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Magic of the Caribbean: Indulge in an elegant escape at Cap Juluca, a beautiful Belmond resort nestled along Anguilla's pristine-sand shores

Competing for the title of the jewel in Anguilla's crown is Belmond's Cap Juluca, a favorite among A-listers and affluent travelers.

From Star Wars to Jurassic Park... 20 film and TV sets that you can visit

Think Florida’s just sunshine and beaches? THINK AGAIN! These are the amazing new thrills you can have in the Sunshine State this...

Kaikoura is the remarkable New Zealand town you don't want to miss

Festivals, pristine beaches and stunning wildlife: The gems of Malta, as chosen by the locals 

It might be where Game of Thrones was filmed, but Malta’s REAL claim to fame is its festivals!

Insta-worthy Seychelles, the Canadian Rockies and amazing Komodo Island: 2018's hottest destinations you can visit this summer!

Explore England beyond the capital: The top 5 trips from London

Tee time: How to enjoy a round of golf and more in Lisbon

The very heart of Rome: Centro Storico is the place to be for the Pantheon, piazzas and impressive hotels

Our pick of the best cheap coffee shops in Amsterdam

Exploring vibrant Venice time and again: 10 reasons we keep returning to the City of Canals

How to get around Prague: A guide to the city’s public transport and travel options

Saint-Germain-des-Prés: The classy Left Bank district that mixes irresistible sophistication with laidback chic

Lisbon for couples: How to plan a romantic city break in the Portuguese capital

Dublin's best: The most beautiful boutique hotels in the Irish capital

From island fishing in a seacluded location to river fishing with reely remarkable views: The 7 best plaices to visit in the UK...

From natural wonders to historic marvels, these are some of the best day trips from Dublin

A coin’s throw away: The best restaurants for when you’re visiting the Trevi Fountain

Príncipe Real: Charming shops, great restaurants and leafy parks enliven this booming, vibrant neighbourhood

A flavour of Prague: 8 of the best restaurants near the city’s Charles Bridge

5 of the best hotels near Lisbon beach

Lisbon may be a great European destination for a food-, culture- and museum-filled getaway, but it’s also ideal for a sun, sand and sea break, too. Surrounded by stunning coastline and quaint fishing villages, Lisbon is the full package. Stay at one of these ocean-side hotels just a short journey from the Portuguese capital for the best Lisbon experience.

8 of the best unusual hotels in Venice

You can really push the gondola out when you stay in Venice. The city is packed with one-of-a-kind hotels that offer everything from in-room jacuzzis to Michelin-starred restaurants. Here’s a round-up of the crème of the city’s hotel crop.

The best boutique hotels in Venice

Venice is cut from a different cloth to most cities around the world. Its art and architecture, for example, are like nowhere else on Earth. Some of its hotels are pretty inimitable, too. You can stay amongst tapestries and oil paintings in several places across the city. If you want your hotel room to feel less like a museum, there are also some more modern places that are every bit as opulent, but with a 21st century twist. These are our top picks of the best boutique hotels in Venice.

Deep dives: The 8 best hotel pools in Berlin

With so much to see and do, a city break in Berlin is often far from relaxing. However, opt for a hotel with an outstanding pool, and you can enjoy a few tranquil laps in stunning surroundings – ideal after a long day out. Here’s our pick of Berlin’s impressive and often historic hotel pools, for those who want to return from the German capital culturally enriched but also extremely relaxed.

The Trevi Fountain is one of the most famous landmarks in Rome. Have the luxury of staying just a short stroll away with these hotels.

As in any big city, the costs of a visit to Berlin can soon mount up. But there is plenty to see and do in the German capital that needn’t cost you a single penny (or Euro cent).

Top 9 best budget restaurants in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is crammed with brilliant places to eat from Michelin-starred restaurants to chip vans on the street, and not all will cost you a king's ransom.

If you look hard enough, there are a few accommodation options in Edinburgh that strike a happy balance between quality and cost. Here are a few of them.

Heading to Venice for a city break? Here’s all the information you need to plan the perfect getaway in this magical watery wonderland.

Beer and brewery tours in Berlin

Germans love beer and Berlin is no exception. But despite a long history of loving all things hops and barley, there has been something of a shake-up in the Berlin brewing scene in the past few years with the arrival of craft beer bars and breweries throughout the city. Here are some of the best ways to connect with the Berlin beer scene:

Where to find Lisbon’s best budget accommodation

Unlike in many capital cities, there’s a good variety of budget-friendly accommodation in Lisbon. Options range from award winning hostels with free breakfasts to hotels with rooftop bars that offer free cocktails at certain times of year. Here’s a roundup of the top options for places to lay your head that won’t cost the Earth.

Romantic hotels in Barcelona

For a trip away with your special someone, there are few cities more romantic than Barcelona. Here’s our guide to the most romantic hotels in Barcelona, featuring atmospheric restaurants, stunning rooftop bars and rooms that are just the right kind of cosy, luxurious or chic.

Are these the most characterful hotels in Paris?

