Winter transforms Edinburgh into a magical wonderland, with its historic buildings and fortresses draped in a snowy blanket. Exploring the city's narrow streets becomes an enchanting experience. As night falls, head to the Grassmarket area, where pubs and restaurants offer warmth, local brewery be...
Winter city breaks in Europe:readers' tips Snow and ice is a strong characteristic in our reader's winter break tips,but it's not a complete white-out;your body temperature will be lifted gingerbread and chestnuts everywhere. Winner tip:Bolzano:Italy The buildings are as gothic and spiky as...
From Budapest toOslo, these are some of the best European winter city breaks. Also, I just had to include a couple of other places like the States and Kazakhstan for something a little further afield. There really are some amazing winter destinations all over the world! So, if you’re l...
Best European city to visit in winter >>> The quintessential winter cities are Vienna and Budapest. Best places in Europe for guaranteed snow >>> Our picks would be Madonna di Campiglio and Abisko. Best place for beautiful wintry landscapes >>> The Lofoten Islands and Hallstatt both have icon...
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring ; Our Annual Guide to Holiday Ideas, from Sophisticated European City Breaks to Laid-Back Caribbean Island TripsWinter is almost gone - really - yesterday was officially the first day of spring. So what better time to think about a well- deserved seasonal escape?
Strolling through and around the Old Town Square is also what makes Prague one of the bestwinter city breaks in Europe. Christmas tree at Prague’s Old Town Square Charles Bridge Dress especially warm for the bridge! And then stroll along it and enjoy the views of the Vltava River, the Pr...
During the European winter, Marrakesh is still warm. The city is cheap and a paradise for the budget traveler. Read:best hostels in Marrakech– with Boutique Hostels and Map If you cannot stay in Marrakesh for longer than 1-2 days, well, there is always Taghazout and Essaouira. Essaouira ...
One Parka is a breathable shell parka with a longer cut, that works just as well on a rainy day in the city as on rough days on the mountain. If you layer up underneath it will keep you warm even on cold days. Padding:No padding ...
Bethlehem is home to a renowned open-air European-inspired Christkindlmarkt – complete with ornaments, glassblowers, caramel apples and candied sweets. To take the charm and holiday cheer up a notch, the city even boasts a massive 81-foot-wide glowing star on its South Mountain. Time-...
In the winter we love to plan weekend getaways to cosy cottages, city breaks in European capitals illuminated with fairy lights, and restorative spa breaks. But if you're looking for a longer holiday, or hoping to travel a bit further afield, a winter cruise might be just what you're lo...