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All the flavour of Flanders

The beach at Ostend. All pics courtesy of Visit Flanders

8:00am Thursday 17th July 2008

The Belgian coast is a mysterious gem with poise and quiet confidence, as Rebecca Lowe discovers.

Another side of Tenerife

Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak. (Pic courtesy of Spanish Tourist Office)

10:00am Tuesday 8th July 2008

Elizabeth Pears visits the largest of the Canary Islands and finds relaxation and pampering, far from the madding crowd.

Austria, without the skis

Clapboard houses of the Bregenzerwald region. Photo: Kevin Artho / Vorarlberg Tourism

2:20pm Monday 23rd June 2008

Despite being a popular ski destination, the Austrian state of Vorarlberg doesn't simply close down when summer arrives.

The new centre of Europe

Vilnius Cathedral

1:00pm Tuesday 27th May 2008

Having swapped the Soviet Union for the European Union, Lithuania can now show off its unique charm.

Low country highlights

The Wall House, Groningen. All photos courtesy of Marketing Groningen

11:31am Tuesday 22nd April 2008

It may seem tucked away in the north of the Netherlands, far from all the action, but that has perhaps been a benefit to Groningen

On the trail of Robin Hood

Robin Hood and Little John do battle at Sherwood Forest's excellent visitor centre

1:25pm Wednesday 9th April 2008

Nottinghamshire is perhaps not the most obvious tourist destination.

Charity that begins away from home

Great strides: The Great Wall of China is a popular destination for charity treks

9:13am Friday 28th March 2008

From cycling to skydiving, hiking to horse riding, charity challenges now offer countless opportunities for adventure around the world.

A genuine city break

Holyrood Park will host the World Cross Country Championships later this month. Picture from VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint

3:44pm Thursday 6th March 2008

Whisky, ghosts and the great outdoors make a refreshing city break in Edinburgh.

Quality budget stays

Splendid isolation: Black Sail hostel, Lake District

9:28am Friday 22nd February 2008

Thanks to significant investment in recent years, the Youth Hostels Associaton's network of more than 200 hostels now offers a wide variety of budget accommodation of exceptional standard.

East meets west

Blue Mosque, Istanbul

9:01am Thursday 14th February 2008

Bustling bazaars, unique architecture and invigorating Turkish baths help make Istanbul a delight for all the senses.


National News

Harrington wins Open in style

Padraig Harrington won the Open for a second year

Updated 7:52pm Sunday 20th July 2008

Ireland's golf hero Padraig Harrington has joined an elite band of sportsmen by winning the Open Championship two years in a row, and in style.


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