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In the diary

Events and exhibitions across our destinations, from Barcelona’s Fiesta de San Medir to late-night shopping in Berlin

Business trends

A round-up of all the latest news, including Wal-Mart’s plans to take on the Russian market and space tourism, Virgin Galactic-style

In person

Legendary Lisbon-born interior designer Miguel Câncio Martins, who runs design agencies in Brussels and Paris

In bed

The Kings Verbier group’s latest ski resort offering and Florence’s centrally located – and palatial – Helvetia & Bristol

In Africa

The latest news and stunning images from our African destinations

In vogue

A special report on the hottest fashion trends of the season, from star-studded shirt dresses to bold floral prints

Features february 2008

Contents february issue 2008

Marseille to Monaco

Hotfoot it to the Côte d’Azur before the summer crowds arrive and take the road trip of a lifetime, cruising along the gorgeous coastal roads that have been immortalised in countless movies

Blooming visions

The annual opening of the Royal Greenhouses at Laeken is a highlight of the horticultural calendar, as well as being a real treat for architecture fans

Art direction

Buying art can be an intimidating prospect if you’ve never done it before, so we’ve gathered some top tips for firsttime buyers, plus essential gallery and art fair information for destinations including Berlin, London, Madrid and Budapest

Cannes do

Big-name developers, architects and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies hit the South of France for MIPIM, the glitziest real-estate gathering of the year

Features march 2008

Features

Gourmet for a day

Fancy learning how to make pasta in Parma or the secrets of Catalan cuisine in Barcelona? Check out our round-up of the best one-day cooking and winetasting courses in b.there! destinations

In out

Where to drink and dance in Vienna, the most classically beautiful city in Europe

21st-century city

Birmingham is no longer seen as the ugly sister of British cities, following the overhaul of its Bullring precinct

First person

Pascale Beeckman is Brussels Airlines’ Head of Customer Care. Here she tells us how passenger needs have changed over the last two decades, and what customer satisfaction is about today

In the news

Easter Week in the enchanting city of Krakow is always a splendid occasion, and this year is no exception. For lovers of music and musical culture, the city offers a unique opportunity to listen to choice repertoire in masterly performance by Europe’s leading lights in music with the ambitious and far-reaching fifth Misteria Paschalia Festival

Indulge

Tempting reviews from Spain’s Taller de Tapas and Switzerland’s Le Deck

Wild at heart

Support Europe’s indigenous wildlife by going on a volunteering holiday with a difference. Unforgettable experiences on offer include feeding wolves in Portugal, planting fruit trees for bears in Spain and recording dolphin sightings in Italy

Insider: Bristol

A tour of the south-west of England’s most eclectic city, taking in the best hotels, pubs, restaurants, museums and sights

In session

The Black Crowes’ comeback album, Janet Jackson on Discipline and a Q&A with Funny Games star Michael Pitt

Riding high

Make your way to Liège to see the annual pro classic cycling race, the Liège-Bastogne-Liège, then take some time out for a spa visit or African-style safari

Kings of the catwalk

Belgian fashion talent is taking the sartorial world by storm, thanks to the dazzling designs of Raf Simons, Olivier Theyskens and Bruno Pieters

Dressed for success

We catch up with actress Katherine Heigl, who played serial bridesmaid Jane in the hit film 27 dresses but who in real life has just planned her own dream wedding

In gear

The company set to shine at the Geneva Motor Show, plus other motoring news

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