India-Jayne Trainor

When it comes to romantic destinations, Europe is overflowing with cities where love is well and truly in the air. From wandering the pretty Jardin des Tuileries in Paris to floating down the canals of Venice or visiting Vienna’s opulent palaces, there’s no shortage of beautiful places to spend time with your loved one. And no matter if you’ve just started dating, you’ve been married for 50 years, or you’re venturing abroad alone for a dose of self-love, you can be certain every one of these cities has something extra special in store. Read on for the most romantic places I’ve ever been to in Europe – and exactly where to stay when you’re there.  READ MORE: 🧳 The best city breaks in Europe✈️ Ultimate guide to Europe travel India-Jayne Trainor is a travel writer based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. 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. 

Donning your skis and hitting the slopes has always had an expensive reputation, usually associated with kinda crowd who don’t blink twice at the prices of lift passes and luxe lodgings in the Dolomites, the Pyrenees or the Alps. However, while parts of Europe (we’re looking at you, Switzerland) are particularly expensive, there are cheap pockets for 2025 and 2026 dotted about the place, too. By the way, all prices mentioned here reflect the 2026 ski season at the time of writing and may be subject to change.  What’s the cheapest place to ski in Europe? We’ve done some digging and found the cheapest places to go skiing include central and eastern European destinations like Austria, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Slovenia. Oh, and – whisper it – there are a handful of reasonably priced spots in Italy, too. Read on to find out where. Europe’s best budget ski resorts at a glance 💸 Best budget option: Jasná Nízke Tatry, Slovakia 👪 Best for families: Babin Do, Bjelašnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina ⛷️ Best for beginners: Borovets, Bulgaria 🍻 Best for après-ski and all-night dancing: Arinsal, Andorra 🍽️ Best restaurant offerings: Livigno, Italy 📍 RECOMMENDED: The cheapest (and best) city breaks in Europe India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. 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

Washington D.C. doesn’t just brag world-class parks, museums and galleries, a bounty of historical and political institutions and a gloriously eclectic restaurant scene—it’s also got a shedload of brilliant hotels. So, from long-standing landmarks to chic and modern boutiques, we’ve rounded up our favorite places to stay, including new reviews ahead of winter 2025 of Canal House, Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown and The Pendry.  Which area is best to stay in Washington D.C.? To explore D.C.’s boutique shops and gourmet restaurants, Adams Morgan could be the spot, but head to Shaw if slick shops and trendy galleries are more your schtick. Oh, and for some classic, quaint streets and pretty manicured gardens, opt for Georgetown. There’s more information in our neighborhood guide. Washington D.C.’s best hotels at a glance: 💎 Most luxurious: Four Seasons Washington DC 👛 Best budget: The LINE Hotel DC 👙 Best pool: Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf 🤩 Most iconic: Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best cheap hotels in Washington D.C. 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, featur

Whether you’re in town for a concert, a Titans game or simply to sink your teeth into some hella-hot chicken, you’ll need somewhere to rest up and recharge. That’s why Time Out has compiled this freshly curated list of the best hotels in Nashville, which includes brand new reviews of Noelle, Grand Hyatt and Virgin Hotels Nashville just in time for winter 2025.  Which area is best to stay in Nashville? Downtown is of course the best neighborhood in Nashville to be at the forefront of all the city’s sights, but The Gulch, which is one of its newest areas, is walking distance from there, SoBro and Midtown, so is also a good base for exploring. After somewhere a bit cooler? Well, Germantown or East Nashville could be for you, but read more in our neighborhood guide.  Nashville’s best hotels at a glance: 💎 Most luxurious: The Hermitage Hotel 👛 Best budget: Motif Nashville’s Hotel on Music Row 🌃 Best view: Virgin Hotels Nashville 👙 Best pool: Grand Hyatt Nashville 🤩 Most iconic: Noelle 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best things to do in Nashville 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 th

