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Chill out for ice-breaker

Norman Smith in Avesnois

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My love of Belgium’s brews first developed as a professional curiosity during a former life spent working as the manager of a pub-restaurant.

Taking to a boat

Livingstone Lodge

German Christmas

Saga's diamond anniversary

Marco Polo cruise takes in sig

If you’ve been put off from taking a short European break because you can’t face the hassle of travelling, think again.

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Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa:

Boscombe

Water sports are big in Boscombe after the installation of Europe's first artificial reef to enhance wave conditions two years ago.

Loire Valley

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It is the iconic Antony Gormley sculpture that towers over the Gateshead skyline, wings outstretched.

Exploring for fish in Egypt

Prague holiday

Until 1989, what is now the Czech Republic was divided from Germany by a pretty heavily protected frontier.

Polaris World

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The wreck of the Bianca C

Magic of Madeira is treat for all the senses

Madeira, with its dramatic mountains and hidden valleys bursting with colour, is an utterly charming place to visit.