Budapest is shaking off the shadow of Eastern Bloc Communism to become a truly stunning destination for the discerning traveller.

Why not enjoy a cruise this Easter, says EMILY BAMBER, where every moment is packed with fun, adventure, and, of course, eggs

Six hours flight time from Chile lies tiny Easter Island, home to hundreds of vast volcanic-stone statues which, as Teresa Levonian Cole discovers, give this remote South Pacific a unique and mysterious atmosphere.

Visit Andalucia the week before Easter for Holy Week processions and, like Andrew Eames, you could come face to face with an army of marching men in hoods…

THIS extra-festive spring means up to 11 days free with Easter, the royal wedding and May bank holiday. JENNIFER OMOERAH suggest ways to making the most of your freedom and entertaining the kids.