ANNABEL ZAMMIT follows int he footsteps of Brad and Angelina to the cool and cultural hotspot of Budapest.

You might imagine that winding your way through six European countries in 15 days would be a mad dash of screeching taxis, bustling airports and dubious coffee in plastic cups.

Enjoy splendour and adventure on boating breaks with a difference. SARAH GILBERT picks her favourites

LOUISE RODDON pictures herself as a mysterious Cold War agent as she journeys through eastern Europe on board the elegant Danube Express

Take the stress out of yuletide shopping by visiting some of Europe's biggest and best festive markets, suggests EMILY BAMBER

Head to beautiful Budapest for culture, cuisine and cool times...says YASMINE GIBSON

WE visit the picture-perfect Hungarian capital…

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