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Whatever your vibe (and whatever your budget), London’s got it all – and anyone will find something they love here. Historic pubs, leafy parks and gardens and an unmatched restaurant scene make this city worth visiting year-round, but before you’ve booked anything in London, you kind of have to know where you’re going to be based. To get you started, we’ve rounded up the city’s best Airbnbs available to book right now, with expert tips from our local editors.  Should I choose an Airbnb or a hotel in London? London is not short on lovely hotels, ranging from budget to luxury and just about everything in between. But it’s fair to say that even the cheaper options cost a pretty penny – and you’ll often find them in more central, touristy areas in the city. If you want to live like a Londoner, an Airbnb can allow you to properly immerse yourself in a more residential area of London – and all the locally-loved bars, pubs and restaurants that come with it. You’ll find lots of our local tips below, but for a detailed breakdown of the best neighbourhoods to stay in London, check out our ultimate area guide. More of a hotels guy? No problem. Here’s our list of the best hotels in London.  📍 RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to the best hotels and Airbnbs in London Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, our writers have based our list on expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, amenities and in-depth research to

March 2026: It finally seems as if spring is on the way, so we've updated our roasts list to reflect the return of sunnier days. Try the Macbeth in Hoxton, which offers a great Portuguese-style Sunday sesh or the ravishing Jamaican-inspired roast at Buster Mantis in Deptford. There are a couple of posh restaurants in the mix too, with a Nordic roast at the plush Ekstedt at the Yard near Westminster, and a serious meat feast at Quality Chop House in Clerkenwell. Our worthy Number 1 is the simple, spectacular roast at London’s OG organic pub, The Duke of Cambridge in Islington.  London’s best Sunday roasts at a glance: 🥩 Central: Duke of Cambridge, Angel 😇 North: The Angel, Highgate ⛪ South: Old Nun’s Head, Nunhead 🌈 East: The Nelson’s, Hackney 🍻 West: The Mall Tavern, Notting Hill Sunday lunch. There’s nothing quite like it. An elemental meal, one that Londoners take incredibly seriously. Debates about what constitutes the ‘perfect’ Sunday roast have been known to last for hours. There is no shortage of top roasts in London. We’ve rounded up the city’s best Sunday meals from a host of pubs, restaurants and breweries all around town. What makes a good roast? For us, it’s simple; a welcoming room is a good start, maybe in a pub with an open fire. Then it comes to the plate – we need perfect roast potatoes, well-cooked lamb, beef or pork and a decent plant-based option too. A Sunday roast is more than just lunch - it’s self-care. From snug neighbourhood staples to more bij

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

There’s a decent chance that if you’ve been for a twilight stroll in one of London’s many parks, you might have witnessed (and probably heard) a flurry of vivid green arrows darting towards the trees. It’s a parakeet roost – the daily return of the flock to their nesting place for the night – and despite the bird’s strikingly exotic appearance, they’re actually a common sight in London.  However, their reputation isn’t as sunny as their vibe might imply – in fact, the birds are downright controversial. But, how did they even end up in London, why are there so many of them, and what does their ever-growing presence mean for the city’s environment? As birdwatching soars in popularity among Gen Z, with Google searches surging by 200 percent in February 2026, we’ve called on scientific experts and Londoners for the low-down on all things parakeets.  What the heck even is a parakeet?  Standing around 40cm tall (from the tops of their heads to the ends of their tails), characterised by a camp combination of Brat-green feathers, fiery orange eyes, pointy red beaks, and, on the males, what looks like pink necklaces, ring-necked parakeets are the only naturalised parrot species in the UK.  It won’t surprise you to learn that they aren’t London ‘natives’ – parakeets originally hail from Asia and sub-Saharan Africa but have populated the capital in such staggering numbers that the ecological community now widely refers to them as an ‘invasive’ species. According to David Attenborough’s

