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We know that London is the best city in the world. But like any metropolis, it can also get a bit much sometimes. Occasionally, what you want isn’t to drink cocktails in a trendy bar after seeing the hottest Gen Z bedroom popstar at the Islington Assembly Hall, but a little peace and quiet, actually. Enter: the weekend getaway, invented by the Victorians (probably), there’s a reason why Londoners have been taking sojourns to the seaside on sunny bank holidays since the 1800s.  Together, we’ve come up with a cracking list of our favourite day trip destinations near London. There’s something for everyone here, from historic cities and cute villages to sandy beaches and rolling countryside. We've included some recommendations for ace restaurants, quaint little pubs, and our favourite things to do at each destination on the list – all of which are close enough to the city that you can get there and back in one sweet day.  Best day trips from London at a glance 🍔 Best for foodies: Margate 🎭 Best for culture lovers: Stratford-Upon-Avon ⛪ Best for history buffs: Canterbury 🛁 Best for families: Bath 🐴 Best for hikers: New Forest 🍺 Best for pub crawls: Lewes 🏖️ Best for seaside fun: Brighton RECOMMENDED:✨The best day trips an hour from London👪 The best family day trips from London☀️ The best weekend trips from London🏘️ The best Airbnbs near London🌳 The best quirky Airbnbs in the UK This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial conte

For the past eight years, we’ve made it our mission to scope out the coolest pockets of the world’s greatest cities in order to create our definitive annual ranking. The places where stuff like nightlife, art, culture, and affordable food and drink can be found on every corner and down every backstreet. Where diversity is championed and independent businesses thrive, from old-school boltholes to the newest avant-garde art space. Put simply, the world’s coolest neighbourhoods are places that represent the soul of our cities, while maintaining their own unique local character that draws people in to live, work and play. So, what are the neighbourhoods that fit the bill this year? To find out, we asked our network of writers and editors across a breadth of cities to nominate the vibiest district in their hometown right now. We then ranked every neighbourhood against criteria including culture, community, liveability, nightlife, food and drink, street life and that hard-to-define sense of ‘nowness’.  On our list this year, you’ll find everything from homely, village-like enclaves with tight-knit communities to revitalised city-centre hubs and formerly dormant, industrial areas transformed into creative districts. Many are underrated spots that sit in the shadow of their commercialised counterparts; others have become unexpected culinary hotspots or magnets for the city’s artists, writers and activists. What they all have in common is a DIY spirit – and an unshakeable proclivity f

Sure, winter has its perks. Cosying up by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate in hand is lovely. Big woolen jumpers are ever-chic. But there’s no warm, fuzzy feeling that comes close to feeling actual warmth. In our eyes, you just can’t beat the sunshine: sitting on a rooftop terrace, ice-cold cocktail in hand… bonus points if everyone back home is stuck with endless grey drizzle. There are plenty of places across the world still basking in glorious sunshine from October to February. Our list of the best winter sun destinations this year spans six continents and five months, giving you 20 recommendations for the very best places you can visit from October to March. Whether it’s Thai beaches, African safaris or sunny city breaks in Europe, we’ve got you covered. The best winter sun destinations at a glance: 🏖️ Best for beaches: Thailand 🏙️ Best for a city break: Cape Town, South Africa 🌡️ Warmest in Europe: Tenerife, Spain 🐘 Best for wildlife: Namibia 🎭 Best for an arty break: Cartagena, Colombia 🍜 Best for food: Vietnam At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts. RECOMMENDED:☀️ Europe’s 10 best winter sun destinations

Sure, you can choose one of the many, many classic hotel chains on offer for your trip to Lisbon – but what about if you fancy something a little different? A boutique, perhaps, or a central hotel with the best rooftop bar in the city? In that case, it sounds like you’re looking for something a little more cool. And that’s where we come in: the hotels on this list don’t just have great service, good food and nice rooms, they’ve all got a little something that makes them unique, and a place where locals and tourists actually want to hang out for the weekend. These are the coolest hotels in Lisbon, right now.  Lisbon’s coolest hotels at a glance 📻 Best for retro charm: The Vintage 🏙️ Best for city views: Memmo Príncipe Real 🏛️ Best for a historic stay: AlmaLusa Alfama 🛋️ Best self-catering: The Lumiares 🏠 Best for homely vibes: Dear Lisbon 📍 RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to hotels in Lisbon How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world – new openings, old classics and everything in between – to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. Along with our brilliant team over at Time Out Lisbon, every hotel on this list has been individually reviewed and selected for a reason: we’ve been there, we think it’s great and we’d genuinely recommend it. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. ?

It won’t shock you to learn that we’re obsessed with the city, but even the biggest townies among us need to press pause on the endless bustle and noise occasionally – and that’s where the glorious British countryside comes in.  Up and down the UK, there are magnificent hideaways tucked next to our rivers, amongst our woodland and even up our trees, offering you panoramic greenery and the perfect excuse to actually, properly log off for a while. So whether you’re after a scenic hangout for a pals weekend or a romantic mini break, these log cabins, treehouses, shacks and eco-friendly huts have got you covered. RECOMMENDED:🍃The most beautiful national parks in the UK🌤️The best places to visit in the UK🏄The best extreme outdoor activity breaks in the UK🏰The most amazing UK castles that you can actually stay in At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Durante los últimos ocho años, nos hemos propuesto como misión descubrir los rincones más interesantes de las grandes ciudades del mundo para crear nuestro ranking anual definitivo. Lugares donde se pueden encontrar cosas como vida nocturna, arte, cultura y comida y bebida asequibles en cada esquina y en cada callejón. Espacios donde se defiende la diversidad y prosperan los negocios independientes, desde refugios de toda la vida hasta los espacios de arte más vanguardistas. Dicho de manera sencilla, los mejores barrios del mundo son aquellos que representan el alma de nuestras ciudades, a la vez que mantienen un carácter local único que atrae a la gente a vivir, trabajar y disfrutar en ellos. Entonces, ¿cuáles son los barrios que encajan con este perfil este año? Para averiguarlo, pedimos a nuestra red de redactores y editores de todo el mundo que nominaran el distrito con más vibra de su lugar de residencia en este momento. Después clasificamos cada barrio según criterios como la cultura, la comunidad, la habitabilidad, la vida nocturna, la gastronomía, la vida en la calle y ese difícil de definir sentido de la actualidad. En la lista de este año encontrarás de todo: desde lugares acogedores y con aire de pueblo, con comunidades muy unidas, hasta centros urbanos revitalizados y antiguas zonas industriales adormecidas que se han transformado en distritos creativos. Muchos son lugares infravalorados que viven a la sombra de sus versiones más comercializadas; otros se han conv

