This Christmas, add a shopping trip to Bruges to the top of your festive to-do list. You’ll be immersed in seasonal good cheer the moment you set foot in the Belgian city, which plays home to seasonal

Jeremy Ellwood mixes waterways with fairways on a maiden river cruise with his wife to the wine-making region of Bordeaux in the south-west corner of France

With more direct trains than ever zipping straight to the Dutch capital, now’s the time to enjoy a bargain break

Get into the festive spirit with a trip to one of England’s most historic cities

Luxembourg may be one of the smallest European countries, but its appeal as a winter holiday destination shouldn’t be underestimated. With castles, fortresses and charming old towns, the nation offers

Whether you want to pick up a new skill, hit reset on your health or finally write that novel, these opportunities will help to make 2026 your best year yet…