Departure Lounge: Take a look at the underrated wetlands of Spreewald in Germany

Plus: New York on a budget, and a mid-term trip to the Costa del Sol is our deal of the week

Spreewaldtor, on the edge of Unesco-listed Spreewald Biosphere Reserve in the Berlin-Brandenburg region, includes a spa and swimming lake accessible from a sandy beach.

Eurocamp in Berlin

Despite outstanding scenery, great food, world class attractions, and super public transport and roads we don’t holiday in Germany nearly as much as we should.