Justine Tyerman writes of cruising Croatia.

Hungary's capital, Budapest, has dusted off the dreary years of communism to become as great and glamorous as it was 100 years ago.

Shakira has surprised many by giving her baby the same name as her partner Gerard Pique's top football rivals.

Check in at London's Dorset Square Hotel, a couple of minutes' walk from Marylebone station and five minutes from Baker Street Tube.

Justine Tyerman discovers Castelluccio, in Umbria, Italy.

The Boca Juniors home ground, La Bombonera, is designed to intimidate, finds Patrick McKendry.

Finland's capital is aglow with colourful lights and lasers piercing the black winter skies and lighting up downtown buildings providing a much-needed burst of illumination during the darkest days of the year.

When you’ve strolled around the City of Love visiting icons like the Lourve, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and eaten more than your share of fresh baguettes and gooey cheese, here are five off-the-beaten-track things to write home about.

Julia Shallcrass visits Amsterdam, which colours its history with fun and interactive museums.

Considering a shopping excursion to Paris? It's a good idea to plan ahead.

According to NASA, the Northern Lights are currently at their most powerful in 50 years, with activity peaking until March 2013.