The Guardian - Life & Style • Feb. 2, 2026, 4:15 p.m.

Tell us about your favourite early spring discoveries that offer sunshine without flying – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break It’s time to think about shaking off winter and looking forward to spring. Whether it was a coastal Mediterranean town without the crowds or a southern European city that comes to life at this time of year, we’d love to hear about places you’ve discovered on your travels that can be reached by rail.

Tell us what you got up to and why early spring is a great time to visit. The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet wins a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property – the company has more than 3,000 worldwide.

The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website. Continue reading...

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