Lakeside beaches, France Lake Vassivière in the Limousin has something for everyone. We found one of France’s largest artificial lakes while on a donkey-trekking holiday …
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From surfing to self discovery: five of the best male-only wellness camps in Europe | Health and fitness holidays
One definition of wellness is “the state of being healthy, especially when it is something that you actively try to achieve”. However, in today’s society, …
From DJ classes in Ibiza to yoga in the Norfolk woods: readers’ favourite retreats in the UK and Europe | Yoga holidays
Relax in an ecodome, Lincolnshire I’ve just returned from the most relaxing weekend at Purusha Retreats, south of Lincoln. From the moment we headed up …
Will Europe ‘End Fast Fashion’?
Europe’s policy makers have called to “end fast fashion” as they push to toughen oversight of the industry. On Thursday, the EU parliament voted strongly …
‘Astonishing, luminous beauty’: readers’ cultural highlights in Europe | Cultural trips
Winning tip: Caravaggio in his element, Malta Commissioned in the early 1600s by the Order of St John in Malta, Caravaggio’s masterpiece, The Beheading of …
Missed out on Vermeer? Try these arty gems across Europe instead | Cultural trips
Turner Contemporary, Margate For a top-notch art fix without leaving the country hop on a train to increasingly creative Margate. There’s a colourful exhibition of …
Start-Up E-Commerce Platform Temu Expands to Europe
Ultra-low-cost e-commerce platform Temu, owned by PDD Holdings, has started selling to European markets, including France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. …
LVMH’s Market Value Exceeds $500 Billion, a First in Europe
LVMH’s market value surpassed $500 billion, becoming the first European company to reach that milestone, thanks to booming sales of luxury goods in China and …
Bring me sunshine: four great spring breaks in Europe | Europe holidays
Amiens, France As my family and I cross the ornate, wisteria-clad iron bridge to our private island, the scent of jasmine floats on the breeze …
From Hamburg to Crete: readers’ favourite early summer holidays | Europe holidays
Winning tip: Hill-top highs, Andalucía The main challenge faced in Vejer de la Frontera, south of Cádiz, is reaching your accommodation. It’s at the summit …
See Europe by train: five great family summer holidays with no flying | Family holidays
Up and over the mountains to Italian lakes and cities Heading to Italy overland from the UK suits those looking to relish the journey and …
Fragrance Firms Hit in Europe Suspected of Scent Supply Cartel
The European Commission carried out the unannounced inspections at the premises of Givaudan, Symrise as well as International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. and Firmenich International …
20 of the best budget beach holidays in Europe | Europe holidays
All prices are the cheapest available (at the time of going to press) for July/August and calculated on maximum occupancy Under £100 a week Southern …
‘You’ll have your own cove’: readers’ favourite budget beach stays in Europe | Beach holidays
A different beach every day, Albania Albania might not be the first place that springs to mind for a beach holiday, but the resorts just …
Bear-watching and beyond: six of the wildest adventure holidays in Europe | Europe holidays
Finland: Watching bears, owls and wolves in lakeland A six-and-a-half-hour train ride from Helsinki, the town of Kajaani is the unofficial capital of Finland’s Lakeland …
Looking for an affordable beach holiday? Head to eastern Europe | Beach holidays
Bulgaria When picturing Bulgaria’s 235-mile Black Sea coastline, most people think of the big party resorts such as Sunny Beach and Sozopol. But head further …
Six of Europe’s best slow, scenic rail journeys | Europe holidays
Few pleasures compete with relaxing on a comfortable train and watching the landscape slip by beyond the window. Here are six of my favourite routes, …
10 of the best health and wellness retreats in Europe for 2023 | Health and fitness holidays
Back to nature, Croatia This four-night yoga and meditation retreat is led by experienced teacher Yogi Ashokananda. Accommodation overlooking Lake Begovac is in simple log …
‘This cure works for all’: readers’ favourite trips to banish winter blues | Europe holidays
Winter fun in Glencoe, the Highlands Nothing beats an impromptu road trip when it comes to an exciting journey to somewhere new at the darkest …
Ferragamo’s Sales Rise 13% in Q3, Driven by Europe
Sales at Italian luxury goods group Salvatore Ferragamo rose by 12.7 percent annually at constant exchange rates in the first nine months, driven by strong demand in …