A red sandstone amphitheatre. An ancient woodland on the English coast. A teeny tiny island with a black sand beach. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes – luckily, the world isn’t held to the same rigid beauty standards as humans are – and we’ve curated this list to celebrate that.  It goes without saying that Time Out’s ranking of the world’s most beautiful places is entirely subjective and by no means exhaustive, but what we can guarantee is real-life experience. Every single beach, lake, city and valley on this list has been visited and vetted by our globetrotting network of travel writers. In short, they’re all well worth making the journey to see for yourself (no social media fakery here).We update this list regularly, ensuring we’re including the big-hitters while considering the impact of overtourism and spotlighting lesser-known beauty spots. So here it is: Time Out’s guide to the most beautiful places on planet Earth. Happy travels!Updated March 2026: There are seven new additions to the list this year, including a terracotta-coloured Old Town in Italy, an opulent Renaissance-style library in New York and a compact mountain range in northern Spain.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. RECOMMENDED:⛰️ The most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites🗺 The most underrated travel destinations i

London is full of perfect pizza. The finest of fast foods, this delicious staple has been elevated far beyond its humble roots by great Italian restaurants in London, pop-ups, street food vendors and pub residencies, and we know just where to find these world-class wonders, because we’ve been eating our way across London in order to discover the best. Whether it’s delivered in a cardboard box or served in a swish restaurant, excellent pizza is hard to beat. Browse our list of the best pizza places in town and try not to drool on your screen. Recent additions to the list include some nifty kitchen residencies; Dough Hands at the Spurstowe Arms and Old Nun’s Head, Hot Saint at the Old Queen’s Head in Angel, Little Earthquakes at the Railway Tavern in Dalston, and Short Road Pizza at the William The Fourth in Leyton and Three Colts in Bethnal Green. You can find Ace Pizza at the Pembury Tavern in Hackney Downs, but they have also opened their first standalone parlour in Victoria Park. Try also; Spring Street Pizza in Borough for pie with a Michelin-starred chefs touch, Carmela’s on Upper Street for a cosy slice and Vincenzo’s in Shoreditch for no-flop pizza. RECOMMENDED: The finest fish and chips in London.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

In 2026, European travel is shifting fast. We’ve seen overcrowding, overheating and plenty of anti-tourism measures across the continent – and as a result, travellers are actively seeking out quieter, lesser-known destinations away from the tourist crowds. And if that sounds like you, you’re in luck – here at Time Out, underrated destinations are our bread and butter.  This list has been updated for 2026 by Time Out’s global network of local experts who have been to every single destination featured (often multiple times), highlighting destinations that are not only overlooked, but genuinely worth visiting right now. We’ve got alternative Scandinavian city breaks, remote islands only accessible by ferry, and destination dupes for some of Europe’s hottest beach holidays, from the Algarve to the Amalfi Coast.  ➡️ Discover the best city breaks in Europe for 2026 Why travel to underrated destinations in 2026? Sure, we love the classics for a reason. But 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 why more and more of us are searching for under-the-radar breaks: it’s the crowds. In fact, in some cities – the likes of Amsterdam, Venice, Barcelona – overtourism is so bad, they’ve been forced to clamp down on crowds with anti-tourism measures, from daily visitor limits to outright bans on new hotels. If you’re coming up against these, then we’d say that’s a pretty good reason to head some

For a healthy dose of sun, sand, and sea, is there any U.S. destination more iconic than Miami Beach? We’d argue not, and that’s why we’ve poured a whole load of love and care into researching and reviewing the neighborhood’s very best places to stay—it’s a hard life, we know. Below is a shiny list of gleaming swimming pools, suave spas, and gorgeous oceanfront views, which each have a top hotel attached. Scroll on for our refreshed list, with new entries for 2026.  Which area is best to stay in Miami? South Beach, known for its colourful nightlife, Art Deco buildings and, of course, stretches of powdery sand, is quintessential Miami, but Bricknell is a fun place to stay for a taste of the city (and its swish restaurants), and those keen to sight-see should opt for Downtown.  Miami’s best hotels at a glance: 💎 Most luxurious: Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club 👛 Best budget: Fontainebleau Miami Beach 🫧 Best spa: Eden Roc Miami Beach 👙 Best pool: The Shelborne by Proper 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in Miami 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 i

