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Lublin and Krakow remain bright enclaves of Yiddish song and culture

Despite the dark shadows history cast over these Polish cities, Jewish landmarks, arts and cuisine hold fast

By Anthea Gerrie

5 min read

Wawel Cathedral, Krakow Poland. (Photo: Getty Images)

Perfect peninsula: the Halkidiki coast Credit: Dimitris Kiriakakis

Out of the blue

If you’re a fan of Jewish history, ancient Greek philosophy or just sea view pool suites, Halkidiki in northern Greece is the perfect holiday destination

By Cathy Winston

6 min read

Epidavros in the Saronic Gulf

A Greek Odyssey

Andy Mossack finds a private yacht cruise around the Greek islands isn’t only for the gilded few

By Andy Mossack

5 min read

Slovenia's tourism pin-up: Lake Bled

Slovenia’s green heart

Kate Wickers discovers a land of surprises, from sustainable cities to spectacular scenery in Slovenia

By Kate Wickers

5 min read

China’s wild heart

Rupert Parker finds the real-life inspiration for Avatar’s otherworldly landscapes and more in picturesque Hunan

By Rupert Parker

5 min read

Wales’s wild west: exploring the Pembrokeshire coast

As the Pembrokeshire Coast Path prepares to celebrate its 55th anniversary, Gaby Koppel discovers untamed scenery and little-known luxury

5 min read

Slower Silesia – a cycling holiday in Poland

Nicholas Lezard saddles up to explore Poland’s beautiful but little-visited Lower Silesia region by bike

By Nicholas Lezard

5 min read

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The Seychelles: island life in the slow lane

Luxury castaway Angelina Villa-Clarke meets the locals on remote Desroches Island in the Seychelles

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Dundee break

Anthea Gerrie finds more than cake in this Scottish city, including art galore and a revamped waterfront

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Divine Italy - why you should visit Calabria

Cathy Winston discovers a little visited corner of southern Italy where myths come to life

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Guernsey: Island of adventure

Cathy Winston explores Guernsey’s glorious countryside and coast — and delves into an often-forgotten dark chapter in this Channel Isle’s history

By Cathy Winston

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A tale of two cities

Anthea Gerrie discovers an alternative city break in Kaunas — as well as Jewish life past and present in Lithuania

By Anthea Gerrie

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An Isle of Man holiday: discover the place of legends

Lucy Daltroff finds there’s more than meets the eye on the Isle of Man, from wildlife to Jewish history

By Lucy Daltroff

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Castle Rushen (Photo: Visit Isle of Man)

Marvellous Montenegro

With new flights putting Montenegro firmly on the radar for summer, Catherine Cooper discovers what you can see in just a few days

By Catherine Cooper

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Nicaragua: Land of lakes and volcanoes

Rupert Parker discovers why Nicaragua has shaken off its turbulent past to become a tempting escape

By Rupert Parker

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Mombacho Volcano and boat (Photo: Rupert Parker)

JC Stays: Hotel Sans Souci, Vienna

An art-filled luxury hotel in Vienna, perfect for exploring the city’s Lichtenstein exhibition

By Anthea Gerrie

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Hotel Sans Souci

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