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From azure to aquamarine, refreshingly cool or sun-warmed, with secluded coves or endless expanses – here, surfers and beachcombers alike will find a maritime selection of houses by the sea. From nearby to right on the shore.

Wildly growing, gently shaped or strictly designed. From small oases to spacious parks and transitions into the great outdoors. The variety is as great as it is colourful. A stroll through a selection of garden art.

A holiday without books? Unimaginable. For those looking to save on luggage space, ensure a steady literary supply or simply be pleasantly surprised, here’s a curated selection of accommodations featuring their own libraries.

If you want to spend your holiday with a larger group, you not only need enough beds, but also enough space for group activities and privacy. We show a selection of suitable holiday homes here.

Sometimes it’s colour accents that give a building the finishing touch; other times, colour becomes the essential architectural element. We present a selection of holiday homes that each play with colour in a unique way.

Black is considered the architect’s colour – at least as far as clothing is concerned. But of course there are also many impressive houses with black façades, with different materials. We would like to present some examples here.

Sometimes it’s the playful elements that make a house special. Or the contrasts between historical details and contemporary interiors. We present a few residences whose décor particularly caught our eye.

Holidays in the flow. For all those who want to keep a steady balance on holiday and drift through the days, our stand-up paddle edition offers a dynamic and relaxed selection for drifting, balancing and gathering momentum.

There are countless heritage-listed buildings throughout Europe that have been given a new lease of life in recent years. In many cases, special holiday accommodation has been created in the process. Here is a small selection.

As the air gets milder and the days get longer, it’s really hard to resist the urge to go cycling. If you want to get close to nature on two wheels, you’ll find destinations in all directions in the following places.

As we all know, food tastes best in company. We have put together some recommendations for those who like to dine in large groups – from accommodation with a large communal kitchen to houses with a table d’hôte.

After an intense summer, we’re slowly retreating indoors. But before we finally settle in, let’s embark on an autumnal cultural journey through various metropolitan cities.