Top 10 B&Bs in France to break your motorway journey

Break up the long drive to your French holiday destination with a stop at one of these chic but affordable guesthouses – chosen by Alastair Sawday

10 spectacular rail journeys … that you’ve probably never heard of

Classic trains such as the Orient Express and Trans-Siberian have the name and the fame, but there are hundreds of lesser-known – and more-affordable – rail journeys that are their equal when it comes to stunning scenery

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Abu Dhabi could buy luxury Mayfair hotels from Barclay brothers

But long-standing minority shareholder Paddy McKillen believes complex legal agreements between the shareholders effectively weaken the brothers’ hand

Top 10 national parks in Europe: readers’ travel tips

Our article on Europe’s less-well-known national parks caught your attention and prompted hundreds of you to submit tips for more areas to explore in the article’s comments section. Here is a selection of what you liked best

The first superyacht marina in Cyprus

Limassol Marina – the latest waterfront development creating waves in the Eastern Mediterranean. A milestone project for Cyprus and the first superyacht marina on the island, the new Limassol Marina has already established itself as one of the most attractive and unique projects across Europe. A new thriving hub on the south coast, it offers 650 … Read more

Faberge Pearl Egg – Faberge’s first Imperial egg in 99 years

At the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, famous jewel maker Fabergé‬ unveiled new and exclusive Fabergé treasures including Qatar-inspired Pearl Egg, Faberge’s first Imperial egg in 99 years, the first such jewelry commissioned since World War I. The new egg marks the upcoming 100th anniversary since the last Imperial egg was commissioned. The new egg … Read more