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Destinations: Europe

Secret Sardinia

While everyone else is elbowing for a beach chair in the Greek Isles or the south of France, this under-visited Italian island holds the promise of true Mediterranean bliss.

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Malta, Air/5 Nights, From $1,099

Mash up Italy, France, Britain, and North Africa on a sun-drenched island in the Mediterranean, and you've got Malta. Stay in the five-star Hotel Phoenicia and spend days alternating between sandy beaches and medieval churches.

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Art-World Escapes

Five new museums marry stellar collections with groundbreaking architecture and technology. Here, your all-access pass to the new frontiers of fine arts.

Europe: Five Family-Friendly Activities

Five totally unorthodox, completely kid-friendly ways to explore the continent.

Just Back From... the Tapas Bars and Gardens of Madrid

Twenty years after her first visit, reader Audra Rooney returned solo to reacquaint herself with Madrid's key sights and neighborhood haunts.

Just Back From... a Whirlwind Week in Portugal

Newly engaged Washington, D.C., couple Jenny Sullivan and Matt Seiler spent just over a week in Lisbon and Porto touring castles, exploring neighborhoods, and dining alfresco.

Europe's Undiscovered Villages

Leave Paris and Vienna to the first-timers. Instead, escape to one of these five storybook retreats, where bell tolls replace alarm clocks and the big city feels far, far away.

Eat Like a Local in Rome

In a city where the recipes often predate the buildings, Rome's best meals are marvelously simple. We unearth five quintessential trattorias.

Secret Hotels of Greece's Ionian Islands

A welcome contrast to the glitzy, white-walled resorts of the Aegean, the intimate, family-run hotels of Greece's western islands offer something significantly more appealing: authentic Mediterranean heritage in homespun settings.

The Czech Republic's New Brewery Hotels

Few countries do beer like the Czech Republic (pilsner was invented here, after all), and now you can full immerse yourself—by staying overnight in a Bohemian brewery.

The Best Baguette in Paris

Every year, Parisians anoint one baguette the best in the city. In a country where 99 percent of the population eats bread every day, that's saying something.

Using Your Cell Phone in Europe

Traveling without a cell phone seems unbearable these days. Here's our guide for avoiding pesky fees—because who factors "astronomical cell phone bill" into their vacation budget?

Make It a Multicity Trip

You're going all the way to Europe, so why not add another city to your itinerary? Booking a cheap flight from hubs like London, Paris, and Rome is easier than you think.

River Cruises: Into the Heart of Europe

An outside cabin, charming towns, artisanal wines and foods? No wonder demand is booming for intimate, leisurely cruises along these five European rivers. Sign us up!

Video: How to Bike in Paris

We show you how to rent and ride one of the Vélib bikes in Paris. (One tip: For a map, Google "Paris a Velo, le bon plan.")

Video: How to Order Coffee Like a Roman

The first in our new series of travel videos: Editor Kate Appleton shows the rituals of caffeinating properly in Rome. (One tip: Pay at the register before you order at the counter.)

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Which Ireland Is Right for You?

Here's a snapshot of Ireland's defining experiences: spectacular untamed landscapes, pubs reverberating with banjo and fiddle music, and monuments to past civilizations. Get a sense of which ones fit your travel style and budget.

Trattoria Heaven in Tuscany

Tuscany has no shortage of authentic restaurants. But the best? We turned to local villa owners, who would only leave their own kitchens for just the right spot.

A DIY Tour of Berlin

The public M29 bus travels four miles from an artsy eastern neighborhood to the well-to-do heart of former West Berlin. Hop off at the landmarks below for a dose of the city's history, architecture, and sweets.

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