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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
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
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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
Lara and Massimo Bottura outside their boutique countryside hotel, Casa Maria Luigia in Modena.

Twelve incredible Italian food experiences for every season

Every region tells its story through vibrant flavours, long-held traditions and unforgettable experiences.

  • Maria Pasquale
Aerial views of Sveti Stefan island.

Eight of the most beautiful places to visit in Montenegro

Neighbours Croatia and Albania might get all the glory, but with wildly pretty landscapes and thrumming cities, this tiny country deserves to be your new European go-to.

  • Kate Bettes
Fresh produce in abundance.

This world-famous market is full of tourists – and amazing things to eat

Most purveyors of cooked food in La Boqueria do tapas-style cuisine with counter seating, and that seating is in high demand, so be prepared to hang around for a while.

  • Ben Groundwater
Tiny seats on board Wizz Air.

This budget airline has a poor reputation and it’s justified

Tiny seats, meagre food and fee-gouging – this European low-cost carrier has it all.

  • David Whitley

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