Durant els darrers vuit anys, ens hem proposat com a missió descobrir els racons més interessants de les grans ciutats del món per crear el nostre rànquing anual definitiu. Els llocs on es poden trobar coses com la vida nocturna, l’art, la cultura i menjar i beure assequibles a cada cantonada i a cada carreró. Els espais on es defensa la diversitat i els negocis independents prosperen, des dels refugis de tota la vida fins als espais d’art més avantguardistes. Dit d’una manera senzilla, els millors barris del món són aquells que representen l’ànima de les nostres ciutats, alhora que mantenen un caràcter local únic que atrau la gent a viure-hi, treballar-hi i gaudir-hi. Així doncs, quins són els barris que encaixen amb aquest perfil enguany? Per esbrinar-ho, vam demanar a la nostra xarxa de redactors i editors d’arreu del món que nominessin el districte amb més vibra del seu lloc de residència en aquest moment. Després vam classificar cada barri segons criteris com la cultura, la comunitat, l’habitabilitat, la vida nocturna, la gastronomia, la vida al carrer i aquell difícil de definir sentit de l'actualitat. A la llista d’enguany trobaràs de tot: des de llocs acollidors i amb aire de poble, amb comunitats molt unides, fins a centres urbans revitalitzats i antigues zones industrials adormides que s’han transformat en districtes creatius. Molts són llocs infravalorats que viuen a l’ombra de les seves versions més comercialitzades; d’altres s’han convertit en inesperats pols gas

タイムアウト東京 > トラベル >世界で最もクールな20の街 過去8年間、私たちは世界の主要都市の中から最もクールなエリアを見つけ出し、毎年恒例のランキングを作ってきた。ナイトライフやアート、カルチャー、手頃な飲食が楽しめる場所。多様性が尊重され、老舗の隠れ家的スポットから最先端のアートスペースまで、独自の個性を持つ店が息づく場所だ。端的に言えば「世界で最もクールな街」は、その都市の魂を体現しつつ、独自の魅力で人々をひきつけ、暮らし・仕事・遊びが自然に交わるエリアのことだ。 今年の注目すべき街はどこなのか？　その答えを探すために、私たちは世界各地のライターや編集者に、今まさに自分の街で最も「雰囲気がある」地区を推薦してもらった。そして、カルチャー、コミュニティ、住みやすさ、ナイトライフ、飲食、ストリートライフ、そして言葉にしにくい「今っぽさ」を基準にランキングを作った。 リストには、温かみのある村のようなコミュニティが息づくエリアや、再開発で活気を取り戻した都心のハブ、かつて眠っていた工業地帯がクリエーティブに変貌した場所など、様々な街が登場する。商業化された有名スポットの陰に隠れて見過ごされがちな場所もあれば、意外なグルメの名所、アーティストや作家、アクティビストをひきつけるカルチャーの拠点になった街もある。共通しているのは、DIY精神と、独創性や遊び心にあふれることだ。 さあ、議論の準備はできた？　これが、今「世界で最もクールな街」だ。 原文はこちら

This list is from 2024. Our latest ranking for 2025 is live here. In 2024, what exactly makes a neighbourhood cool? Craft breweries, natty wine bars and street art are well and good, but the world’s best, most exciting and downright fun neighbourhoods are much more than identikit ‘hipster hubs’. They’re places that reflect the very best of their cities – its culture, community spirit, nightlife, food and drink – all condensed in one vibey, walkable district. To create our annual ranking, we went straight to the experts – our global team of on-the-ground writers and editors – and asked them what the coolest neighbourhood in their city is right now, and why. Then we narrowed down the selection and ranked the list using the insight and expertise of Time Out’s global editors, who vetted each neighbourhood against criteria including food, drink, arts, culture, street life, community and one-of-a-kind local flavour. The result? A list that celebrates the most unique and exciting pockets of our cities – and all their quirks. Yes, you’ll find some of those international hallmarks of ‘cool’. But in every neighbourhood on this list there’s something you won’t find anywhere else. Ever been to a photography museum that moonlights as a jazz club? Or a brewery with a library of Russian literature? How about a festival dedicated to fluff? When communities fiercely support and rally around their local businesses, even the most eccentric ideas can become a reality. And that, in our eyes, is

タイムアウト東京 > トラベル >2024年、世界で最もクールな30のストリート 旅行で都市を訪れた際、主要な観光スポットを巡るのもいいが、脇道に逸れたり、緑豊かな大通りに出くわしたりしてこそ、その街の本当の個性が垣間見えるものだ。ストリートは地域生活の中心。地域の人々が集ったり、新しく出来た店や施設が行きつけになったり、住民が出かけたり、ぶらぶらしたり、楽しんだりする場所なのだ。 では、今、散策する価値のある、世界で最もクールなストリートとはどこだろうか。その答えを見つけるために、我々は世界各地のそれぞれの都市に在住し、地元の事情に詳しい編集者と寄稿者に連絡を取り、自分たちの都市の最もクールなストリートについて論証してもらった。そして、集まった候補を絞り込み、世界で最もクールな大通り、主要道路、裏通り、並木道などの最終的なランキングを作り上げた。 ここ数年、ストリートライフは多少なりとも進化を遂げてきた。コロナ禍の一時的対応として屋外で行われた飲酒や食事が、我々のランキングに掲載されているストリートの多くで定番となった。さらに、歩行者天国化や大通りの交通量削減など、環境に配慮した取り組みがストリートライフの進化を後押ししている。言い換えれば、ランクインしたこれらの通りは、以前に比べてずっと歩きやすく、時間を過ごすのにずっと快適な場所になったということだ。 ランキングに選ばれたどのストリートでも、フード、ドリンク、ナイトライフ、カルチャーなどの分野で、大胆かつクリエーティブな新しいチャレンジが起きている。リスニングバーから歴史的建造物の再利用まで、各都市での最もエキサイティングな文化的トレンドが見られるのが、これらのストリートなのだ。では、散策へ出かけよう。 関連記事『世界の文化的な都市ベスト20』『2024年、世界のベストシティランキング50』

Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands – just pipping Fuerteventura to the post – and is firmly established as a magnet for tourists, especially the Brits. Most travellers gravitate to the south, with a favourite being Playa de las Américas, the top draw for night owls and home to some mammoth resorts. But the northern part of the island has gained steam as an alternative destination with more rustic offerings. A concerted government effort to maintain high tourism standards has resulted in an array of hotel offerings running the gamut, from the party hearty to the placid. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly, grown-up luxury or an all-inclusive resort, here are our picks of the best hotels in Tenerife.  🏝️ Where to stay in Tenerife🗻 The best things to do in Tenerife🌅 The best Canary Islands to visit How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world – new openings, old classics and everything in between – to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 🇪🇸 Ultimate guide to Spain

Boasting the likes of Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan, it’s no surprise that Italy is one of the most visited places in Europe (and the world). And the magic of Italy is that you can travel there every year and never, ever have a similar holiday twice. From the Dolomites’ sweeping mountains to the gritty city life of Sicily’s Palermo, this country has every kind of holiday destination imaginable.  How should you decide where to go in Italy? Deciding where to go in Italy is a tough call, but it also really depends on what kind of holiday you want (and what time of year it is). For a packed few days seeing sights and eating lovely food, go for Florence, Rome or Venice. But for a laid-back, villa-style escape in nature, consider the Tuscan countryside. The best bit? You don’t even have to choose – Intercity trains mean you can jump from city to city easily and affordably, and tick a bunch off in one holiday. We’ve included recommendations for all the best spots in Italy on our list below – enjoy! Recommended:🏖️ The best beaches in Italy🏝️ The best islands in Italy🏫 The best small towns and villages in Italy☀️ The best things to do in Italy Ella Doyle and Grace Beard are Time Out’s travel editors. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affi

Just north of the throngs of beach-goers and sun-seekers on Tenerife’s southwestern coast, this striking clifftop hotel has been a go-to for blissed-out poolside luxury with a side of golf and high-end dining since 2005. Its signature salmon-coloured buildings and palatial Moroccan-style architecture make it one of the most recognisable properties in the Ritz-Carlton portfolio – and rightly so, as this place is stop-you-in-your-tracks gorgeous. Upping the ante is brand-new high-end accommodation option The Retreat, an exclusive ‘hotel-within-a-hotel’ where guests are granted total privacy, ultra-personalised service and no-holds-barred access to the hotel’s best bits. Why stay at Ritz-Carlton Abama? This is a Ritz hotel, so you can expect unadulterated luxury. You’ll see kids doggy-paddling under bridges in the Lagoon Pool and parents ordering their third glass of champers. In the lobby, you’ll see golfers gearing up for a day at the on-site 18-hole championship course. Who knows, you might even see a celebrity. I’ll admit, being none of the above, I was expecting to feel a little out of place – but there’s more than enough room here to be in your own bubble, and the staff really do go out of their way to make you feel welcome.  I’ve mentioned how good-looking it is, but it bears repeating. The hotel is whimsical in its beauty, with bridges looping over a koi-filled central lake, pink staircases twisting out of buildings, and gangly palm trees shooting high into the sky. Fami

Just north of the throngs of beach-goers and sun-seekers on Tenerife’s southwestern coast, this striking clifftop hotel has been a go-to for blissed-out poolside luxury with a side of golf and high-end dining since 2005. Its signature salmon-coloured buildings and palatial Moroccan-style architecture make it one of the most recognisable properties in the Ritz-Carlton portfolio – and rightly so, as this place is stop-you-in-your-tracks gorgeous. Upping the ante is brand-new high-end accommodation option The Retreat, an exclusive ‘hotel-within-a-hotel’ where guests are granted total privacy, ultra-personalised service and no-holds-barred access to the hotel’s best bits. Why stay at Ritz-Carlton Abama? This is a Ritz hotel, so you can expect unadulterated luxury. You’ll see kids doggy-paddling under bridges in the Lagoon Pool and parents ordering their third glass of champers. In the lobby, you’ll see golfers gearing up for a day at the on-site 18-hole championship course. Who knows, you might even see a celebrity. I’ll admit, being none of the above, I was expecting to feel a little out of place – but there’s more than enough room here to be in your own bubble, and the staff really do go out of their way to make you feel welcome.  I’ve mentioned how good-looking it is, but it bears repeating. The hotel is whimsical in its beauty, with bridges looping over a koi-filled central lake, pink staircases twisting out of buildings, and gangly palm trees shooting high into the sky. Fami

If you’ve got a window seat on the right side of the plane landing at Tenerife South airport, it’s impossible to miss the terracotta labyrinth of Barceló Tenerife. This massive, 272-room hotel feels like a small town, with low buildings clustered around plant-filled courtyards and a river-like pool snaking through its centre. Once checked in, you’re given a map of the place, like you would at a zoo or a theme park. There are restaurants and bars, hairdressers and shops, a nightclub, a volleyball court, a climbing wall, a lake, even an on-site environmental reserve. In other words, there’s everything you could possibly need here from an all-inclusive – and then some.  Why stay at Barceló Tenerife? Barceló Tenerife is on the island’s sun-soaked southern coast, and like many of the chain’s properties, it’s beautiful in a way that makes every effort to preserve its natural environment, rather than impose on it. Between clay-coloured buildings (all of them low-lying – you won’t find towerblock hotels in this corner of the island), there are cacti-studded patios and palm tree-filled courtyards. Interiors are shady and calm, full of rattan furnishings, wood and ceramics. But Barceló Tenerife is as fun as it is relaxing – this is an all-inclusive, after all, with families and couples catered to with a huge breadth of entertainment, adventure and food and drink offerings.  What are the rooms like at Barceló Tenerife? The 272 rooms here range from poolside doubles and spacious family s

