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Bled-jewel of the Julian Alps, Slovenia. Picture: Slovenian Tourist Board

SLOVENIA: Mountain trekking in real style

PETER Beal walks the unspoilt beauty of the Julian Alps, in Slovenia . . . while his luggage takes the easy route. Read

La Manga Club Golf Resort

SPAIN: A memorable experience at magnificent La Manga Club Golf Resort

THIS boy's some putter, remarked Alex Hay when I holed an eight-footer for a par at the second on the south course at La Manga in Spain, after having slotted one home from six feet for bogey at the first. Read

The River Nidelva in Trondheim

NORWAY: Norway to go!

NEIL Macdonald scores a first for Merseyside on a trip to Scandinavia. Read

Pasipahe II villa in Stalos, Crete

CRETE: Fun in the sun

Janet Tansley takes the family on a heavenly trip to the island of Crete. Read

The ornate railway station in Bilbao

BILBAO: Posh nosh on fancy-pants menu

GILLY Pickup tries some gastronomic delights in Bilbao, and discovers the ‘wow’ factor. Read

La Gomera, Canary Islands

LA GOMERA: Bigger isn’t always better

EDWARD Stephens discovers the tiny island gem of La Gomera and a sense of tranquillity Read

The bay of Cascais, Portugal

PORTUGAL'S ATLANTIC COAST: Get a taste of royal luxury

THINK of a European playground for the rich and famous. It’s unlikely the twin Portuguese fishing towns of Estoril and Cascais will spring to mind, but with budget flights to Lisbon from John Lennon Airport perhaps it’s time to reconsider. Read

Boats in harbour at Maratea. Picture: Vito Arcomano Fototeca Enit

MARATEA, ITALY: Leave the cares of the world behind

BEN Schofield goes soul searching in a converted nunnery, and finds the sisterhood knew a thing or two about inner calm. Read

Historic gabled houses lining the quay at Bergen, Norway

NORWAY: Explore all of Norway’s delights

GLORIA McShane visits Norway for a tour of the Non-EU Capital of Culture. Read

The view from Le Richemond Hotel, Geneva

GENEVA: Swiss please

WHEN you win the National Lottery check in here - you will not be disappointed. Read

Balkans

EASTERN EUROPE: Exploring Eastern Europe

MIKE Smith takes a journey into Eastern Europe’s little-known treasures Read

Fiona Ennys on ski slopes at Cervinia, Italy

CERVINIA: Peak of perfection

FIONA Ennys visits Cervinia on the Swiss/Italian border for a taste of the white stuff Read

The coast of Brittany

SOUTHERN BRITTANY: Try Channel hopping to beat airport hassles

SUSAN Lee enjoys a taste of the outdoor life on a camping holiday with the family in southern Brittany Read

Lodz, Poland's second biggest city, at night

LODZ: Hurray for Poland’s second largest city

CATHERINE Jones visits the Polish city with designs on its own Capital of Culture title Read

A young holidaymaker enjoys a stunning sunset over Lake Garda

LAKE GARDA: Immerse yourself in beauty

LAKE Garda works its magic on Hannah Stephenson Read

Lake Windermere, near Ambleside, Cumbria

Great ways to see the world

PAUL Cole and Ken Bennett offer their A-Z of new travel experiences to enjoy in 2008 Ken Bennett offer their A-Z of new travel experiences to enjoy in 2008 Read

Luxury chalets in Chamonix

CHAMONIX: Fun in a winter wonderland

NICOLA Boden feels like a Bond girl in luxurious Chamonix Read

The infinity pool at the Anassa hotel near Pafos in Cyprus

SOUTHERN CYPRUS: A million Brits can’t be wrong

LAURA Davis enjoys the delights of one of our most popular holiday destinations Read

Golden beach on the Karpaz Peninsular, Northern Cyprus

NORTHERN CYPRUS: A land of riches and kindness

FRANK Corless visits the north half of Cyprus that doesn't officially exist Read

Malta

MALTA: Perfect for a safe family holiday

Malta has revitalised itself, reports Peter Elson Read