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Art-focused last minute weekend break in Paris
With its ease to get to and array of things to do, the Telegraph has named it as a top place to go in September. Nick Trend, writing for the newspaper, said: "September is always a good time to visit the French capital: you should get decent weather, there aren't too many bu...Sep 5 2008

International Criterium of the First Snow at Val dIsere
Some of the world's top skiers are set to compete at the International Criterium of the First Snow at the resort in December, one of the season's most exciting meets. Having begun in 1955 with much smaller roots, now up to 500 journalists attend the event every year, showing the ...Sep 5 2008

Relax on a weekend break to Paris
That is the view of travel writer Zoe Strimpel, who has said that although many may have an opinion of Paris as a place to go for a romantic break, it also offers a lot more for those who want to simply enjoy the city as it is. "The ideal weekend break in Europe doesn't have...Sep 5 2008

Snowboarding event to take place at Les Deux Alpes
As well as trying out the latest products from the hottest brands, the Mondial offers fans the opportunity to hang out with fellow snowboarders and test out what they have bought. With the Mondial du Snow comes one of the most common reasons people visit Les Deux Alpes, the party...Sep 4 2008

Autumn break to Rome for antiques culture and
From the Coliseum to the Vatican City and the Pantheon, Rome offers visual treats galore and some of the oldest standing examples of ancient architecture to be found anywhere in Europe. Additionally the Italian capital is a great place to go for the huge array of events that are ...Sep 4 2008

What to see and do on city break to Brussels
No matter how hard you try during a short city break to Brussels, it would be a near impossibility to get the entire cultural goings on of the city into one trip. The city has Europe's biggest square, the Grand Place, which is a good place to base a day trip, as it is within walk...Sep 4 2008

Rome perfect place for city break to propose
The Trevi Fountain in Rome has just been listed by the Flight Centre as the top place in the world to propose in. "Being in one of the most romantic cities on earth is bound to get you a positive response," the company notes. "Whilst there are scores of beautiful c...Sep 3 2008

Visit Bruges for Christmas city break
Every year Belgium's second city hosts is very own huge Christmas market from November 24th right the way past Christmas to December 31st. Whatsonwhen.com said: "There can't be many settings more beautiful at Christmas than medieval Bruges, with its cobbled streets, historic...Sep 3 2008

Take an autumn break to Paris
Beginning on September 13th, and running all the way into December, the festival takes in a whole host of events that will have you in awe of the city. Many northern European cities are at their most beautiful during autumn, when the air becomes crisp and the leaves turn beautifu...Sep 3 2008

Lille hosts Les Inrockuptibles festival in November
Run by French music magazine Les Inrockuptibles, the event takes place across the country including in Paris, Strasbourg, Toulouse and Nantes.The magazine has a very high-brow audience and according to whatsonwhen.com is likely to have "essays on recent philosophers and nove...Sep 2 2008

Eurostar looks to expand
Speaking to Railnews.co.uk, Eurostar boss Richard Brown said that the train service hoped to bring more of Europe within reach of British travellers. "Amsterdam is a big attraction and when the Dutch high-speed line opens it will only be four hours f...Sep 2 2008

Paris Boat Show offers a lot to see and do
Ranging from displaying places to go on holiday for the sport to many other water related activities such as wakeboarding and motorboating technology, any fan of the waves will be in awe of the huge array of things on offer. According to whatsonwhen.com, the Paris Boat Show has s...Sep 1 2008

Where to ski in October half-term holidays
As of September 26th, Tignes reopens after a four week closure, providing one great option, and although Les 2 Alpes has limited opening dates in October, it does have some great opening festivities planned for the end of the month. On the 25th and 26th the Mondial du Freeski wil...Sep 1 2008

Take a break to the Rome Film Festival
The Rome Film Festival, which this year takes place from October 22nd to 31st offers the chance to see much more than just cinema, with opportunities to see exhibitions, attend meetings and take in concerts as well as the traditional films. Focusing on the Auditorium Parco della ...Sep 1 2008

Intelligent travellers use Eurostar
Completing a test to find the cheapest mode of transport to get to various European destinations, Nick Trend, writing for the Telegraph, noted that only two out of seven cities were cheaper to get to by plane. The increase in speed of the Aug 29 2008

Get the train to Val dIsere for a French Alps party
From its bars to its restaurants, the pistes and the villas and hotels, Val d'Isere is the place to go if you are looking to do more than just ski. Offering a history that goes back to the 11th century, the resort has "almost limitless piste skiing" according to whatson...Aug 29 2008

The basics of Barcelona
Although many have been before, others have no idea where to go, simply because the city has too much to offer. Some of the best treats of any city are discovered by rambling, seeing what is on offer and discovering new things. However, for those who want a little more of an itin...Aug 29 2008

Travel to Lille to experience gastronomic delights
Coming up for a week in the middle of October is an event that is among the reasons that many visit France in the first place: food. The annual Tasting Week, or Le Semaine du Gout takes place in many French cities from October 13th to 19th, with Lille hosting its range of culinar...Aug 28 2008