It doesn’t get more heavenly than Hawaii, but if you’re planning a vacation to these dreamy Pacific islands, then finding the right place to stay is all the more important—we can’t have your time in paradise go to waste, after all. So, whether you’re after an off-grid grotto to immerse yourself in nature or are craving a restorative break at a gleaming beachfront property, our freshly-curated list of the best hotels in Hawaii, which includes brand new reviews of Kona Village and Ko’a Kea Resort, has you covered.  Which area is best to stay in Hawaii? If you’re visiting Hawaii for the first time, we’d recommend staying in Waikiki or Oahu to have as many activities as possible on your doorstep. The Kohala Coast is a little more luxe, and Kauai is primed for those leaning more towards adventure than relaxation.  Hawaii’s best hotels at a glance: 💎Most luxurious: Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort 👛Best budget: Hotel Moloka’i 🏊‍♀️Best swimming pool: Wailea Beach Resort 🧖🏽‍♀️Best spa: Ko’a Kea Resort on Po’ipu Beach 🤩Most iconic: The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best things to do in Hawaii 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 sel

There’s no better way to explore the world’s most beautiful places than on your own two feet, getting out into nature for a much-needed break from daily life. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or have just bought your first pair of boots, this planet is full of spectacular trails for all levels. From tough but rewarding day hikes through unique landscapes, to month-long multi-country walks and remote paths that wind up into the world’s highest mountains, we’ve rounded up the most drop-dead gorgeous treks out there. Because who said hiking is just about getting fit?  RECOMMENDED: 🕌 The world’s most beautiful buildings🚲 The world’s most beautiful cycling trails🌆 The world’s best cities🎥 The world’s most beautiful outdoor cinemas India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. 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. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

You’ve done the classics: the capital cities, the TikTok viral spots, the cities with their own Netflix show. And don’t get us wrong, we love the classics for a reason. But there’s a downside to these big, bustling, bucket-list-worthy travel destinations. If you’ve ever queued an hour for a pastry, spent your day’s budget on a coffee or had to book a museum three months in advance, you’ll know it as well as us: it’s the crowds.  And following years of anti-tourism measures, Airbnb restrictions and demonstrations in response to overtourism, there’s never been a better time to think outside the box for your travels – especially when so many incredible European spots are getting overlooked. This is our ultimate guide to Europe’s best hidden spots, from culture-packed city breaks to under-the-radar national parks. If you’re travelling on a budget, searching for quiet or just desperate to try somewhere new, these are the most underrated places to visit in Europe right now, according to Time Out experts.  Europe’s most underrated destinations at a glance ⛱️ Best for a beach holiday: Terracina, Italy 📸 Best weekend city break: Gothenburg, Sweden 💸 Best budget-friendly: Plovdiv, Bulgaria ❄️ Best winter escape: Machynlleth, Wales 🥾 Best outdoorsy adventure: Gerês, Portugal This guide was written by a number of Time Out contributors and experts. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editoria

‘Overtourism’. It’s more than a buzzword – in the world’s most popular destinations, it’s a problem that affects almost every aspect of local life, from the environment to the cost of renting, transport and eating out. And when a place is overwhelmed by people, it’s not only locals’ quality of life that suffers; the quality of your trip does, too. But it’s not all bad. Destinations are coming up with ways to redistribute tourism from densely crowded hotspots to lesser-visited regions. Travellers are seeking cooler climes and embracing slow travel, allowing space to discover somewhere new. And they’re still riding the ‘destination dupes’ trend, where overrun holiday destinations are swapped out for less crowded, less expensive, but just-as-good alternatives. On our newly updated list of the world’s most underrated travel destinations, you won’t find your Bangkoks or your Balis, your Amalfis or your Amsterdams. What you will find is the hidden side of Yosemite, the French Riviera’s overlooked twin, a place where penguins outnumber people, and plenty more travel inspo where that came from.Why trust us? Because we’ve been to them all. Every spot on this list was picked by one of our expert editors and globetrotting travel writers, recommended because they offer great (or quiet) alternatives to the classics – and in many cases, because they’re places that actually want tourism. In other words, travelling to any of these 33 criminally overlooked destinations is a win-win situation.

There’s more than one way to explore the world, whether by plane, train, on foot or – in this list’s case – on two wheels. Heading out on a cycling holiday is one of the easiest and most sustainable ways to cover more ground, and both budding cyclists and pro riders can look forward to dedicated routes in some of the world’s most spectacular regions. From icy mountain passes among the planet’s highest peaks in Tibet, to easy day trips that snake through the Dutch countryside, there’s a route for everyone, whether you’re just taking off your training wheels or have years of bikepacking under your belt. RECOMMENDED:🕌 The world’s most beautiful buildings🌆 The world’s best cities🎥 The world’s most beautiful outdoor cinemas India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. 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. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