It will come as no surprise that Amsterdam is overrun with exceptional places to stay. And we mean every kind: 18th-century canalside mansions, converted bridge keepers’ houses, luxury historic hotels that have hosted royal weddings – the lot. But that isn’t to say that every stay here will blow the budget – there are plenty of affordable options in Amsterdam too, if you know where to look. On our list, we’ve made sure to include a bit of everything, all individually reviewed and rated by Time Out’s very own travel experts. Read on for five-star luxury, budget boutiques and everything in between. And for 2026, one hotel sits firmly at the top of the list: Rosewood Amsterdam, a spectacular new canalside stay that’s quickly become the city’s most talked-about address. What is the best neighbourhood to stay in Amsterdam?  There isn’t necessarily one answer to this, as each of Amsterdam’s districts offers something totally unique. If it’s your first time in the city, Centrum is best to access touristy experiences. For something more off-grid (and often more affordable), you’re best off catching the free ferry to Noord, Amsterdam’s creative warehouse district. But for a reliable all-rounder? We love hipster haven Oost, where you’ll find many of the city’s coolest bars, restaurants and hotels. For more, check out our full area guide.  🏘️ Looking for even more options? Check out our guide to Amsterdam’s best Airbnbs Amsterdam’s best hotels at a glance 👑 Best overall: Rosewood Hot

New York: it’s a frantic experience. That’s why, when you’ve only got a handful of days to dine, sight-see, museum hop and shop, that oh-so-precious shut-eye becomes all the more important. But, despite its famous moniker as the “city that never sleeps”, the Big Apple is brimming with stylish, innovative, and world-renowned hotels. So, here’s Time Out’s gleaming collection of our absolute favorite places to stay, all tried and tested by local writers.  New for spring 2026 are reviews of Nine Orchard, Ace Hotel Brooklyn, The Ned NoMad, and our brand-new number one, The Fifth Avenue Hotel. Scroll on. Which area is best to stay in New York? Well, we’ve compiled an entire neighborhood guide to help you find the best fit for your trip, but first-timers should consider Midtown (particularly on and around Fifth Avenue), frequent visitors who want to feel like a local should opt for hotels in Williamsburg, and for particularly stylish boutique stays, you’ll find plenty of those in Tribeca, NoMad, the Lower East Side, and the Meatpacking District.  New York’s very best hotels at a glance: 💎 Most luxurious: The Plaza 👛 Best budget: The FiDi Hotel 🌃 Best view: The Ritz-Carlton New York NoMad 👙 Best pool: Equinox Hotel New York 🍸 Best boutique: Nine Orchard 🪩 Coolest: The William Vale 🤩 Most iconic: The Hotel Chelsea 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—

This list is from 2025. Our latest ranking for 2026 is live here. People who don’t live in cities will tell you they’re busy, lonely and expensive places. But there’s a reason so many people choose to live in them: with world-class art and culture, unbeatable food and nightlife, buzzing neighbourhoods and a dizzying amount of stuff to do and see, there’s simply no better place to be.  Every year, we take the pulse of city living by quizzing thousands of locals across the planet about life in their hometowns. This year, more than 18,500 city-dwellers shared their insights on everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and the overall city vibe. When urban living can sometimes feel isolating and costly, this year we wanted to get a sense of what, exactly, makes a city feel like home. Sure, the nightlife is great, but is the city safe and walkable? Is good quality food and art available at a reasonable price? Is it easy to make friends, find love, and access nature?  Livability was a key factor in our ranking this year. But a great city to live in is, naturally, a great city to visit. So, along with the thousands of responses from locals around the world, we asked Time Out’s global network of city experts to vote on the places they think are particularly exciting right now. After crunching all that data, here we are: Time Out’s definitive ranking of the world’s best cities in 2025. Read on to see how your hometown fared… RECOMMENDED:🛍️ The coolest n

There isn’t really a bad time to visit New York, but when the streets are at their stuffiest and the sidewalks practically radiate heat, having a glistening pool at your hotel can offer travelers some much-needed respite. That’s why we’ve taken the time to handpick the best ones, from cabana-lined rooftops in Brooklyn to stylish, spa-adjacent plunges hidden away in Manhattan. Dive into our dazzling list, updated fresh for spring 2026. Which area is best to stay in New York? Pools are hidden away all over New York City, from deceptively secluded Manhattan rooftops to spacious Brooklyn hangouts with brilliant skyline views. For all the best local tips on where to stay, have a read of our guides to all NYC’s neighborhoods, compiled by Time Out’s local writers.   New York’s best hotels with swimming pools, at a glance: 🌃 Best view: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge 👙 Best rooftop: Gansevoort Meatpacking District 👛 Best budget: Margaritaville Resort Times Square 💎 Most luxurious: The Peninsula New York 🤩 Most iconic: The William Vale 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York 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,

