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Downgrade me, please: I flew all the way to Europe on budget airline

You can fly to Europe for just over $1000 return, though I opted to upgrade – and the two legs were vastly different.

  • Flip Byrnes

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The spectacular peaks of Italy’s Dolomites.

One of the world’s best hikes is no walk in the park

It’s one of the most popular hikes in Europe, with comfortable cabins and three-course meals, but it’s also a physical and mental test.

  • Rachel Clun
On the river in the cappuccino-coloured MS Estrela.

On board the new, Aussie-owned luxury ship cruising Europe

One of APT’s newest ships, the MS Estrela, is a gleaming beacon of contemporary sophistication purpose built for the Douro River.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
A silver lining: Frankfurt Airport Railway Station.

Europe’s biggest buzzkill airport has football pitch-sized wastelands

This major European hub may be as big as an intergalactic shopping mall, but it’s without the fun stuff.

  • Flip Byrnes
Only smaller ships are allowed so near the floating city.

Port guide: Venice, Italy

This floating city is packed with churches, palaces and art. Although overcrowded and maddening, it’s impossible not to fall under Venice’s spell.

  • Brian Johnston
The Bay of Cadiz, a city of ancient riches.

Port Guide: Cadiz, Spain

The fortified, peninsular town of Cadiz, ancient but still energetic, is one of the highlights of Andalusia. Don’t miss this local, under-the-radar charmer.

  • Brian Johnston
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The Motlawa River and old town in Gdansk, Poland.

Port guide: Gdansk, Poland

Eastern Europe’s great port city takes you from medieval trading times to the anti-Soviet movement, and into a lively 21st-century revival.

  • Brian Johnston
Place la Bourse in Bordeaux.

Port guide: Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux is a lively, graceful city with more heritage-listed buildings than anywhere else in France except Paris – and famous vineyards nearby.

  • Brian Johnston
The interiors of La Dolce Vita Express evoke the glamour of Federico Fellini’s films.

On board the world’s most luxurious new train

A single night on board starts at $5480 per person, but Italy’s first luxury train has no shortage of bookings.

  • Anthony Lambert
The rooftop infinity pool overlooks the city’s Old Town.

This exquisite Spanish hotel has to be seen to be believed

As Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central opens the door to a new chapter, its rich history continues to set it apart.

  • Kristie Kellahan

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