Departure Lounge: Take a look at the underrated wetlands of Spreewald in Germany
Spreewaldtor, on the edge of Unesco-listed Spreewald Biosphere Reserve in the Berlin-Brandenburg region, includes a spa and swimming lake accessible from a sandy beach.
Despite outstanding scenery, great food, world class attractions, and super public transport and roads we don’t holiday in Germany nearly as much as we should.
Savvy Europeans do, however, and Eurocamp’s new holiday park near Berlin is the latest addition to its offering.
Spreewaldtor, on the edge of Unesco-listed Spreewald Biosphere Reserve in the Berlin-Brandenburg region, includes a spa and swimming lake accessible from a sandy beach.
An ideal base for exploring the Spreewald wetlands, it’s just a 90-minute drive from the historic sights of Berlin. Save up to 20% off holidays to Germany in Eurocamp’s Big Splash Sale, which runs until February 28.
There’s something chic and sassy about Saas-Fee, the spectacular Swiss ski resort surrounded by 18 towering peaks.
Ridiculously picturesque, Saas-Fee’s snow season extends well through Easter, while the pretty car-free resort operates entirely on renewable energy.
Stay at the elegant Capra, with its intimate chalet-style suites where you’ll find the ultimate comforts after a day on the slopes.
Awarded two Michelin Keys in 2024, the romantic property offers a chic spa, two restaurants serving sustainable, locally-sourced Alpine cuisine and magical views from every angle. From €422 per night.
New York City Tourism + Conventions has put together a helpful list of affordable, and often free, fun family activities that will help keep your budget in check on a spring trip to the Big Apple.
Highlights include free days at the Museum of the City of New York, the free Staten Island Ferry to the Staten Island Children’s Museum, the fascinating New York Hall of Science in Queens, New York’s only hands-on science centre, and the wonderful Whitney Museum of American Art, where even apathetic teens will find a painting they love.
Spend mid-term basking in the sun on the Cost del Sol. With return flights from Dublin to Malaga, you’ll spend seven nights in the popular four star Sunset Beach Club at Benalmadena on a self-catering basis.
From €429 per person based on four people (two adults and two children).
Dreaming of a grown-up adventure with a side order of romance? Fly to Bordeaux or La Rochelle and make a beeline for Cognac.
Here you’ll find Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa, deep in vineyard territory in the beautiful Charente region.
Go native with a ride in classic French open-top 2CV, enjoy a cocktail making classes at the intimate Jazz Bar 1838, lounge in the hammam and sip local wines on the romantic rooftop bar while staying in the lap of luxury. From €265 per room per night.
