Know where you’re going—not just what it costs.
Practical starter guides for choosing the right area, getting around, eating well and building a holiday that still leaves room to relax.
Alicante
Castle views, rice dishes and city beaches.
Culture + coastMálaga
Fortresses, museums, tapas and La Malagueta.
Coast + outdoorsAlgarve
Lively resorts, historic towns and quieter beaches.
Island varietyMallorca
Palma, beaches, villages and mountains.
History + seaMalta
Valletta, Mdina, harbour cities and swimming.
Sun + landscapesTenerife
Southern beaches, northern character and volcanoes.
City breakLisbon
Viewpoints, neighbourhoods and river walks.
Architecture + foodBarcelona
Gaudí, markets, parks and waterfront.
History + foodRome
Ancient landmarks and neighbourhood streets.
Art + neighbourhoodsParis
Museums, the Seine and arrondissement character.
Canals + cultureAmsterdam
Canal icons and neighbourhoods beyond the centre.
Historic cityPrague
River views, historic districts and easy transport.
WorldwideNew York City
Five boroughs, neighbourhood food and skylines.
WorldwideTokyo
Traditional quarters and future-facing districts.
WorldwideBangkok
River journeys, temples, markets and food.
WorldwideDubai
Historic creek, skyline, coast and desert.
WorldwideMarrakech
Medina craft, gardens and modern Guéliz.
WorldwideCape Town
Mountain, ocean and rich neighbourhood culture.
WorldwideSingapore
Cultural districts, MRT and hawker food.
WorldwideSydney
Harbour ferries, beaches and inner neighbourhoods.