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Combine sightseeing and lounger time at these cities on the sea

Oppressive heat reigned across the core of the Iberian Peninsula. The Extremadura region, bordering Portugal in the far west of Spain, had proved extreme in both beauty and its energy-sapping temperat

Although it’s not unusual for a restaurant’s menu to be inspired by the ingredients that are grown and produced locally, few are influenced by the architecture of the buildings they occupy. The Granar

Nestled between the Pyrenees and the Catalan coast, the mellow agricultural region of Terres de Lleida in western Catalonia is considered a natural paradise with an amazing cultural heritage. It is al

The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius proves to be so much more than a ‘fly-and-flop’ beach getaway. Sharon Parsons discovers a place with an astonishing heritage and unique culture waiting to be explored and celebrated

The home of quiche Lorraine, this north-eastern corner of France has a fascinating history – both foodie and beyond, says Liz Boulton