One of the most visited cities in the world, Paris seems overrun with incredible hotels. From opulent five-star palaces to quirky artist's boltholes with rooftop views over Montmartre. Check out our top 10 favourite hotels that exude Gallic character.

An insider's guide to Venice Carnival

The Venice Carnival is one of the real highlights of Italy’s social calendar. For two weeks each winter, Venice becomes a riot of colour, costumes and camaraderie. This year’s event falls between 27 January and 13 February 2018, and is themed around beauty, the sea, and vanity.

Summer nightlife: Where to party in Berlin

It’s perhaps because the winter in Berlin is so long and hard that the locals turn every summer evening into some kind of party. From open-air clubs to traditional beer gardens, impromptu gatherings on the canal bank to barbecues in the park, you are sure to find the perfect spot for a hot summer night of revelry.

Winter in Amsterdam sees temperatures drop and spirits rise as the city lays on Christmas with all the trimmings.

While it may be hard to find affordable accommodation in an opulent city like Venice, it is possible. Here’s a round-up of the best budget friendly hotels in the city.

Whether you’re interested in the absurd, can’t get enough of the rare or macabre, or, are a card-carrying thrill-seeker, you’ll want these cool and unusual things to do in Amsterdam on your list.

Picking an area to stay in Lisbon isn’t always easy. To be slap-bang in the middle of things, the areas of Baixa and Alfama are good options.

The best bed and breakfasts in Edinburgh

While historically B&Bs have not always have the most glamorous of reputations, in more recent years they have increasingly been seen in favourable terms. Today, B&Bs can offer a similar standard of accommodation as a five-star hotel, but with an arguably more comfortable and homely feel. This is especially true in Edinburgh. Take your pick from quirky places where the breakfast menu feature curios like asparagus Armageddon, and seriously Scottish places that keep the Tunnocks teacakes flowing freely in the rooms.

The most romantic hotels in Amsterdam

Amsterdam may be famous for its open-minded approach to love. But beyond the Red Light District and attractions like The Sex Museum, Holland’s capital city has a seriously sensitive side. Canal side strolls, twilight water cruises, tandem bike rides and drinks on fairy light-lit terraces all feature in a couples’ getaway here. As does bolthole accommodation. Partners can book rooms that include everything from freestanding in-room bathtubs to rooftop hot tubs.

The best fashion shops in Paris

No trip to Paris is complete without a little retail therapy. One of the great fashion capitals of Europe, Paris crams a staggering number of chic boutiques and designer stores into its wide boulevards and narrow streets. Whether you're after vintage bargains, exclusive glam factor or the most in-season styles, here are 10 of the best...

The Eiffel Tower is one of the top attractions in Paris. We collected together some of our favourite facts about the Eiffel Tower to show why you should make it part of your next trip to Paris.

A few of the best places in Amsterdam to say “proost” (cheers).

Rome travel tips: Reasons to take a Rome bus tour

f you’re an experienced independent traveller, you might be inclined to turn up your nose at the prospect of taking a bus tour in Rome. After all, it can be hard to absorb the true essence of a city from behind a glass window, and some say the soul of this ancient metropolis can only be revealed by wandering its narrow pedestrianised streets, or sitting back in a vibrant piazza surrounded by street performers and artists.ce.

Heading to Amsterdam for a quick weekend break? Here's how to pack as much as possible into a day and a half…

From Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary design, Amsterdam’s buildings span a range of styles. We compiled a list of architectural gems in the city.

Amsterdam's Musemplein is dense with restaurants serving everything from pancakes to sushi. So you can recharge between visits to cultural institutions like Van Gogh museum and Rijksmuseum.

Amsterdam is best known for its dance music, but you can find club nights that cater to all tastes, from reggaeton to pop. Here are a few of the top places to spend a sleepless night in Amsterdam.

The 10 best design hotels in Paris

Paris is renowned as a haven for style and cutting-edge design – and you can enjoy it in every part of your trip here, right down to the room you stay in. For a hotel in Paris with extra aesthetic appeal, try one of these stylish design hotels.

Top 10 best hotels in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of the most visited cities in Europe. It has endless accommodation choices from quirky barges to all-singing, all-dancing luxury hotels. We’ve chosen top 10 of the best hotels in Amsterdam, (so you don't have to...)

Guide to Amsterdam zoo

Amsterdam's main zoo is an ideal day out for families, with flora, fauna and its own planetarium. It is home to more than 750 species of animal and 200 varieties of tree.

The 10 best hotels in Rome

Rome is one of the world's most visited cities. People flock to imbibe its vibrant culture, embrace the arts and soak up its extensive ancient history. Whether it's for a romantic city break or a family holiday, there's a hotel for every guest and every budget. Here are our top 10 favourites that embrace Rome's dolce vita.

Bellissimo! The best boutique hotels in Rome

Sometimes a city escape calls for accommodation that’s a little out of the ordinary. From the beautiful to the bold, forget staying in a cookie cutter chain hotel and opt for one of these superb boutique options on your next trip to Rome.

