City Breaks

Expert travel guides on the best destinations for a city break around the world, including advice on where to eat, drink and top things to do on your holiday.

Europe

Europe boasts countries full of adventure, natural beauty and unique food scenes. Read expert guides on the best cities to visit.

Australia and New Zealand

Read city guides from experts on holiday destinations like Melbourne and Brisbane in Australia and Aukland, New Zealand.

Africa

Africa boasts countries full of adventure, culture and beauty – and these are the best cities to visit.

The mosque at Bab Guissa Gate in Fez

Why Fes is Morocco’s most fascinating city

How to make the most of a trip to the Moroccan second city

<p>Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque, Morocco</p>

The ultimate guide to Casablanca, Morocco

It’s best known as a Hollywood golden oldie but how does the real-life set square up to its Moroccan city rivals? For Dom Tulett, Casablanca is hugely underrated

Middle East

Expert city guides for you to read ahead of your next Middle Eastern escape.

Asia

Read city guides from experts on Asia holiday destinations like Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam and Taipei in Japan.

The Keelung cityscape and temples at dusk

The ultimate guide to Taipei

Forget everything you think you know about ‘Made in Taiwan’

Osaka is Japan's second city

How to spend a weekend in Osaka

What to do if you’ve got 48 hours in this up-and-coming tourist hub

India

From Mumbai to Dehli, our travel experts have compiled handy guides on the best cities to visit throughout India.

South America

Whether you're visiting Brazil or travelling to Buenos Aires, read our features on where to eat, drink and sleep in South America's best cities.

<p> Rio is a city with year-round appeal and a Carioca culture that’s all its own</p>

The ultimate guide to Rio de Janeiro

It’s a beautiful city best known for its lively carnival but James Litston discovers how much more there is to enjoy during a Rio city break

The ultimate guide to Rio de Janeiro

It’s a beautiful city best known for its lively carnival but James Litston discovers how much more there is to enjoy during a Rio city break

<p> Rio is a city with year-round appeal and a Carioca culture that’s all its own</p>

Central America

Explore the best of Central America by visiting the likes of Mexico and Costa Rica with the help of our expert city guides on recommended things to do and hotels to stay at.

Santa Fe, New Mexico city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop

With charming adobe buildings and bluebird skies, the New Mexico capital’s aesthetic appeal is endless. There’s more than ever to draw the culturally curious, finds Elizabeth Miller

USA

The USA boasts stunning scenery and exciting activities in every state, from New York skylines to Texan deserts. Read expert city guides on where to eat, drink and sleep.

<p>The Manhattan skyline at sunset, New York City</p>

How to do the perfect New York city break

NYC is the city you want to get right – whether that’s a hotel in the neighbourhood you most want to explore, the totally-worth-it dinner bill or the sightseeing shortlist, says Lucy Thackray

How to do the perfect New York city break

NYC is the city you want to get right – whether that’s a hotel in the neighbourhood you most want to explore, the totally-worth-it dinner bill or the sightseeing shortlist, says Lucy Thackray

<p>The Manhattan skyline at sunset, New York City</p>

Canada

Expert city guides for you to read ahead of your next Canadian adventure.

<p>The Grouse mountain gondola</p>

Vancouver city guide: where to stay, eat, drink and shop

British Columbia’s nature-shrouded city has an ideal mix of trendy neighbourhoods and outdoorsy pursuits – though you may need an umbrella, says Mike MacEacheran

Italy

From wine tasting in vineyards to shopping sprees, browse expert guides on what some of Italy's best cities have to offer.

France

Whether you're visiting Toulouse or travelling to Paris, read expert city guides on where to eat, drink and sleep throughout France.

<p>Sunrise over the Saone River, Lyon</p>

Lyon city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay

It’s foodie, fun and furnished with surprising public art – so why isn’t France’s stylish eastern city more famous? Anna Richards digs into its chef-loved gourmet scene

Spain

Expert city guides for you to read ahead of your next Spanish adventure.

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, looking across the lake in Placa de Gaudi gardens

What to do in Barcelona

With iconic architecture, a flourishing Michelin star-worthy food scene and a vermouth revival under way, there’s never been a better time to check out the Catalan capital

What to do in Barcelona

With iconic architecture, a flourishing Michelin star-worthy food scene and a vermouth revival under way, there’s never been a better time to check out the Catalan capital

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, looking across the lake in Placa de Gaudi gardens

Germany

From Munich to Cologne, our travel experts have compiled handy guides on the best cities to visit in Germany.

<p>Cologne cathedral Christmas market </p>

Cologne city guide: where to eat, drink shop and stay

A quaint riverside cluster crowned by one of Europe’s most impressive cathedrals, Cologne is an atmospheric spot for a beer, a bite and a breezy boat trip, writes Tamara Hinson

Cologne city guide: where to eat, drink shop and stay

A quaint riverside cluster crowned by one of Europe’s most impressive cathedrals, Cologne is an atmospheric spot for a beer, a bite and a breezy boat trip, writes Tamara Hinson

<p>Cologne cathedral Christmas market </p>

Ireland

Plan your next Irish adventure with these city guides.

UK

Read handy city guides from experts on the best things to do, recommended restaurants and hotel reviews for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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

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

With the best views in the city and cutting-edge art spaces, the capital’s ‘other’ peak has been reinvented, says Sally Coffey

<p>Roath Park’s white clock tower, a <a href="/topic/cardiff">Cardiff</a> icon</p>

How to spend a day in Roath, Cardiff’s most charming neighbourhood

Zero-waste shopping, chic little wine bars and green spaces galore – this forward-thinking ’hood is the place to stay if you’re stopping by the Welsh capital, says local Emma Sparks

England

Whether you're heading up north to Manchester or travelling to London, read these handy guides on where to eat, drink and sleep in England's best cities.

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

The ultimate guide to Manchester

The UK’s own slick northern metropolis was recently ranked third in the world by Time Out. Lucy Thackray immerses herself in its distinctive food and culture scene

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