This week’s dream: a river cruise through the ...

Not many successful breakaways involve almost 5,000m of climbing over 324km, but that’s exactly what Napoleon Bonaparte pulled off in just six days in the spring of 1815. After escaping from exile on

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Indulge in lakeside strolls, boat adventures and picture-perfect views

An all-day radio broadcast from a train travelling down the length of Britain (almost) from the Highlands of Scotland to London – that was how BBC Radio 3 celebrated the 200th anniversary, on Saturday

From city breaks to ski and sauna weekends, head to colder climes for an elegant way to enjoy the season