If you’ve got a window seat on the right side of the plane landing at Tenerife South airport, it’s impossible to miss the terracotta labyrinth of Barceló Tenerife. This massive, 272-room hotel feels like a small town, with low buildings clustered around plant-filled courtyards and a river-like pool snaking through its centre. Once checked in, you’re given a map of the place, like you would at a zoo or a theme park. There are restaurants and bars, hairdressers and shops, a nightclub, a volleyball court, a climbing wall, a lake, even an on-site environmental reserve. In other words, there’s everything you could possibly need here from an all-inclusive – and then some.  Why stay at Barceló Tenerife? Barceló Tenerife is on the island’s sun-soaked southern coast, and like many of the chain’s properties, it’s beautiful in a way that makes every effort to preserve its natural environment, rather than impose on it. Between clay-coloured buildings (all of them low-lying – you won’t find towerblock hotels in this corner of the island), there are cacti-studded patios and palm tree-filled courtyards. Interiors are shady and calm, full of rattan furnishings, wood and ceramics. But Barceló Tenerife is as fun as it is relaxing – this is an all-inclusive, after all, with families and couples catered to with a huge breadth of entertainment, adventure and food and drink offerings.  What are the rooms like at Barceló Tenerife? The 272 rooms here range from poolside doubles and spacious family s

Other than an old sugar cane mill, a clifftop art museum and a beach with imported sand, there’s not much going on in Calheta. So you might wonder why this sleepy seaside town is home to two of Madeira’s seven Savoy hotels; the other five a forty-minute drive away in Funchal, the island’s capital. But after a long weekend spent at the newest offering, Savoy Signature’s glossy Saccharum Resort, I get why a hotel like this exists somewhere like Calheta. Saccharum makes the most of the area’s quiet, wild beauty, positioning the isolated town as a worthwhile spot to come for some real peace.  The resort is built between the hills and the ocean on the site of a former sugar cane mill; a heritage the hotel, like the town, flaunts with pride. There are chairs made from old barrels, railings modelled after sugarcanes, and random, massive pieces of old machinery sitting around. Even the restaurants are themed around the beloved regional product, with names like ‘Alambique’ and ‘Trapiche’ referencing sugarcane processes. (On that note, go to Trapiche for a poolside lunch and save the multi-course tasting menu at Alambique for that one blow-out dinner). An ocean-facing infinity pool is the hotel’s focal point; indeed, it feels like most of the hotel convenes here, some of them paying €35 (!) for the privilege of a poolside bed. ‘Premium’ guests get access to Bali beach beds and their own sundeck, but don’t worry, there are loads of vantage points to take in the island’s rugged splendour

Leave the latex at home – Bar Kinky is not a kinky bar, in the traditional sense. But that doesn’t mean it’s not sexy. Behind a curtain and down in the basement of Georgian restaurant Kinkally, this stripped-back cocktail den is all moody metals and concrete, livened up by sultry red lighting. And with only six or so seats at the bar, it’s as intimate as it gets. Allow the bartender to walk you through a menu of bold, playful cocktails with unlikely flavour combinations (vodka with beetroot, walnut and blue cheese, for example, or an elderflower spritz with a dash of soy sauce). If you’re not feeling too kinky, the team is happy to whip up any of the classics. A menu of ‘naughty nibbles’ is on hand for any hunger pangs, including delicious little beef tartare sandwiches and shrimp rolls.  Order this Guinness fans will enjoy the ‘Vision’ – sweet and creamy at the top, sour and slightly savoury at the bottom, made with whiskey, basil, coconut, horchata and milk tea. Time Out tip This place is walk-ins only, but if you’re worried about getting a seat, message the bar on Instagram and they’ll get back to you within minutes to let you know if they have any space. Big group? Ask about the private, bookable room.

Five years after opening in Soho, modern Sri Lankan restaurant Kolamba now has a second London venue. Unlike the first, which is next door to Dishoom on the perpetually thronging-with-crowds Kingly Street, Kolamba East sits on a quiet Shoreditch backstreet. Inside it’s equally calm: a large, warmly-lit warehouse space with sand-coloured furnishings, jazz playing through the speakers, and that pleasing low chatter that invites you to settle down and enjoy the vibe.  Even though mango achchuri makes my eyes water, I can’t stop going back for more Where the decor has understated nods to Sri Lanka, like palm tree print wallpaper in the loo, the menu is a dizzying showcase of the island nation’s brightest, boldest flavours. I love spice, but if you don’t, I wouldn’t bother booking: most dishes we try are seriously punchy. Take the mango achchuri, an option from the ‘snacks’ portion of the menu: cold slithers of mango soaked in a fiery chilli dressing. Even though it makes my eyes water – maybe because it makes my eyes water – I can’t stop going back for more. We move onto starters: hot butter soft shell crab (lovely and sweet, but more drowning than swimming in butter) and jackfruit roti (surprisingly plump, served with an energising little cucumber and coriander salad). Sri Lankan cooking uses a lot of dry spice, so you can expect a level of heat that chars the back of your throat – kind of like an illicit cigarette. Lamb shank is a buttery-tender hunk of meat, slow-cooked over

