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

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

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

Soak up the storybook atmosphere of Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital city, this winter

(whatever your budget!)

This week’s dream: wonder and melancholy in eastern Turkey ...