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NZ apple best in UK

A Kiwi apple has been named Britain's tastiest.

Ireland: Islands lost in time

A chance stop by a museum on the Dingle Peninsula leads Greg Dixon to visit a remote scrap of history at the edge of the Atlantic.

Fear and loathing in Verona

Mauricio and Charlotte brave crowds of 'Romeo and Juliet' aficionados in Italy, go tramping in Slovenia and find some fellow All Blacks fans in Croatia.

Living longer is all in the genes

Advances in genetic science could see future generations of people living free of disease well into old age.

Motorsport: 'Nazi orgy' defamation case deferred

Greece: Sea god on site

Poseidon still flexes his muscle at his ancient temple, writes Jim Eagles.

Unspoilt serenity in hidden France

Superb meals and historic works abound in a remarkably peaceful region, writes Peter Bills.

Don't miss: Frankfurt Christmas Market

Frankfurt's massive Christmas Market has been operating for more than 600 years.

Holland: Hang out in The Hague

During a visit to Holland's seat of government Susan Buckland feels like a Lilliputian - dwarfed.

Switzerland: Shedding inhibitions in the Alps' oldest spa town

Leukerbad lies in a natural amphitheatre, cocooned on three sides by vast rock walls.

Carla Bruni gives birth to baby girl - reports

French media reports say first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has given birth to a baby girl.

Whatever next for Carine Roitfeld?

With porno-chic shoots and provocative child models, Roitfeld caused outrage during her 10 years as editor-in-chief of French <i>Vogue</i>.

Germany: Counting castles

A cruise down the Rhine and Moselle rivers in Germany turns up some awe-inspiring sights, writes Catherine Masters.

Paris' Ritz aims to become 'palace'

The hotel which has welcomed celebrity guests from Coco Chanel to Diana, Princess of Wales, is closing for two years.

Italy: Keeping up with the Doges in Venice

The magic and luxury of Venice is best appreciated when you arrive by boat, writes Raymond Whitaker.

England: In search of a real Cornish Pasty

Herald Travel editor Jim Eagles travels to the Cornish fishing port of Padstow to discover the tasty secrets of an EU-recognised delicacy.

Cornwall: The cream of protected pasties

Jim Eagles discovers the tasty secrets of Cornwall's most famous, EU-recognised delicacy.

Food critic poisoned by his dinner

Michael Winner was hospitalised after eating steak tartare four days in a row.