More women than ever before are heading off on solo jaunts to far-flung destinations – in fact, a recent survey found that more than half of Gen Z women would consider travelling abroad by themselves. Why? Well, solo travel is a brilliant way to seek out memorable experiences, different cultures and new friends, all on your own schedule.  But, where should they be going? That’s where we come in. Below is a round-up of 12 top-tier solo travel destinations which are safe and easy places to navigate if you’re a woman going it alone. Expect recommendations of friendly cities, well-trodden backpacker routes and plenty of chances to meet some new faces along the way (or prioritise some quality alone time – it’s up to you). So, without further ado, these are the best places across the planet for women travelling solo, plus some advice on how to stay safe. RECOMMENDED:🏝️The best places in the world to travel alone🗺️ The best places in Europe for women to travel alone🏘️ The most beautiful small towns in the world🏙️ The best cities in the world India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. 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. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

What is the most beautiful place in the world? Well, beauty is subjective – it’s in the eye of the beholder, so they say – so that’s really up to your own definition. To some, there’s nowhere more beautiful than Bolivia’s otherworldly mirrored salt flats; to others, California’s rugged coast takes the crown.  Luckily, the world isn’t held to the same rigid beauty standards as humans are. We asked our network of globetrotting travel writers to tell us the most beautiful place they’ve ever been to. The resulting list is a definitive, but by no means exhaustive, guide to the most stunning spots our planet has to offer. We update this list regularly, ensuring we’re including the big-hitters while considering the impact of overtourism and spotlighting lesser-known beauty spots. From gigantic glaciers and shape-shifting beaches to ancient woodland and lantern-lit cities, here’s what we reckon are the most beautiful places on Earth – chosen by travel writers who’ve seen them all IRL. Grace Beard is Time Out’s travel editor, based in London. 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:⛰️ The most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites🗺 The most underrated travel destinations in the world🧭 The best places to travel solo🏝 The best beaches in the world

For those of us who live in the northern Hemisphere, October tends to be a time of chai lattes, pumpkin carving and donning a couple of extra layers. The temperature is easing, leaves are littering our streets, and the long evenings of summer are starting to draw in – so it sounds like a pretty good opportunity to get away for one last hit of vitamin D, right? There are plenty of holiday destinations in Europe which continue to have glowing, summer-like weather throughout October, ideal for whether you’re planning a half-term getaway or a weekend break. And for those prepared to go long-haul, destinations in North Africa, South America and Asia are standing ready to lavish us with nice weather, too. So, here’s our handpicked list of the best places to travel that are still hot in October. RECOMMENDED:☀️The best places to travel throughout the year🗺️The world’s most underrated travel destinations🏖️The most beautiful beaches in the world India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. 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.

No hi ha una manera millor d’explorar els llocs més bonics del món que amb els teus propis peus sortint a la natura per desconnectar de la rutina diària. Tant si ets un excursionista amb experiència com si acabes de comprar-te les teves primeres botes, aquest planeta és ple de rutes espectaculars per a tots els nivells.  Des de caminades exigents però gratificants d’un sol dia a través de paisatges únics, fins a travesses de diversos països que duren tot un mes i senders remots que s’enfilen fins a les muntanyes més altes del món, hem reunit les rutes més impressionants que hi ha.  Per ajudar-vos a triar el camí indicat i preparar la pròxima escapada, des de Time Out hem analitzat diferents rutes arreu del món per seleccionar les més espectaculars que heu de fer, almenys, un cop a la vida.  Foto: Shutterstock/Turquia La llista l’encapçala la ruta Lici, a Turquia, un camí de 540 quilòmetres dividit en diferents seccions ideal per visitar entre els mesos de setembre i novembre. Abans, funcionava com una ruta comercial que connectava diferents assentaments de Lícia, però avui en dia atrau turistes i aventurers amb ganes d’explorar la zona.  En segona posició hi ha el Circuit O, a la Patagònia, un increïble recorregut al parc nacional  Torres del Paine de Xile. Només calen uns deu dies per recórrer els 120 quilòmetres que formen el camí i que passen per paisatges dignes de postal.  Foto: Shutterstock El tour del Mont Blanc tanca el pòdium amb un camí que passa per Suïssa, Ità

