Need some winter break inspiration? Then read on to discover all the amazing places you can visit this winter in Austria’s capital city, Vienna! Touted as one of the best cities in Austria, Vienna is the perfect city break destination for UK travellers looking for some winter fun. So, whether you’re a fan of Christmas markets, love to sip on …
8 Breathtaking Autumn Destination Wedding Spots in Europe
Looking for your dream destination wedding location for Autumn? From celebrating love on the romantic sandy beaches of Greece to completing your fairy-tale in a stunning forest in the Lake District, what better way to say ‘I do’ than be surrounded by blissful backdrops in some of the best destination wedding locations in Europe? Europe is home to some of …
5 Ideas for Your Solo-Travel Trip through Germany
Planning a solo trip for the first time? Navigating a continent like Europe on your own can be daunting so we’ve got some top solo travel tips to make exploration a whole lot less scary. Anyone considering travelling to Germany will see there are tons of amazing cities to explore – this is our guide to the top five cities …
5 Must-Experience French Chateau Breaks
Thinking about taking a trip across the Channel for a holiday in France? It’s worth knowing that Chateaus in France are an easy way to sample a taste of French history on your next holiday. These grand properties are prime examples of this country’s magnificent architecture and were used by French royalty for hunting, sport and leisure. Channel 4’s Escape …
Rediscover Travel: Dusseldorf, Germany’s Best Kept Secret
What springs to mind when you think of a German getaway? Pulsating youth culture in Berlin? Steins of perfectly-frothed beer in Munich? Or maybe the fairytale backdrop of Bavaria? All these German jewels deserve the hype they’ve earned amongst wanderlusters, but if you’re a regular reader you’ll know that here at P&O, we’re on a mission to #rediscovertravel. Today we’ll …
Rediscover Travel: Alternative European cities to visit
You may think of Bruges as your second home, walk like a local down Amsterdam’s winding back streets and have a cafe in Paris where the baristas know you by name. But have you ever felt your travels were starting to lack a little… je ne sais quoi? If you’re starting to find your favourite destination a little too familiar, …
Rediscover Travel: Secret Paris
In a place where a million surprises are just waiting to be unearthed, half the fun of touring this great city is stumbling across something totally new, which can often be achieved just by venturing a stone’s throw from the typical tourism draws. As part of our #rediscovertravel campaign, we’re encouraging visitors to France to try the road less-travelled. So …
Rediscover Travel: Local’s guide to Dublin
Anyone who’s lucky enough to have visited Dublin will tell you its distinct character is what brings them back time and time again. While Paris is remarkably romantic, Bruges is chocolate-box charming and Berlin enviably cool, Ireland’s beloved capital is something else entirely. However, it’s difficult to distill Dublin’s atmosphere down to a single word. What makes this city so …
Rediscover Travel: Culinary delights in France
With croissants, crèmes brûlées and more pastries than you can shake a French stick at, some of the world’s best-loved foods are just a short hop across the English Channel. There are so many culinary delights in France on offer, and there are few greater pleasures than enjoying a boeuf Bourguignon in the heart of Burgundy, or sweet madeleines from …
Rediscover Travel
Whether your heart’s set on learning the local cuisine in the French countryside, or discovering hidden gems down the narrow winding streets of Dublin, travelling by ferry gives you the freedom to explore countries beyond their biggest cities, and all at your own pace too. The only tricky bit is knowing where to start when you decide to rediscover travel …