Falling for Alassio – the rebirth of an Italian resort

The former fishing village on the Ligurian coast was once a favourite with the wealthy British set. Now instead of tennis and tea parties, it offers scenic treks and seafood feasts in glorious spring sunshine

Away with Mikey Robins: ‘My most stressful trip? I did two weeks in Afghanistan hosting music shows for the troops’

In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about travel, the comedian reveals details of a fishy childhood vacation – and the holiday mistake he’s destined to keep repeating

10 reasons to visit Italy in 2025: the best new holidays and cultural events

Walking and cycling tours, family holidays, great places to stay, blockbuster exhibitions and more launching this year

Exploring Siena, Tuscany’s other artistic masterpiece

A major new exhibition at the National Gallery puts the spotlight on the Tuscan town’s artistic heritage. But nothing beats exploring its historic neighbourhoods on foot

A ‘gorgeous medieval’ town in Tuscany and other readers’ tips across Italy

From a Sicilian city brimming with life to serene Dolomite villages, our tipsters share their Italian highlights

The Bulgarian town where love takes a back seat to wine on Valentine’s Day

In Melnik, Saint Trifon eclipses Saint Valentine as the town celebrates its long history of winemaking

Where tourists seldom tread, part 15: three more UK towns with unsung stories

Our tour of unheralded towns continues with Black Country legends in Dudley, Renaissance-style architecture in Enniskillen and Middlesbrough, birthplace of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

10 restaurants not to miss in Edinburgh – 2025’s ‘most exciting food destination’

The Scottish capital’s new openings and creative chefs have grabbed the attention of the Good Food and Michelin guides. If you’re wondering where to tuck in, try these hot picks

On board the maiden sleeper from Brussels to Venice: we got there in the end

Affordable couchettes, wonderful scenery and good company more than make up for a few teething problems en route

Share a tip on a break in Spain

Tell us about a lesser known corner of Spain – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

Sète: the seaside town with year-round sunshine in the south of France

Surrounded by canals, a lagoon and the Mediterranean, the port town has fabulous seafood and some quirky cultural traditions

Away with Gina Chick: ‘I like to travel with a parrot. I get to feel like a pirate’

In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about travel, the Alone Australia survivalist reveals what roadkill squirrel tastes like and why she likes to bring out her guitar in airports

From world’s ‘roughest wilderness hotel’ to a cosy Cotswolds hideaway: 10 adventure stays in Europe

These retreats are the perfect base for an active break exploring Europe’s great outdoors

25 of the best hotels, B&Bs and chateaux in France

From country houses and mountain chalets to seaside chambres d’hôte and cool city pads, our France travel expert picks her favourite boltholes

‘It smells of salt marshes, maritime pines, peace and quiet’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries in France

Our tipsters share their French delights, from fresh oysters and mountain trains to surf beaches and pretty harbour towns