Fashionable weekend break in Brussels
However, for those who are interested in the world of fashion, a tour in October will take you to all of the best sites the Belgian city has to offer. The Fashion Designer's Trail or "Parcours de Stylistes" is an event organised as part of Modo Bruxellae which takes pla...Aug 28 2008

Sustainable train travel to Paris increasing
And the trend is beginning to show, with an increasing number of travellers choosing a more sustainable way of travelling to European destinations such as Paris by train. The Campaign for Better Transport, which helps create transport policies for the government, has noted an inc...Aug 28 2008

Travel outside of summer to get Barcelona at its best
Although many see the hotter months as an essential time to visit the Spanish city breakdestination, visiting in the winter offers a whole new perspective. Simon Calder, writing in the Independent, notes that during the winter months (November to January), the city offer some ...Aug 27 2008

Ski train to French Alps makes journey part of the holiday
Destinations such as Serre Chevalier in the southern French Alps can be travelled to by train, the perfect excuse for some sightseeing of France on the way. And the destination will not disappoint, with Serre Chevalier offering 13 towns and villages, 250 kilometres of high altitu...Aug 27 2008

Barcelona offers much for all types of city breaks
That is the opinion of author Sebastian Fitzek, who has said in an interview with the Telegraph that the city is work of art. "Every stroll through Barcelona is a walk through a living piece of art," he noted, adding that the first thing he does upon his arrival in the ...Aug 27 2008

Paris food festival a great excuse to visit
Renowned the world over as being a culinary capital, Paris is to host a world food fair at the end of October. Cuisinez! Expo at the Paris Carrousel de Louvre regularly sees up to 12,000 visitors for the two-day event which runs from the 24th to the 26th of the month. The opportu...Aug 26 2008

La Plagne offers great family ski resort
La Plagne, one of France's best ski resorts, offers a collection of various linked villages, providing some of the best and most varied options in the Alps. Whatsonwhen.com names it as "the perfect location for families" with its focus less on the glamorous aspects of t...Aug 26 2008

Barcelona to host alternative film festival
From the 16th to the 25th of the month, the city sees an influx of gay and lesbian cinema fans for its packed programme of shorts, full-length features and documentaries on the gay and lesbian community. Although held in Spain, participants come from all over the world for the fe...Aug 26 2008

Paris Fashion Week best time for French city break getaway
For fans of fashion, the end of September sees the highly anticipated Paris Fashion Week come to fruition. After a year of waiting, thousands upon thousands of journalists, models, designers and fashionistas head to the French capital for some of the most sumptuous and decadent ...Aug 22 2008

Take a break in Rome for the Festival of Sacred Music and Art
Coming up in October is another reason for fans of religious and classical music and art to go on a city break to Rome. The annual Festival of Sacred Music and Art is taking place throughout the Rome and offers visitors the opportunity to take in some of the most exciting sites R...Aug 22 2008

Commuters warned to stamp tickets on Italian rail travel
The case of Jennie Willcox is being highlighted in the Times, where she claims she could not see a sign to say they had to be stamped and ended up with a €50 (£39.90) fine. This is not only the case in Italy, but also in France and Belgium. Alan Heywood, Times Online ...Aug 22 2008

Many taking Eurostar to Paris
This coming bank holiday weekend 85,000 people are expected to use the train service to get to European destinations, with an additional 400,000 using the eurotunnel or the ferry to get to the continent. Although it may be too late for many to pack their bags and run to Europe f...Aug 21 2008

Catalan Wine and Cava show offers great weekend break trip
The Catalan Wine and Cava show coincides with the season's grape harvest, and offers some of the most beautiful tipples to be found in Spain. Wine houses, wineries and merchants all present their wares at the event. The cava trade itself comes from around 30 kilometres outside ...Aug 21 2008

Alternative to Oktoberfest with weekend break to Brussels
Those with a taste for the fizzy stuff will be bowled over by Brussels, which offers some of the best varieties of beer to be found anywhere in the world. According to travel company Kayak, the city break destination offers over 450 varieties of beer, meaning "you can sip a...Aug 21 2008

Madrid city break good for art and spending
Although there are many cities in the area that can claim to be great cultural destinations, Madrid, as the capital of Spain, has some truly amazing sights to behold. Museums such as the Paseo del Arte, Reina Sofia and Thyssen offer huge galleries and great exhibitions, with many...Aug 20 2008

City break in Ibiza Town is for teens and adults alike
The island of Ibiza and the huge clubbing destination of Ibiza Town offer some of the best places to party as well as relax in the south of Europe. TripAdivsor has named the island in its top ten islands in the Mediterranean and commented that it mixes fun and culture, should you...Aug 20 2008

City break to Valencia for culture and arts
The city has seen record numbers of visitors in the last year, mostly drawn by Santiago Calatrava's architecture at the City of Arts and Sciences and a new Bioparc of wild animals without visible barriers has also drawn in the crowds. Sue Mallia writing in the Times notes that th...Aug 20 2008