Saskia O'Donoghue
Moments
Running holidays: Europe's best destinations for a 'runcation'
Running holidays are becoming one of travel's fastest-growing trends, with new search data revealing a surge in demand for active getaways. From the Dolomites to Madeira, these are the best places in Europe to lace up your trainers.
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Moments
Wildlife holiday bucket list: The animals travellers want to see most
Forget safaris, there’s a new 'big five' to see in the wild. From pandas and kangaroos to whales and koalas, research suggests today's travellers are looking beyond the traditional safari in search of a different set of bucket list wildlife encounters.
Destinations
Fairytale destinations across Europe that look too magical to be real
A new ranking of Europe's most enchanting destinations includes storybook castles, medieval towns, dramatic islands and ancient forests. Voted for by travellers and experts, the list blends famous landmarks with lesser-known gems that look as though they've stepped straight out of a fantasy novel.
Destinations
London vs Paris vs Rome: How they compare for a European city break
London, Paris and Rome have been captivating visitors for centuries, but each offers something different. From cultural icons and culinary highlights to transport links and hotel prices, here's how the three European tourism heavyweights compare for a city break.
Moments
Why travel has become one of the best ways to make new friends
New research has found that almost half of Europeans believe travel is the most effective way to start new personal relationships, with shared experiences, time away from routine and a greater openness to others helping turn trips into lasting bonds.
Residences
Buffet raids and kettle laundry: Strange hotel guest habits revealed
Using kettles to wash underwear, smuggling food from the breakfast buffet and squeezing extra guests into rooms are among the hotel habits Britons have admitted to in a new study, which comes alongside a new etiquette guide from Hotels.com and manners expert William Hanson.
Residences
Europe's top listening hotels: Check in for music, DJs and vinyl
From vinyl-fuelled cocktail lounges in Athens and London to a luxury listening suite in Lake Como, European hotels are turning sound into the main attraction, blending analogue music, DJ culture and design-led hospitality into immersive stays.
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