The first thing you should know about Ellenborough Park is that it’s posh – thoroughly posh, in all the ways you’d expect a stately country home bordering the Cheltenham Racecourse to be. There’s a boot room for renting Dubarry boots and wax jackets. Bookable activities include archery, polo, horseback riding and shooting. When the races are on, guests decked out in their finest tweeds and furs are chauffeured to the heart of the action in private luxury cars (it’s worth noting you can walk there in less than 20 minutes, but heels won’t do well with the mud).  A little hoity-toity maybe, but it’s all part of the fun of being here. When you stay in a fifteenth-century manor house, walking to your room means ducking under archways and tip-toeing along creaky floorboards in slightly wonky hallways. Gothic windows frame ridiculously idyllic views across manicured grounds and the Cotswolds hills (keep an eye out for deer). The floor and tables shake when someone walks across the restaurant. Ellenborough Park simply has character, even if that character wouldn’t be out of place in Saltburn. The 61 rooms, unique in size and shape – some regal, others cosy and cottage-like – have been crafted with class by luxury interior designer Nina Campbell. Ours is one of the three Manor Suites, tastefully decorated with navy walls, mahogany Chippendale furniture and plump floral armchairs. Everything has the exceptional attention to detail you only get in really nice hotels: perfectly chopped c

For most Londoners, Alexandra Park is synonymous with Alexandra Palace or ‘Ally Pally’, the Grade II-listed music venue that sits atop the park’s hill and hosts the annual unruly World Darts Championship. But the surrounding parkland is vast – 196 acres, no less – and drop-dead beautiful no matter the season. I’ve spent many summer days steering a giant unicorn around the boating lake, crunching through carpets of yellow leaves on the tree-lined avenues in autumn, and sledding down the hill (when we get enough snow) in winter. And, of course, that panoramic city view is there to admire year-round.

Amsterdam has its share of historic hotels, but none can boast the legacy of the Doelen. The oldest hotel in the Dutch capital and a designated national heritage site, it’s here in the old banquet hall that Rembrandt’s The Night Watch – one of the world’s most famous paintings – was first displayed, way back in the seventeenth century. While you’ll now find it hanging a ten-minute tram ride away in the Rijksmuseum, a copy of the original is still proudly displayed in the hotel’s Rembrandt Suite.  The entire hotel is modelled after the Dutch master, notably so in the on-site restaurant Omber, where the crockery, menus and even the flowers are all the same shade of deep orangey-brown (apparently Rembrandt’s favourite colour to paint with). The food, we’re told, is influenced by seventeenth-century Dutch flavours, which mostly translates to a lot of pickling and smoking (in other words, delicious).   The lobby could do with a hint of the restaurant’s dark-toned moodiness. It’s almost garishly opulent, coldly lit by a huge crystal chandelier, with ornate gold swirls bordering the walls and enormous vases of flowers, which look somehow a bit stiff and staged. But the rooms and suites are much less stuffy. Our canal-facing suite was the perfect mix of understated and sophisticated, simply decorated with quality furniture, complete with a plush king-sized bed. The best bit? The huge marble-floored bathroom with his-and-hers sinks and a free-standing tub. The Doelen was taken over by

I arrived at Mama Shelter from the beach – sand in my shoes, covered in sun lotion, hair stringy with seawater – and found myself sharing the lift with an impeccably dressed group ascending to the rooftop for sundowners. Not that anyone gave a damn, because anything goes here, the only Portuguese outpost of Mama Shelter’s brand of playful boutique hotels strung across the continent.  It’s as cheeky as its sister venues (sex toys for sale in the lobby, superhero masks on the lampshades, a pretty extensive adult film menu on the telly), but with little Portuguese flourishes to remind you where you are – the forest green tile-clad exterior, a Remodelado tram mural in the lift, ocean-wave carpets in the bedrooms, marine-themed decor in the restaurant and locally-made arts and crafts dotted all over the place.  But, let’s be real, you’re not about to forget you’re slap-bang in the heart of Lisbon. Mama Shelter is just off the lively central thoroughfare of Avenida da Liberdade, and in the other direction you have the boutiques and bars of Príncipe Real – honestly, take any route from the hotel’s corner doors and you’re in for a great walk. Before (or after) you go, though, stick around for a cocktail on Mama’s rooftop or a meal at Mama’s restaurant. Much like its outposts in London, Bordeaux and elsewhere, Mama Shelter is a neighbourhood attraction in its own right.  If the queue’s anything to go by, the rooftop is the place to be at sunset, with an unbeatable view over the city’s

Did you know you can go on safari in Kent? It turns out you can, and it’s actually really, really good. Hundreds of creatures roam the grounds of this 600-acre resort, from Big Five beasts to howler monkeys and bush dogs. Outside of the main wildlife park, safaris trundle guests up the slopes of the reserve to meet giraffes, zebras, rhinos and more. And the whole thing looks out over charming countryside right down to the Kent coast.  While Port Lympne makes for a perfect day trip, an overnight stay is where the magic happens. We camped out in the brand-new Lookout Bubble – and when I say ‘camped’, I mean we slept under the stars in the most luxurious transparent dome you’ve ever seen, complete with a freestanding tub, walk-in shower, seating area, surround sound speakers and a massive, comfy bed. It’s an experience hard to top, waking up to the sounds of animals and getting to explore the reserve before it officially opens for the day (in your very own golf buggy, no less). The Lookout Bubble is right next to the lion’s den, and we were lucky enough to spend an uninterrupted half hour watching the big cats pacing the grounds before anybody else came along.  The bubble’s only downfall? Our stay took place over a warm weekend, and the trapped heat in the dome made spending time inside of it almost unbearable during the day (thank God for the spacious terrace). Conversely, temperatures dropped drastically in the dome when the sun went down, but nothing jumping into bed (or the

