Seasonal escapes
Alba or Espelette? Two autumn food festivals for 2026
Compare Alba’s truffle weekends with Espelette’s pepper festival: verified 2026 dates, suggested trip shapes and the checks to make before booking.
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Good reasons
to get away.
Ideas with a sense of occasion. Practical advice for the trip that follows.
Better trip planning
How to choose a hotel for a festival weekend
A practical festival hotel checklist: compare the evening journey, noise, room conditions, access and total trip cost before choosing your stay.
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