The Orkneys are an archipelago about 16 kilometres off the north coast of Scotland consisting of approximately 70 islands, 20 of which are inhabited today. However, overall the Orkney Islands have been inhabited for more than 8,800 years, with Scandinavian clans dominating the area in the 8th century BCE. Norse raiders arrived in the late 8th centu...

The Sonas Hotel Collection has opened luxury lodges and suites at its Duisdale and Skeabost properties the Isle of Skye. The Isle of Skye, the largest island in the Inner Hebrides archipelago, is connected by bridge to Scotland's northwest coast, is known for its rugged landscapes, narrow lochs, fishing villages and medieval castles. The town of Po...

The Romantic Cities of Germany embrace Idar-Oberstein; Koblenz; Mainz; Speyer; Trier and Worms. Together with the General Directorate for Cultural Heritage Rhineland Palatinate they offer history, wines and warm hospitality. In the colder seasons, when things start to move indoors, the regions museums and exhibition halls offer insights into the tu...

The Loire Valley, which is located in the middle stretch of the Loire River in central France, offers a number of green city breaks. Four of the region's major urban areas have won national recognition and awards for their eco investments. Nantes Nantes, a city on the Loire River in the Upper Brittany region of western France, has a long history as...

The Wallace Collection is a museum in Hertford House in Manchester Square. The former townhouse of the Marquesses of Hertford, it is named after Sir Richard Wallace, who built the extensive collection, along with the Marquesses of Hertford, in the 18th and 19th Centuries. As one of Britain's preeminent cultural institutions, the Wallace Collection ...

​ The Le Grand Mazarin will open in early 2023 at the corner of rue des Archives and rue de la Verrerie in the Marais district. The fashionable Marais district in the 4th arrondissement, also known as SoMa (South Marais) offers boutiques, galleries, and gay bars. Once the city's Jewish quarter, the area still hosts numerous kosher restaurants. The ...