Tame Impala fans, have we got news for you. Other than a handful of festival appearances, it’s been over six years since Kevin Parker’s psychedelic rock act Tame Impala toured Europe and the UK. Now, to mark the release of the brand-new album Deadbeat on October 17, the Australian star is returning to the continent with a blockbuster run of shows starting in spring 2026. Want to get tickets? We’ve got all the info you need to Let It Happen.  What are the dates for Tame Impala’s European tour in 2026? 2026 UK and European dates Super Bock Arena – Pavilhão Rosa Mota, Porto, Portugal - April 4 MEO Arena, Lisbon, Portugal – April 5 Movistar Arena, Madrid, Spain – April 7 Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain – April 8 LDLC Arena, Lyon, France – April 10 Inalpi Arena, Turin, Italy – April 12 Unipol Arena, Bologna, Italy – April 13 Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland – April 14 Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany – April 16 PreZero Arena, Gliwice, Poland – April 18 O2 Arena, Prague, Czechia – April 20 Barclays Arena, Hamburg, Germany – April 23 Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark – April 25 Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden – April 26 Unity Arena, Oslo, Norway – April 27 Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany – April 29 Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany – April 30 PSD Bank Dome, Dusseldorf, Germany – May 1 Accor Arena, Paris, France – May 3 Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands – May 4 AFAS Dome, Antwerp, Belgium – May 5 The O2, London, United Kingdom – May 7 Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom – May 8

Ibiza is typically a solid choice for some shoulder season sunshine, but this week the Spanish island – alongside neighbouring Formentera – was hit with a red weather warning after heavy rainfall led to severe flooding.  Images and videos show deluged streets and cars being swept along by rainwater. The red weather warning has since been lifted, but even so, you might be worried about visiting the Balearic Islands right now. So, is it safe to visit Ibiza and Formentera? And can you get a refund if you cancel or reschedule your trip? We’ve got all the info you need. What caused the flooding? The heavy flooding was caused by the aftermath of Hurricane Gabrielle, according to The Independent, as low-lying regions like the Balearics were swamped by torrential rain. Spain has seen frequent heavy rains and downpours in recent years, which scientists say is a direct result of climate change.  In Ibiza, popular tourist areas including Ibiza Town and San Antonio were particularly badly affected. Is it safe to travel to Ibiza and Formentera? Though more than 200 tourists had to be evacuated yesterday, and locals were warned to stay indoors, the weather has since returned to normal. On Wednesday morning, weather reports indicate sunny and warm weather in Ibiza and Formentera. The FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) in the UK has not updated its Spain travel advice page, and – despite footage showing rainwater dripping from the ceiling in Ibiza airport – flights are runni

It’s a tough time to be working in the aviation industry. Faced with staff shortages and huge levels of disruption, many workers at airlines and airports are facing long, stressful hours and poor working conditions. And, thanks to the cost of living crisis, loads of them are doing it all for lower wages, too. Needless to say, it’s no wonder that so many staff at airports and airlines have been going on strike. From Italy and Belgium to Greece and France, airports across Europe have seen thousands of flights delayed and cancelled by industrial action. Strikes can, of course, have a serious impact on your holiday, so it’s best to be as informed about them as possible. Read on for our guide to who’s going on strike in Europe right now, where and when those strikes will happen – and whether you need to worry about them.   Strikes by KLM ground staff in the Netherlands It’s been announced by trade union FNV that strikes are expected from KLM ground staff at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. The first walkout was on September 24 and the next will be from 6am-2pm on October 1.  More than 100 flights were cancelled due to a short strike in September, thought to have cost the airline €10 million. A spokesperson from KLM reportedly said that the strikes could seriously endanger the company’s future, but a union representative said management had left the ground workers no choice but to strike, according to NL Times.   Transport strikes in Italy To protect holiday travel, strikes in Italy a

Earlier this month, we announced the official opening date of Time Out Market New York, Union Square. And now, the time has come: NYC’s brand-new Time Out Market is officially open, ready to feed hungry New Yorkers with a stacked line-up of culinary superstars. Located in Union Square, Manhattan, the new market will be a smaller, more intimate venue, bringing the best of the neighbourhood together under one roof. Which restaurants will be at Time Out Market New York, Union Square? Expect everything from established classics to rising stars and local favorites, including Jamaican patties from Patty Palace, Indian kebabs from Kebabwala, Michelin-recommended tacos from Taqueria El Chato, burgers and frites from Lori Jayne, artisanal pizza from Fornino, delectable Thai from Kam Rai Thai, and world-class sarnies from Paninoteca by Anthony. There’s also a coffee & pastry showcase including gooey cinnamon rolls from Sunday Morning; croissants, egg muffins, and navettes from Épicerie Boulud; buttery shortbread from Shortbread Society; and Magnolia Bakery’s iconic banana pudding, brownies, and New York–style cheesecakes. The bar features signature cocktails alongside rotating local and craft beers, a curated wine list, and a range of mocktails and non-alcoholic options. Read more about each of the vendors here. Photograph: Courtesy of Melissa Hom| Kebabwala Opening hours The market will be open every day from 8am to 10pm. Address You can find the new Time Out Market New York, Union

Festival season 2025 is over. You know what that means? It’s time to start thinking about next summer – and Primavera Sound, one of Europe’s biggest and best music festivals, has already dropped its line-up. The festival has been a mainstay on Spain’s festival calendar for almost 25 years, and will take place as usual at Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona next summer. Check out the full line-up, dates and advice on getting tickets below. RECOMMENDED:Europe’s best music festivals to book in 2026The best music festivals in the world When and where is Primavera Sound 2026? Primavera Sound Barcelona will return to Barcelona’s Parc del Fòrum between June 3 - 7, 2026 (main acts will take place June 4 - 6). The Porto edition will take place the following weekend, but the line-up (which is usually smaller than the Barcelona edition) has not yet been announced for Porto. The Primavera Sound 2026 line-up A whopping 150 music acts are on the full Primavera Sound Barcelona line-up for 2026. In 2025, three of the biggest names in pop – Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter – took to the stage. 2026 will see legendary English rock band The Cure, American rapper Doja Cat and indie legends The xx headline the festival. Here are some of the biggest names from the 2026 line-up: The Cure Doja Cat The xx Gorillaz Massive Attack Addison Rae My Bloody Valentine PinkPantheress Skrillex Peggy Gou Lola Young Wet Leg Mac MeMarco Kneecap Little Simz And here’s the full line-up. Vie

