City breaks

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City breaks that won’t break the bank

<p>Basel’s Christmas markets light up its city squares</p>

The ultimate guide to Basel, Switzerland

<p>Cathedrals, museums and al fresco evenings await in Valletta </p>

The best things to do in Valletta, Malta

<p>Le Marais became one of Paris’s most sought-after districts in the 16th and 17th centuries – and it’s once again having a moment </p>

This chic Paris district is perfect for a city break

<p>‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is on the horizon 40 years after the original movie</p>

Want to be a Ghostbuster? Here’s how to explore New York City like one

<p>Melbourne’s High Street tops of the list of the coolest streets in the world</p>

These are the 30 coolest streets in the world for 2024

<p>Zaragoza is one of Spain’s best cities, but loses tourists to the capital and places like Barcelona and Seville </p>

Five cultural European city breaks that are still under-the-radar

<p>Izmir Town makes for the perfect summer city break</p>

Best budget European city break destinations

<p>Seattle was found to be the world’s safest city for solo travellers in 2023</p>

10 of the best under-the-radar US cities for solo female travellers

<p>Whimsical Annecy, the Venice of the French Alps </p>

The best romantic city break alternatives for Valentine’s Day

<p>Cities like Vienna offer unforgettable Valentine’s settings </p>

The best romantic Valentine’s Day breaks in Europe for 2024

<p>Chateau Rhianfa in Angelsey is a splendid place to stay on Wales’ windswept isle</p>

Best romantic city break destinations in Europe

<p>The heart of Amsterdam is furnished with photographic backdrops at almost every turn </p>

The ultimate guide to Amsterdam

<p>The Baltic Triangle has undergone a radical change in recent years </p>

How to spend a day in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle

<p>Around 50,000 people live in ‘Cat City’, as the locals call it </p>

How to explore Cathedral City, the California desert’s artistic hub

<p>Best in glass: Take a stroll around the Louvre</p>

The ultimate city break guide to Paris

<p>Oviedo is the Asturias capital in northern Spain</p>

Discovering overlooked Oviedo on the ultimate Spanish city break

<p>The White Tower in Thessaloniki, Greece</p>

The ultimate guide to Thessaloniki, Greece’s buzzy coastal hotspot

<p>Paintings brought to life at L’Atelier des Lumières</p>

How to spend a day in cool Paris neighbourhood Quartier de la Roquette

<p>Edinburgh’s Old Town with Arthur’s Seat in the background</p>

Edinburgh tops list of world’s best city breaks

<p>The ‘Painted Ladies' of San Francisco, colourful and historic Victorian houses</p>

San Francisco city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop

<p>Quirky architecture and street art makes Manchester a delight to wander </p>

The ultimate guide to Manchester

<p>Marrakech’s Jardin Majorelle is one of Morocco’s top sightseeing stops</p>

The best destinations to visit in March

<p>Rome’s Colosseum</p>

Italy drops pre-travel testing for vaccinated Brits

<p>Collective Gallery, Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat</p>

How to spend a day in Calton Hill, Edinburgh’s new culture hub

<p>Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city </p>

What to see and do in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city