Great things to do in the world

Wondering where to go on your next weekend break or summer holiday? Every city has its own unique flavour. So, whether you're in the mood for marvelling at artistic masterpieces, haggling for souvenirs at a flea market, eating a herring sandwich, or exploring wild, green spaces, we know the perfect place for you.

Here, we've picked out some of the highlights of the world's greatest destinations to give you a snapshot of what each of them has to offer.

We regularly add new and exciting destinations to this series, so it's well worth checking back.

Britain

Dublin

Explore green spaces, then relax with a pint of the black stuff.

20 great things to do in Dublin

Edinburgh

Climb a volcano, eat offally well, then savour a wee dram of Scotch.

20 great things to do in Edinburgh

Manchester

Rejoice in Manchester's cultural energy, stellar chefs and football fervour.

10 great things to do in Manchester

Europe

Amsterdam: The Netherlands

Discover world-class art, fabulous flea markets – and how to eat herring.

20 great things to do in Amsterdam

Berlin: Germany

Walk the wall, step back into the past or hang with the avante-garde.

20 great things to do in Berlin

Cyprus

Watersports, wilderness and wine villages are all part of Cyprus's rich mix.

10 great things to do in Cyprus

Istanbul: Turkey

Haggle for carpets, tuck into Kavun dolmasi, then kick back in a hamam.

20 great things to do in Istanbul

Madrid: Spain

Witness a miracle, clap along to Flamenco, then tap into vermouth.

20 great things to do in Madrid

Milan: Italy

Experience the breadth of Italian masters from designers to DJs.

20 great things to do in Milan

Nice: France

Sunbathe on a private beach, eat 'soca', then sup a glass of organic wine.

10 great things to do in Nice

Paris: France

Soak up Satre, Picasso and Dior, then kick back at the Moulin Rouge.

20 great things to do in Paris

Rome: Italy

Revel in endless artworks and antiquities or just enjoy a gelato.

20 great things to do in Rome

Prague: Czech Republic

Eat 'head cheese', decipher a clock, then down a pint of Gambrinus.

20 great things to do in Prague

Stockholm: Sweden

Visit medieval Stockholm, sample a smörgåsbord, then get a 'fika' fix.

20 great things to do in Stockholm

Venice: Italy

Marvel at masterpieces, get about in a gondola, then relax with a gelato.

20 great things to do in Venice

North America

Boston

Join the Freedom Trail, appreciate art in a box and sup a Sam Adams.

20 great things to do in Boston

Las Vegas

Lose your shirt then drown your sorrows in a shark-infested pool.

20 great things to do in Las Vegas

Los Angeles

From star spotting to jurassic technology to Euro beats, LA has it all.

20 great things to do in Los Angeles

Miami

Romantic, hip, arty, beachy: Miami is the place to live out your dreams.

20 great things to do in Miami

New York

Astroland rides, jazz nights, Bollywood screenings: cheap and tons of fun.

20 great things to do in New York on a budget!

San Francisco

Hang off a cable car, escape to Alcatraz, then sup an organic cocktail.

20 great thiings to do in San Francisco

South America

Buenos Aires: Argentina

Get passionate about football, tango and tombs in sunny Buenos Aires.

20 great things to do in Buenos Aires

Canada

Toronto

Climb the Stair of Wonders, do Niagara, then run naked in nature.

20 great things to do in Toronto

Vancouver

Walk Stanley Park, scale Grouse Mountain, then sup a perfect cocktail.

20 great things to do in Vancouver

Rest of the world

Havana: Cuba

Pay homage to Che, shack up with a local and Rumba on the street.

20 great things to do in Havana