Michelin Guide recognition is the pinnacle of excellence in the culinary world; we all know that. But what about the bar world?  There is, of course, the likes of World’s 50 Best, a coveted annual list that’s been seeking out the best bars on the planet for a good 15 years now. (In fact, they just this week dropped their 2025 longlist – check out the highly commended bars here). But the Pinnacle Guide, launched in spring 2024, seeks to bring the concept of the Michelin star into the world of drinking. Last May, the guide awarded its first ‘pins’ to 37 bars (you can read about those here). Since then, it has regularly updated its list of pinned bars, with help from anonymous reviewers who have been tasked with secretly sipping and providing feedback. Recommended: The one bar to visit in the world’s best cities, according to Time Out editors A further 61 bars have just been added to the guide, taking the total number of ‘pinned’ bars up to 146. There are 43 with 1 pin and 18 with 2 pins – meaning that Lyaness in London is the only bar with 3 pins, aka the highest possible award. Among the newly 2-pinned bars, there’s everything from Mexican-themed Mirate in Los Angeles and hotel bar Dover Yard in London to cocktail lounge The Clumsies in Athens. Read on for the full list of 2-pinned and 1-pinned bars. Newly-pinned 2 PIN bars Bar 1661, Dublin, IrelandBekeb, San Miguel De Allende, MexicoCaaa By Pietro Catalano, Lucerne, SwitzerlandDover Yard, London, UKFo+Ma, Mexico City, MexicoG

At Time Out, we have a pretty good idea of which bars are worth their salt. Our guide to the one bar to visit in the world’s best cities is curated using the expertise of our dedicated city editors and local experts, who – in the name of journalism – regularly drink their way across their hometowns to recommend only the best spots for a tipple. But we’re not the only ones rating and ranking bars – so too are the experts over at World’s 50 Best, who produce annual lists recognising the greatest hospitality venues the world over, including hotels, restaurants and bars.  The official top 50 list will be unveiled in a swanky ceremony in October, but before that, World’s 50 Best has just announced the bars ranked 51 to 100.  The list spans 35 destinations and all kinds of different drinking dens, from trendy boltholes in Bangkok to listening bars in Buenos Aires. New entries this year include Foco in Barcelona at #89, True Laurel in San Francisco at #64 and Exímia in São Paulo at #61, among others. Three bars in London made the longlist, including A Bar with Shapes For a Name, Kwãnt Mayfair and Three Sheets Soho. Read on for the full list. The world’s best bars right now, in order from 100-51   Bar Carmen — Medellín Gucci Giardino — Florence Jerry Thomas Speakeasy — Rome Kumiko — Chicago Lair — New Delhi Employees Only — New York Bar Trench — Tokyo Mírate — Los Angeles Opium — Bangkok Byrdi — Melbourne Florería Atlántico — Buenos Aires Foco — Barcelona D

Povoado por lisboetas de gema e por vizinhos recém-chegados, o bairro dos Anjos está mais movimentado do que nunca. E se a Rua do Forno do Tijolo continua a ser o coração pulsante deste pedaço de terra maioritariamente residencial, outros pontos têm vindo a ganhar novo fôlego, como é o caso do Largo de Santa Bárbara, onde já chegaram as modas dos smash burgers e dos vinhos naturais (olá, Stack; olá, Nata). E não há dúvida de que pôr a mesa é a grande especialidade por estas bandas, das tábuas de petiscos à cozinha de fusão, passando pelas pizzas, pelo café de especialidade e pelas sanduíches do momento. Guarde um espacinho para as compras – há lojas por aqui que valem mesmo a visita. Por tudo isto – e mais – o bairro dos Anjos foi eleito um dos mais cool do mundo no ranking da Time Out. Nos últimos oito anos, uma das nossas missões foi descobrir os recantos mais vibrantes das maiores cidades do mundo. Lugares onde a vida nocturna, a arte, a cultura e a boa comida e bebida se encontram em cada esquina. Onde a diversidade é celebrada e os negócios independentes prosperam, desde espaços tradicionais a galerias de arte muito à frente. Em poucas palavras: os bairros mais cool do mundo representam a alma das nossas cidades, mantendo ao mesmo tempo um carácter local único que atrai pessoas para viver, trabalhar e divertir-se. Rita ChantreNata, nos Anjos Pedimos à nossa rede de jornalistas e editores espalhados pelo planeta para nomearem o bairro mais excitante das suas cidades nes

When Time Out Budapest Market opens on September 20, it will be adding another layer of history to the storied landmark it will grace, the Corvin Palace. Anchoring a corner of prominent square Blaha Lujza tér at one of Budapest’s main crossing points, the Corvin Palace has seen many changes in its 99 years. Opened as an elegant department store by Hamburg entrepreneur Max Emden in 1926, this retail mecca was over a decade in the making, having taken over the Apollo cinema, which was moved further along the Nagykörút to the Royal Hotel (today’s Corinthia). Here’s a deep dive into the building’s history, from a modern department store through to ruin bar and its rebirth as an entertainment space after multiple wars. The original store The most notable creation of architect Zoltán Reiss, otherwise responsible for apartment blocks elsewhere around this heavily populated area of Pest, the Corvin Palace was neo-classical in style, decorated in statues by eminent sculptors Szigfrid Pongrácz and Ö Fülöp Beck, whose work had been featured in the early issues of seminal Hungarian cultural journal Nyugat from 1908 onwards. That Christmas of 1926, on the adjacent corner of the Nagykörút and Rákóczi út, Hungary’s first traffic light blinked into operation, initially operated by a police officer who could control the signals by a series of ropes. The Hungarian term villanyrendőr, ‘electric police’, is still used today for traffic lights. Photo: Flanek-Falvay-Kováts / Fortepan Inside, t

