Italy holidays
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Rather than bomb down motorways for marathon stretches, the idea was to see new things along the way, such as the great lakes of Germany and a Renaissance town in Italy
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From London to Tirana, via Chambéry’s medieval streets, bustling Bari and Albania’s dynamic capital, this trip across Europe has treats at every turn
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Its peaks are a big draw for adrenaline junkies, but this natural park’s newer attractions offer more inclusive family activities
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Far wilder and less populated than its more fashionable neighbours, Le Marche offers spectacular mountains and a stunning coastline with none of the super-charged prices
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Fancy seatrekking, swimrunning or bodypainting? These and more familiar outdoor pursuits are on offer at destinations from northern Norway to the Greek islands
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From fluffy focaccia to creamy pànera, local Michelin-starred chef Ivano Ricchebono introduces our writer to a taste of the Italian port city
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With its extraordinary architecture, maze-like streets and ever-present sunshine, it’s no accident that so many film-makers have used the town as a location
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It’s warm enough to sit outside cafes and bars, and visiting before the crowds arrive in summer means that the queues are short
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The Forum and Colosseum have to be seen once, but after that the Eternal City has a never-ending wealth of modern art worth exploring
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Our slow travel expert alights from the express train in Domodossola to discover a rural route through the hills into Switzerland
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Malta’s first art biennale, Copenhagen’s repurposed Carlsberg district, the first Arctic Circle capital of culture … this year promises a feast of cultural activity
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Holidays for skiers, hikers, skaters – and those who’d rather just relax in a luxury spa
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We asked 23 Guardian travel writers to share their best experiences of 2023, from elegant spas and an art deco cinema to a new ‘megalith’ and a futuristic hotel