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  One of the hidden gems of the Mediterranean, the tiny island of Corsica is a unique phenomenon. Settled over the years by almost every nation to have an interest in the region, its culture is now a fertile mixture of French and Italian – with a strong streak of Corsu, the island’s own native [...]

With so many amazing amusement parks around the world, it’s good to know which ones rise above the crowd to become truly wonderful experiences. This ‘magnificent seven’ represents a global selection of parks which combine clever theming with top quality rides and a great visitor experience. With many offering on-site accommodation, you could even plan [...]

Although tattoos have significantly gained popularity in recent years, the idea is certainly not a new one!

Young travellers looking for a party holiday with a difference should consider Spain’s cultural capital Barcelona this year, according to travel writer and Telegraph columnist Anna Nicholas.

The small town of Leper in Ypres, Belgium hosts a trienniel festival called Kattenstoet, which commemorates a bizarre tradition from the Middle Ages of hurling cats from the belfry tower to their deaths in the town square below.

We all know holidays are good for us, but sometimes it’s good to hear that the experts give us some scientific reasons why! As well as giving us chance to unwind and spend some quality time with loved ones, holidays in the sun provide us with a boost in levels of vitamin D, which gives [...]

The Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has reassured travellers considering Greece as a holiday option that the country is still a great place to visit, despite the recent protests around Athens and the ongoing financial problems there. Sean Tipton, an Abta spokesman, pointed out that the unrest in Greece has been limited to the [...]

Guest post this week from some friends of ours living in Menorca! They give us ten reasons why visitors just keep coming back.

Brits in particular have a bit of a love affair with the Spanish islands, every year flocking to resorts in Lanzarote, Majorca, Tenerife and the rest, for sunshine and sand within easy reach of UK airports.

Sweden is enjoying a boost in popularity among foreign visitors thanks to the huge success of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and the other novels and film adaptations in Stieg Larsson’s acclaimed series.

Lovers of art and design may want to grab some cheap flights to Helsinki this year as the Finnish capital takes on the role of World Design Capital for 2012.

Ski resorts across Europe and the US have welcomed the first major snowfall of the year, as ABTA launched a campaign to encourage skiers to get appropriate travel insurance for their trips.

Brits looking for a budget winter sun getaway over the coming months are being encouraged to consider holidays to Egypt and Tunisia, both of which the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has described as offering “exceptionally good value for money.”

Spain is set to become the home of Europe’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster, after construction began on a new attraction at the PortAventura theme park in the north-east of the country.

Driving enthusiasts looking for a suitably petrol-headed holiday could do worse than a trip to the freezing north of Finland, where Rally world champion Juha Kankkunen has his own driving academy.

Holidaymakers planning a trip to the Czech Republic in the next few months will get the chance to experience a ‘fairytale Christmas’, according to the country’s tourism board.