毎年、タイムアウトでは「世界のベストシティランキング」を発表している。このランキングは、1万8500人以上の現地住民を対象に行った包括的な調査の結果に基づいたもの。住民は自分の街のナイトライフや食文化、芸術文化だけでなく、幸福度や緑地へのアクセス、徒歩での移動のしやすさなどについても意見を寄せる。その結果にタイムアウトのエキスパートチームの投票を組み合わせることで、今まさに住むのにも、訪れるのにも最適な場所を網羅した都市ランキングの決定版が完成するのだ。 しかし、都市の魅力は世代によって大きく異なることがある。そこで私たちは、今の20代がどのように考えているのかに注目した。同じ調査データから30歳未満の回答だけを抽出・作成した世界のZ世代が選ぶ最高の都市ランキングは、次世代が本当に生き生きと暮らせる街をたたえるものとなった。 ランキングの作成過程からは、現代の若い都市生活者にとって本当に大切なものが浮き彫りになった。タイムアウトに関わるZ世代スタッフの中にも、自分なりの視点を持つ人たちがいる。ここでは、その一部を紹介しよう。 「私が思うに、一番大事なのは、しっかりアクセスできるカルチャーシーンです」と、タイムアウトロンドンでイギリスニュースを担当する編集者、エド・カニンガムは語る。「音楽を演奏したり、アートを展示したりできる——そうした誰もが参加可能という意味でのアクセスの良さも含まれます。そして観客にとってのアクセスの良さとは、手頃な価格でイベントや展示を楽しめることです。もし都市のアートやカルチャーシーンが排他的で、入り込みにくいものであれば、何の意味もありませんから」 「私は歩ける場所が多い都市が好きです。それが最も大事ですね。歩きやすければ、夜に気ままな散策を楽しめますし、街を探検する上でも歩くのが一番楽しい方法だと思います」とタイムアウトのトラベルライター、リヴ・ケリーは言う。「それに、Z世代としては、私みたいにお金がない人にとって歩くのはタダですからね」 ほかにも、生活費の手頃さや充実したナイトライフ、新しい友達を作りやすい環境といった点が重要視された。また、多くの都市が、多様で包摂的であることや素晴らしいアート、たくさんの緑地、効率的な公共交通機関といった理由でもランキング入りしている。 では、どんな都市がランクインしているのだろうか。2025年、Z世代にとって世界で最も住みやすい都市の公式ランキングをひもといてみよう。 1. バンコク／タイ Photograph: Shutterstock タイの首都バンコクは、特に「幸福度」と「生活の手頃さ」で高い評価を受け、ランキングのトップに輝いた。幸福度では、Z世代の84％が「ここでの生活に満足している」と回答。生活の手頃さについても71％が「生活費を抑えられる都市」と答えている。さらに、新しい出会いにも適しており、バンコクに住むZ世代の都市生活者は「友達を作りやすい」と答える割合が最も高かった。 2. メルボルン／オーストラリア Photograph: Shutterstock オーストラリアの文化都市・メルボルンは2位にランクインした。Z世代の77％が「多様で包摂的な都市」と評価し、96％が芸術・文化シーンを支持。さらに生活の質でも高得点を記録し、20代の91％が「メルボルンの生活の質は良い、あるいは素晴らしい」と答えている。  3. ケープタウン／南アフリカ  Photograph: Heinrich van Tonder / Shutterstock   3位にランク

Todos os anos, a Time Out publica o seu ranking anual das melhores cidades do mundo. As cidades entram nesta lista graças aos resultados de um inquérito abrangente que em 2025 contou com as respostas mais de 18.500 habitantes locais, que partilham as suas opiniões sobre a vida nocturna, a gastronomia e a cultura da cidade, assim como aspectos como felicidade, acesso a espaços verdes e facilidade de circulação a pé. Esses testemunhos, combinados com os votos de um painel de especialistas da Time Out, ajudam-nos a criar um guia definitivo das melhores cidades do planeta para viver (e visitar) neste momento. Mas os factores que tornam uma cidade excepcional podem variar de geração para geração – e quisemos descobrir o que pensam os jovens de hoje. Com base nos dados do inquérito Best Cities, mas filtrando apenas as respostas de pessoas com menos de 30 anos, chegámos ao ranking global das melhores cidades do mundo para a Geração Z, que destaca os lugares onde a próxima geração realmente prospera. Então, o que é que importa para os jovens urbanos de hoje? Alguns membros da equipa da Time Out que fazem parte da Geração Z deram a sua opinião. “Eu diria que o factor mais importante é uma cena cultural verdadeiramente acessível”, afirma Ed Cunningham, editor da Time Out Londres e Reino Unido. “Acessível no sentido em que qualquer pessoa pode participar, tocando música ou expondo arte, mas também para quem vai a eventos e exposições. Queremos ter imensas coisas para fazer a preços aces

Cada año, Time Out publica un ranking anual de las mejores ciudades del mundo. Pero los factores que hacen que una ciudad sea excelente pueden variar mucho de una generación a otra, y queríamos saber qué piensan los jóvenes de hoy. Basándonos en los mismos datos de nuestra encuesta de las mejores ciudades, pero filtrando las respuestas de menores de 30 años, este ranking global de las mejores ciudades del mundo para la generación Z tiene en cuenta aquellos lugares donde la próxima generación realmente prospera, y Barcelona es una de las favoritas. Foto: Shutterstock Según el ranking, no solo el 94% de los veinteañeros son felices viviendo en Barcelona, sino que el 83% de la generación Z que vive aquí describe la ciudad como “diversa e inclusiva”, empatando en esta categoría con Melbourne, que ha quedado en segunda posición. “Mis ciudades favoritas son caminables –es lo más importante, porque permite que la noche te sorprenda, y también es la manera más divertida de explorar”, dice Liv Kelly, escritora de viajes de Time Out. “Además, como parte de la generación Z, me gusta caminar porque estoy arruinada y es gratis”, y Barcelona cumple este requisito. Foto: Shutterstock Las mejores ciudades del mundo para la generación Z en 2025 Según nuestra encuesta, destacan factores como la accesibilidad económica, una buena vida nocturna y la facilidad para conocer gente nueva. Muchas ciudades entran en el ranking por ser diversas e inclusivas, y por tener un gran arte, muchos espacio