Best retirement destinations in Europe: Spain tops the league

Are these the best retirement destinations in Europe? Spain tops the league, Finland is a surprise second… and Britain lags in 17th place Research based on crime rates, cost of living, life expectancy, property prices and population age  Italy and Slovenia also performed well in the study of 45 countries  Switzerland – with easily the … Read more

Can you name these unusual road signs from around Europe in our quiz?

Can you name these unusual road signs from around Europe? Drivers should swot up before travelling – take our tricky quiz Quiz features signs from popular holiday destinations such as Greece, Italy, Spain and Turkey Others are not as commonly visited, like Estonia, Iceland and Slovenia Experts say drivers should familiarise themselves with signs before travelling … Read more

Lonely Planet’s top 10 places to visit in Europe in 2019

The High Tatras mountain range in Slovakia has been named as the best place to visit in Europe in 2019 by a prestigious travel guide. The region has topped Lonely Planet’s Best in Europe 2019 list, with well-travelled judges praising its ‘mythical landscape of crooked peaks and plunging waterfalls’, as well as the opportunity to spot rare … Read more

Bulgaria, the Algarve and Marmaris are the best value beach destinations in Europe 

A Bulgarian coastal resort has been named as the best value destination for a European beach holiday for Brits for the sixth year running. The Post Office Travel Money Holiday Costs Barometer, which compares costs in 20 European beach resorts, found prices in Sunny Beach have plunged – despite the pound’s volatility. Other cheap locations … Read more