Cato is a tale of two bars. You’ll arrive at what they’re calling The House of Julep, a lively, chatter-filled space on the ground floor with dark wood, garnet-painted walls, and the pleasant rattle of cocktail shakers. Here, the vibe is relaxed, jovial, and on a Thursday evening it feels like the merry hum of a pub has been transplanted into the swankier body of a sultry bar.  In the basement, you leave the hubbub behind to find a much more intimate space, draped in scarlet velvet. This is Cato, a name inspired by freedman and pioneer of American cocktail culture Cato Alexander. Classic disco plays as we snack on pretzels, olives, and airy focaccia while browsing the menu, which is organised by colour. Inspired by the colour-coded brain phenomenon of synesthesia, it includes 14 different cocktails which contain ingredients sourced exclusively from UK suppliers. The standouts? If you fancy something ‘Brown’, then Chestnut + Brown Butter is an exquisite, earthy, very savoury combination of aged rum, Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask, brown butter, caramelised chicken broth ‘brown’ rum, and chestnut praline. The most impressive was undoubtedly Wasabi + Mustard Greens, where ginger and honey shrub, foraged mustard greens and mustard leaf tincture mixed with gin and English wasabi distillate make for a refreshing, slightly fiery zinger of a cocktail. Order this Don’t sleep on The House of Julep’s menu. Go for The Oyster House Martini – it’s a pellucid blend of Ford’s London Dry

If you’re after a refined and polished bar perfect for quiet conversation, Homeboy is not the place. What it is good for, however, is expertly-executed cocktails served in what feels more like a raucous Irish pub. Enter and you’ll be enveloped into a snug, pleasingly low-lit space and affably greeted like a regular, even if you’ve never been here before. It’s a welcome tonic to the monosyllabic, named-after-a-generic-white-bloke bars which have proliferated London of late: there’s ample room on plump Chesterfield banquettes and lots of dark wood. On Thursdays and Sundays your evening will be soundtracked not by vinyl, but by a live Irish band.  There are TVs which, when we visited, were blaring the Six Nations, and once the music actually gets going, this place gets properly noisy. However, the seamlessness of the table service and the lively atmosphere proves that this place is a well-oiled hospitality machine – as do the drinks. Homeboy Bar’s menu features a signature collection of cocktails which have been steadfast inclusions since it opened, but there’s also a list of drinks inspired by Irish idols. The Punk Poet is one of these: it blends Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon with orange zest-infused oil, dark chocolate liqueur and demerara sugar, and it’s moreish, sour and sharp. The emphasis is very much on mixing a bit of Irishness into classic cocktail recipes, and dirty martini drinkers will also enjoy an Irish Sea.  Oh, and arrive hungry. This place doesn’t just knock it out of

Pass under the quintessential New York black awning, rotate through the revolving door and Sofitel New York greets you with a lengthy, imposing, Art Deco-esque lair of a lobby. It’s a lowly illuminated but pleasingly warm welcome from New York’s crispy late-fall streets, and while confusingly you’ll need to walk all the way towards the glitzy statement staircase at the far end to reach the actual reception, there are plenty of staff floating around to assist you.  This hotel is Sofitel’s new North American flagship property, which, after a substantial facelift, is a Midtown base that brims with potential. Despite a slightly bizarre entrance and shortcomings in the food offering, the hotel’s impressive location, immaculately designed beds and assured luxury service are where it gleams. Here’s what we thought of Sofitel New York.  Why stay at Sofitel New York? You probably haven’t traveled all the way to New York for a glimpse at the French way of life, but Sofitel is keen to deliver at least a flavor of it anyway. With the brand’s renewed emphasis on eating, drinking and sleeping well (which they refer to as the ‘French zest’), Sofitel New York has emerged from its site-wide renovation, striving and mostly succeeding to deliver on all those with polish.  The number one reason you should stay at this hotel is because of its prime—and we mean prime—location. Beyond having the Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Bryant Park, Central Park, Broadway and Times Square all with

Head along to University of East London’s Docklands campus after dark and you'll find this spectacular free festival brightening up the skies. This year, the theme is the four elements, which means there'll be tons to see inspired by the wonders of wind, earth, fire and water. Its eclectic line-up includes glowing hula hooping, fire acrobatics, a giant roaming octopus and dragon, and illuminated performers walking high above the crowds. There'll also be refreshments from local street food stalls throughout the evening. Book your free place to be part of the fun. 