The best five-star hotels in Amsterdam

World-class art galleries, historic canal-side bars and Michelin-starred restaurants, Amsterdam certainly knows how to do romantic city breaks. Why not really push the canal boat out and spend the weekend in one of the city's luxury hotels.

Rooftop Rome: The city's best rooftop bars and restaurants

There are few things better than enjoying a delicious meal or drink with a view, whether it’s of a white-sand beach or a stunning cityscape. For visitors to one of Europe’s oldest and most historic cities, Rome has plenty of great options when it comes to rooftop wining and dining spaces. From cocktails overlooking the Colosseum to a sunset dinner with views of the Villa Borghese park, here we round up the best rooftop bars and restaurants in this ancient city.

The best free things to do in Amsterdam

It’s easy to overspend in Amsterdam. The city’s top hotels don’t think twice about charging their guests €300 a night, there’s a Michelin-starred restaurant for every month of the year, and even a simple beer in one of the main squares will burn a hole in your pocket the size of roughly eight euros. You don’t have to take out a second mortgage to visit here, though. Believe it or not, there are plenty of things you can do in Amsterdam if you’re on a budget.

The best spas in Amsterdam

City breaks in Amsterdam can get pretty busy. Thanks to the city’s 70 plus museums, 30 or so parks, and countless numbers of shops, markets, cafés and restaurants, trip timetables can fill up quickly. Visits to Holland’s capital don’t have to be all go, though. Amsterdam is dotted with spas and saunas where you can take five, 10 or even a full day to unwind.

The best hotels with rooftop bars in Barcelona

Barcelona's year-round temperatures far outdo anything Blighty has to offer, so it makes sense to make the most of the sun when visiting Barcelona.

10 of the best boutique hotels in Paris

Paris has more hotels than almost anywhere on the planet. Some of its finest are not huge behemoth hotels, instead they are elegant boutique pads with Michelin-starred restaurants and cocktail bars, while others have luxe spas or splendid views over the Eiffel Tower.

Cool, quirky and unusual restaurants in Amsterdam

With its myriad waterways, hedonistic party atmosphere and laws that set it apart from the rest of Europe, Amsterdam has always been a little different. But the Dutch capital also has some pretty eccentric dining choices, too. From a revolving dining room to a lighthouse island, here’s the lowdown on the most unusual places to eat in the Dutch capital.

A visitors guide to cycling in Amsterdam

They say if you want to know a man, walk a mile in his shoes. If you want to know an Amsterdam man, you’re probably better off riding a mile on his bike. Bikes are a major part of the city’s transportation system. You’ll find them chained to bridges, propped up outside shops, and stacked up in multi-story racks outside Central Station. Each one has its own personality, too. You’ll see everything from candy-coloured ones with bunting on the handlebars to cycles that look like antiques with battered baskets on the front. Riding a bike in the city will give you a taste of local life. It’s easy to hire one or join a bike tour, but before you get on the saddle there are a few things you should know.

The best rooftop bars in Amsterdam

A mash up of medieval spires, redbrick towers and modern glass-fronted blocks, Amsterdam is renowned for its beautiful and eclectic skyline. While there are dozens of pubs with canal-side terraces, why not see the city from a different perspective in one of Amsterdam’s many rooftop bars. Here’s our top 10 favourite places for a special sundowner.

Romantic things to do in Amsterdam

Cobbled streets lined with pretty gabled houses, cosy, candlelit cafés and atmospheric canals; Amsterdam is one of the most romantic cities in Europe. From meeting the Old Masters in the Rijksmuseum to cruising on the Amstel river and dining out in a Michelin-starred restaurant, check out our top picks for an unforgettable weekend in Amsterdam.

The best four- and five-star hotels in Berlin

Sometimes travel should be about spoiling yourself, and in Berlin there’s plenty of choice when it comes to four- and five-star hotels. Treat yourself on your trip to the German capital with this guide to some of our favourites.

The best cheap bars in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of the great party cities of Europe with pubs, bars and coffee shops brimming from every corner, plus a host of world-class dance clubs hidden in the shadows. But all this fun can have a serious affect on your bank balance. Why not check out our top 10 favourite places for a cheap night out.

   

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Budget stays: 6 cheap hotels in Dublin

Over the years, Dublin has featured in more than its fair share of lists of Europe’s most expensive cities. There’s no getting around the fact that Ireland’s capital is pricey. Most hotel rooms will leave your wallet a couple of hundred pounds lighter. At certain times of year, even Dublin’s top hostels charge £149 for a double room. Look closely, though, and you can find a few hotels that won’t send you directly into the red. Here’s a list of some of the most affordable accommodation options in the city.

The 8 best five-star hotels in Prague

Whether you’re visiting Prague for the culture, the history, or to immerse yourself in the city’s enchanting architecture, it’s hard to go wrong with a five-star hotel. From indulgent spas and decadent cocktail bars to award-winning restaurants and original Baroque architecture, if you’re willing to splash the cash, Prague’s luxury hotels offer it all. These are our top picks of the best ones.

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