The Scenic Göta Canal Cycle Route has been awarded Cycle Route of the Year 2025 at an annual cycling and hiking fair in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The Göta Canal is a 200km waterway a cycle path, canal boats and small towns along the way. Known as the Göta Canal Trail, this well-signposted national cycle route stretches approximately 220 kilom...

 Snow falls every winter in Estonia, with the medieval city of Tallinn and the surrounding forests and frozen lakes cloaked in white. This provides the opportunity to go cross-country skiing and pre and post-sauna dips in sub-zero temperatures. Estonia, in Northern Europe, borders the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland and has more than 1,500 isla...

 The Hampshire cathedral city of Winchester seeps history wherever one walks – and looks. And no wonder. An Iron Age trading centre, the city that is now Winchester came to great prominence during the Roman occupation of Britain. By the 9th Century Winchester was the capital of Wessex and ruled by King Alfred the Great who declared it the unif...

 Farnham, an English market town, some 36 miles from London It has had a flourishing past that bequeaths it a fine Georgian centre. And as a commuter town with a direct rail link into London, Farnham has been able to remain vibrant and thriving into the 21 Century. As a result, short break visitors can take full advantage of the towns wide ran...

 The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, which is located in on the Inner Circle of Regent's Park It was founded in 1932 and has been one of London's unique theatrical attractions ever since. The theatre itself is surrounded by woodland, which is invariably used to great effect as a stage backdrop. The UK's largest permanent professional outdoor t...

Nouvelle-Aquitaine a large region in south-west France takes in : Bordeaux : a city with vineyards and ocean Cognac : known for its brandy and natural territory Atlantic Coast : 970km of coastline Biarritz – Pays basque :a seaside town at the foot of the Pyrenees Dordogne Valley: known for its prehistoric sites, castles and natural beauty Limoges: ...