They are a classic symbol of Boys' Own adventure, 'palaces' in the branches. But lately, the humble treehouse has taken on a new identity - a venue for holidaymakers of all ages. And not just here. Chris Leadbeater picks ten lofty breaks across the world ...read
There's still time to squeeze a camping holiday from 2010 - and the forests of northern France offer great family breaks. Rhonda Carrier picks five hideaways in the woods...
Brittany is anything but boring. Imagine the best of the Cornish coast, multiply it and add the delights of French life. Christine Hamilton takes a trip down memory lane...
It is the most important holiday of your life. So you don't want to waste it. Jane Anderson, editor of website www.101honeymoons.co.uk, picks ten honeymoons with a twist.
They are supposed to be the cars of tomorrow. But are they as convenient as they are eco-friendly? Peter Curran embarks on a four-week road trip around Europe in an electric car...
Michael Hanlon had never been sure about the idea of a villa holiday. What, he thought, was the point? But then he found himself holing up at a luxury pad in southern Corsica - and his 18-month son also seemed to approve. If only they could get away from the cows on the beach ...read
France has just celebrated Bastille Day - but the Revolution might never have happened at Hotel Le Bristol, a five-star retreat in the heart of Paris. Chris Leadbeater pays a visit.
The French Riviera is known for its playboy lifestyle of sun, sea, sand and sophistication. But how much did Pablo Picasso's summer visits contribute to this image?
The 'I dos' have been said, the funky chicken danced and the last guests are gone - time for the honeymoon. TravelMail picks out ten alternative trips for that post-wedding holiday...
David Atkinson takes his father deep into France, for a few glasses of wine amid the vineyards of Burgundy - and a lesson in how to spot a great mustard.
When glamorous actress Joan Collins first visited the French Riviera as a teenager, she thought she’d died and gone to heaven. Decades on, the love affair is still going strong. Here, she explains the enduring allure of St Tropez, with its stars, cars and super-expensive bars. ...read
In the latest of our series on the travel likes of the famous, James Caan steps from within the Dragons' Den to explain his love of the Maldives, the South of France and, erm, Margate.
Giles Milton had his work cut out trying to keep his three young daughters happy on a recent trip to Paris. Luckily, he had a secret weapon - his Paris-born wife...
The Paris skyline is a familiar thing. To most people. Paddy Renouf takes part in a revolutionary tour, leading blind travellers around the French capital, and describing its glories.
With prices soaring, hiring a rental car is an increasingly expensive prospect. Fred Mawer explains how to keep the bill down when you pick up your keys this summer.
From canal-laced Bruges and bandaged Berlin to Istanbul and the edge of Asia, Europe is dotted with cities where 3000 years of history come alive, says Chris Leadbeater.
Considering alternative methods of transport as the ash cloud hovers and airline strikes bite? Fred Mawer assesses the gateway to European train travel that is www.raileurope.co.uk.
It's free, fun and good for you. No wonder cycling is a booming pastime. Mark Porter pedals through the pick of itineraries from our favourite European destinations.
Did the roar of yesterday's Grand Prix in glitzy Monaco leave you pondering a fast trip in a fast car? Novice petrol head Sarah Graham got the ride of her life when she road-tested some of the world's best sportscars on a drive through France to the Riviera tax haven to watch the Classic Grand Prix last month
The French city offers great architecture and plenty of shopping opportunities, plus a little piece of French history in the form of de Gaulle's bullet-riddled car...
When Roger Bray and his wife visited a chambres d'hotes in southern France they discovered gourmet cooking and top-notch entertainment for a bargain price...
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