Thrill of the night train: from Vienna to Rome on the next-gen moonlight express

Austria’s upgraded sleeper proves an exciting way to travel between two absorbing, family-friendly cities for our writer and her young daughters

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‘Sun-soaked, wave-lapped and never crowded’: Sicily’s idyllic unspoilt beaches

A world away from Italy’s crowded beach resorts, the island’s south-west offers remote golden sands plus villages, vineyards and great restaurants

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Walking in solitude and sunshine in Sicily: a newly restored pilgrim’s trail

A path in the Madonie natural park once used by itinerant friars takes present-day hikers on mountain trails through a terrain rich in wildlife

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Are you a Type A traveller? Why the quest for perfection could be ruining your holiday – and your relationships

Tomas Telegramma’s endless quest to optimise his holiday was doing the opposite. Here’s how he learned to put down the to-do list and love uncertainty

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Away with Zan Rowe: ‘I cried every day in Greece, it was that beautiful’

In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about travel, the TV and radio presenter reveals the pasta dish that took her to ‘heaven’ – and the holiday ritual that resets her

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Going solo: top European resorts for single skiers

From stunning scenery to great food and après-ski fun, here’s how to make the most of your time alone

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10 great Christmas getaways

Can’t face another year of turkey and tinsel? Here’s how to enjoy a complete change of scene this festive season

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Dream ’scapes: Europe’s 10 best surrealist trips for art lovers

Celebrate the centenary of surrealism in Europe with a trip to the art movement’s key spaces and places

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Italy’s ‘antidote to overtourism’: exploring unexpected delights in Vicenza and beyond

A new Italian holidays app, created by locals, helps steer travellers away from tourist traps by highlighting unusual places to eat, sleep and visit

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How to keep your cool cycling up Italian mountains with a teenager in tow

E-bikes transform a four-day cycling tour of the South Tyrol from an endurance test to an enjoyable jaunt with enough puff left over for bonding chats amid the spectacular scenery

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