cefalú looks familiar, it’s because it should – the seaside town provided the back-drop to one of the most beautiful Italian films ever made...

Sun-drenched beaches…mouth-watering food…ancient wonders…there’s a lot to love about Greece. We could go on and on, but instead we’ll let Instagram do the talking…

Looking for a summer escape in Europe? From incredible cities to paradise beaches, we’ve got a few suggestions for your next getaway…

Nothing beats an exciting summer holiday with your best friend in the whole wide world. With this in mind, here are some of the ‘best’ destinations to hit up with your BFF.

Romance and adventure is in the air. Here are some of the best getaways in Europe for you and your significant other.

Leave miserable 'summer' weather at home and say hello to sunshine at these 11 destinations:

The good news is you don’t have to fly half way around the globe to find paradise. Pack your togs, slap on some sunscreen, we’re whisking you away to 10 of Europe’s most beautiful beaches…

From film-set backdrops and incredible food to sleepy little villages that make you want to up sticks immediately, it’s easy to see why so many return to France’s Dordogne region year after year...

There’s a particular atmosphere in Kalkan that you really don’t get just anywhere. I’ve felt it, or something like it, in just a few other places I’ve ever been to. Perhaps not coincidentally, most...

The jewel of the Aegean, Bodrum is a paradise of whitewashed houses, flower-filled cafes and dazzling ancient architecture. Live in the lap of luxury with our 48 hour guide to Bodrum.

Rich culture and history aren’t the only things Sardinia’s capital has going for it. Lather on the sun cream and get your much needed dose of vitamin sea with our guide to the best beaches in Cagliari

Sitting on the banks of the Ebro River, the city of Zaragoza is one of Spain’s best kept secrets. A city steeped in history, here’s five great reasons to visit Zaragoza this summer.

Grab your buckets and spades, don your best pair of flip flops and check out five of the best beaches in Alghero.

Nicknamed the Venice of the West, there’s a lot more to this city than meets the eye. Wander off the beaten track and discover seven of Nantes’ best kept secrets – you’ll be surprised at what discover

Just a short flight away, the chic seaside resort of Dinard is all about the glamour of yesteryear with glorious villas, beautiful beaches and excellent restaurants.

Having stayed in the very low-key town of Kalkan and a beautiful quiet marina hotel in Fethiye, I was not sure if I was ready for the throngs of people I was expecting in Marmaris...

Dalaman is a gorgeous destination in Turkey which has stunning beaches, relaxing mud baths and Santa Claus. Here are the 6 best things to do in this Turkish paradise...

Before the clubs get going and the parties kick off, the skies over Ibiza put on their own nightly show, treating everyone on the White Isle to one final glorious, display of colour.

Who doesn’t love an island? We’re huge fans, and the more remote and undiscovered the better. If you’re getting itchy feet thinking about the fast-approaching summer and you just can’t decide...

Attention: Serious wanderlust ahead. Check out these 12 sights for sore eyes, then get ready to grab your passport and pack your bags – Croatia is waiting…

With their tropical island vibes, crystal-clear waters and powder-soft ivory sands, it’s no surprise that the Romans called the Cíes Islands ‘The Islands of the Gods’.

Puglia (poo-lia) is the region in the heel of Italy’s boot, also called by its Latin name Apulia. There are so many reasons to explore this Mediterranean paradise; here are just eight.

We’ve tracked down 12 of Europe’s most unbelievably beautiful sights, so stunning they’ll make you want to book your summer holidays right now…

Wave arrivederci to crowds of tourists, gridlocked traffic and over-priced gelato. We’ve tracked down 12 of Italy’s most beautiful sea-side hideaways for you to discover this summer.