Cathy Hawker gives you the rundown on the best foodie spots from sandwich shops to coffee stops via all-day dining

The popularity of the Maldives among big spenders has never been greater — anyone looking to buy a home on one of the 1,200 tiny, low-level islands will find only a handful of options, all top dollar.

Active Londoners can buy a base to ski, swim, hike and bike from £183k.

Active London families love the lake at historic Annecy in France, so close to the Swiss border. 

Cornwall has always been a favourite with London families. The county has 30,000 second homes and its Atlantic north coast is the sweet spot.

It offers exceptionally good rates for a five star hotel in what was once an infamous party zone of Mallorca, says Cathy Hawker

This is the ultimate coastal break for young families and active couples, says Cathy Hawker 

Great train links, city centre flats for £140k and a new tech sector — it’s time to buy in the German capital.

The children can go native all summer long at this villa on a tiny Ionian island.

Drive 15 minutes out of Palma for budget-friendly beachfront flats on one of Spain's most glamorous islands. 

Historic townhouses and new homes for sale in maverick Amsterdam, with direct Eurostar trains from London launching this year.

The less developed south of Sardinia is family-friendly and more affordable than the better-known north of the Italian island.

Cathy Hawker explores this stunning five star hotel