More than 70 years after the von Trapps fled Austria, the original musical is being produced in its homeland of Salzburg and, dirndl skirt or not, actress Helen Atkinson-Wood had to be there for the opening night. Read more
Cumbria: holidays beyond the Lake District Roman forts, jagged cliffs, sandy beaches and must-have ice-cream. There's more to Cumbria than the Lake DistrictThirty-nine. That's the percentage of Cumbria which is occupied by the Lake District na... Read more
Holidays in Austria: Culture, carousing and calories in Salz... Austria has got everything - even the most demanding of city-breakers love it. Chris Anderson visits Salzburg and Vienna and discovers that the two cities are a feast for the senses. Read more
Travel news: Industry reaction to Michael Gove plans shorten... Plus UK spring flowers should be the best for years, rediscovering Atlantis, medieval-style glamping at Warwick Castle and moreGove wants shorter summer break for schools industry reaction Education s... Read more
Flexible yoga holidays in Formentera Recover from, or prepare for, a wild Ibiza weekend with a five-day yoga break in nearby Formentera"You are perfect exactly as you are. You have everything you need. Right here, right now." What I am d... Read more
Winter holidays: in search of northern Scotland's magic fore... Inspired by the magical folklore of the northern Scottish Highlands, the acclaimed writer takes a road trip to the area's ancient forests much better explored in winter, she saysMore destinations that... Read more
10 perfect Greek island holidays Greece has so many idyllic islands with so many gorgeous beaches. Here are some of the choice destinationsHydra, Saronic GulfWhy? Wealthy Athenians head to charming Hydra for relaxing weekend breaks: ... Read more
Sacr bleu! French holidays lose appeal for Britons Visitor numbers slump by a fifth in four years, but Spain, Belgium, Italy and Norway all see a riseFrom Henry V to Peter Mayle, Britons have long been invading France with enthusiasm in order to claim... Read more
Adventure holidays in Africa's Great Rift Valley From the Middle East to east Africa and through bottomless lakes to soaring volcanoes, we select 10 ways to experience the stunning 3,700-mile fault line that is the Great Rift ValleyGallery: Africa's... Read more
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