Do you fancy going away before the official summer holidays, to beat the crowds? Make a note of these ideas.

Malta is an island packed with beautiful enclaves and a thousand surprises waiting to be discovered. Beaches, nature, water sports, architecture and much more: Malta is the perfect combination for a spring or summer getaway.

Many people make a beeline for the beach in summer, but you have other plans for the holidays. If you fancy grabbing your raincoat instead of your swimming costume, here are three cool destinations that you might like. Next stop – Reykjavik, Oslo or Helsinki!

Summer in Barcelona is packed with cultural events. Music and theatre festivals take centre stage, from Primavera Sound, Jardins de Pedralbes and Sónar to the Grec Festival of Barcelona and many more. We take a look at the some of the stand-out festivals so you can start planning your next excuse to visit Barcelona (again)!