No hay una mejor manera de explorar los lugares más bellos del mundo que con tus propios pies, saliendo a la naturaleza para desconectar de la rutina diaria. Tanto si eres un excursionista con experiencia como si acabas de comprarte tus primeras botas, este planeta está lleno de rutas espectaculares para todos los niveles. Desde caminatas exigentes, pero gratificantes de un solo día a través de paisajes únicos, hasta travesías de varios países que duran un mes entero y senderos remotos que ascienden hasta las montañas más altas del mundo, hemos reunido las rutas más impresionantes que existen. Para ayudaros a elegir el camino correcto y preparar la próxima escapada, desde Time Out hemos analizado diferentes rutas en todo el mundo para seleccionar las más espectaculares que deberíais hacer, al menos, una vez en la vida. Foto: Shutterstock/Turquia La lista la encabeza la ruta Licia, en Turquía, un camino de 540 kilómetros dividido en diferentes secciones ideal para visitar entre los meses de septiembre y noviembre. Antes funcionaba como una ruta comercial que conectaba diferentes asentamientos de Licia, pero hoy atrae a turistas y aventureros con ganas de explorar la zona. En segunda posición está el Circuito O, en la Patagonia, un increíble recorrido en el Parque Nacional Torres del Paine de Chile. Solo hacen falta unos diez días para recorrer los 120 kilómetros que forman el camino y que pasan por paisajes dignos de postal. Foto: Shutterstock El Tour del Mont Blanc cierra

Viajar en solitario está de moda. Según una reciente encuesta, más de la mitad de las mujeres de la generación Z se plantearían viajar solas al extranjero. Esto significa que cada vez son más las que se dirigen a destinos lejanos en busca de nuevos amigos, culturas diferentes y experiencias memorables. Pero, ¿dónde deben ir y qué deben saber? Se sabe que algunos países son relativamente seguros y fáciles de explorar para las mujeres que buscan una aventura, con rutas de mochilas y gente local que facilita la oportunidad de conocer gente nueva o pasar un rato de calidad a solas. Hemos hecho una lista de nueve de los mejores destinos para mujeres que viajan solas y consejos útiles sobre cómo mantenerse segura. 1. Sri Lanka Foto: Sri Lanka La pequeña isla de Sri Lanka es como la India en miniatura, pero con su encanto único que la convierte en la primera parada perfecta para las mujeres viajeras que desean explorar el sur de Asia. Es popular entre los mochileros y tiene un tamaño perfecto para pasar una semana o un mes descubriendo parajes (que aparecen en las listas de patrimonio de la Unesco) como Dambulla y Sigiriya o visitando plantaciones de té en Nuwara Eliya. Para relajarse, las playas doradas de la bahía de Arugam, Mirissa y Hikkaduwa ofrecen albergues a muy buen precio frente a la playa, surf y comida local deliciosa. 2. Portugal Foto: Shutterstock Portugal se ha hecho un nombre como uno de los mejores destinos de viaje en solitario gracias a los nómadas digitales q

Viatjar en solitari està de moda. Segons una enquesta recent, més de la meitat de les dones de la generació Z es plantejarien viatjar soles a l'estranger. Això significa que cada cop són més les que es dirigeixen a destinacions llunyanes a la recerca de nous amics, cultures diferents i experiències memorables. Però, on han d'anar i què han de saber? Se sap que alguns països són relativament segurs i fàcils d'explorar per a les dones que busquen una aventura, amb rutes de motxilles i gent local que facilita l'oportunitat de conèixer gent nova o passar una estona de qualitat a soles. Hem fet una llista de nou de les millors destinacions per a dones que viatgen soles i consells útils sobre com mantenir-se segura. 1. Sri Lanka Foto: Sri Lanka La petita illa de Sri Lanka és com l'Índia en miniatura, però amb el seu encant únic que la converteix en la primera parada perfecta per a les dones viatgeres que volen explorar el sud d'Àsia. És popular entre els motxillers i té una mida perfecta per passar una setmana o un mes descobrint paratges (que apareixen a les llistes de patrimoni de la Unesco) com Dambulla i Sigiriya o visitant plantacions de te a Nuwara Eliya. Per relaxar-vos, les platges daurades de la badia d'Arugam, Mirissa i Hikkaduwa ofereixen albergs a molt bon preu davant de la platja, surf i menjar local deliciós. 2. Portugal Foto: Shutterstock Portugal s'ha fet un nom com a una de les millors destinacions de viatge en solitari gràcies als nòmades digitals que s'hi tra