Travel & Eats

You’ve probably already enjoyed the delights of the Notting Hill Carnival and the sights and sounds of the Ryde Carnival on the Isle of Wight, which are the two biggest in the UK, but which European carnivals offer that unique experience that showcases a city in a way no other event does

A winter break to a sunny climate is the best cure for all those ailments but you don't want to spend a lot of money travelling to Florida or Australia so which sunny destinations are the cheapest for British holidaymakers?

Whenever you’re thinking of travelling, are you looking for Christmas in a sunny climate or a more traditional white Christmas? If you’re going for the latter, why not go to Salzburg?

What about going away and celebrating the New Year in another country? You could be singing Auld Lang Syne outside a bar in a warm climate or seeing the New Year in from a magical destination like Disneyland

Christmas is a time when we all spend a lot of money but rather than relying on an Amazon wish-list or something equally uninspiring, why not visit a Christmas market where you'll find something unique and original for those you love the most

If you haven’t experienced Disney during the winter, you will have missed out on some of the special events they run during the coldest months of the year.

Whether you'd like to visit the Pantheon or enter the city-state of the Vatican City, this is the place to go if you're interested in history and architecture

If you've already decided to go to Portugal rather than Spain or Greece to find some sun during the autumn, you'll be joining millions of other Brits who holiday in Portugal

As the evenings draw in and the weather's less kind to us taking a break from the UK to one of the warmer European nations is a good idea. Getting time away from work is always easier during the autumn too and you can expect a lower airfare if you choose to fly to Europe.

Thanksgiving is the best time of the year to share dinner, drinks, and happiness with friends and family. It's also the time when most people travel to different destinations not only across America but also across the globe

Some pensioners choose to cruise but you'll find a wide age range if you opt for a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal at the end of November

If you're going on a short holiday, perhaps a city break is the best option. You'll be staying close to the nightlife or the sights you want to see during the daylight so you'll make the most of your time. There are two obvious choices – Madrid or Barcelona.