Lisbon strikes an unmatched balance of spontaneous small town energy while ticking all the criteria a great city should – stellar restaurants and bars, cool museums, top-tier places to go shopping and plethora of unique and interesting neighbourhoods to explore. It’s that balance which is also somehow executed by ME Lisbon, a large luxury stay in Marquês do Pombal which, despite its glassy exterior, intimidatingly polished lobby and sheer size, is an unabashedly friendly and thoughtfully designed hotel that I would definitely return to.  Why stay at ME Lisbon? While this hotel is big, corporate, and ultra luxurious, the warmth of the service, the excellent restaurant and the tasteful design mean it still feels quintessentially Lisbon. Sure, it’s a far cry from the whimsical little boutique hotels you’ll find in Alfama or the city centre, but ME Lisbon, armed not only with a friendly team, good food and a marvellous scent (literally everything smells good – even the air in the lifts) but also a downright beautiful spa and rooftop pool mean you can properly kick back here.  What are the rooms like at ME Lisbon? There are 213 rooms at ME Lisbon, with a whopping 12 different types to choose from – we stayed in an expansive Beyond ME+ Suite Street View which overlooked Avenue António Augusto de Aguiar and bragged a walk-in dressing area with shedloads of storage, a bar and mini fridge, living space and Smart TV, plus a bedroom area and a vast and luxurious en suite.  The entire sp

It’s been four years since Mozart’s revered comedy was performed on a London stage, but the English National Opera’s upcoming production of Così fan tutte has had some whimsy injected thanks to a collaboration with Improbable, an improv-based theatre company. The opera follows the outcome the cynical placing of a bet by two soldiers, Ferrando and Guglielmo, that if tested their fiancées, Fiordiligi and Dorabella, would have affairs, and soprano Lucy Crowe OBE and mezzo-soprano Taylor Raven are starring as the two sisters.  With Olivier Award-winner Phelim McDermott at the helm and Critics’ Circle Young Talent Award winner Dinis Sousa conducting, this co-production (in partnership with New York’s Metropolitan Opera), written originally at the height of Mozart’s career in the 1790s, has now been transformed by set (by Tom Pye) and costume design (by Laura Hopkins) to unfurl on 1950s Coney Island.

Montreal is a cool city – and I don’t just mean literally. From its dazzling fine art museum whose architectural engineering is just as outstanding as its collections, to its hearty, diverse food, stylish bars, top-tier shopping and an actual underground network of streets (yes, really), it’s somewhere I recommend you move to the top of your bucket list for 2026. And when you do pay a visit, the Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile is ready and waiting to greet you. Just like the city, this hotel has an effortless, stylish je ne sais quoi about it, largely thanks to the conclusion of a recent site-wide refurbishment. The result? A comfortable and exceptionally well-run hotel, perched on one of the coolest streets in the world. Why stay at Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile? The Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile is, simply, an expertly run hotel. The service is attentive but not overbearing, the rooms and suites are spacious with considerate details, and you’re in a handy Downtown location, just minutes from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Mount Royal.  On top of all that, the hotel has impressive environmental credentials – it was awarded 5 Green Keys in early 2025, the highest possible certification from eco-label programme Green Key Global, plus a local Montreal sustainability award – thanks to details such as its policy on using no paper or plastic bottles. It’s also platinum certified by SHe Travel Club, a certification platform for women travellers. What are the rooms like at Sofitel

Through the MacSmiths Repair Shop on Hackney Road is where you’ll find this cave-like, perfect-for-the-winter cocktail bar. We arrived drenched from the rain into the pleasantly toasty, warmly but lowly-lit space which sits at the bottom of a small staircase, and the vibe feels most like the den of a whacky old professor – think kooky portraits, cluttered old computer monitors and even something called a poem-o-graph. This is the place to come if you’re trying to ‘get into’ whisky. As of 2025, the bar is run by the same team behind the nearby Absinthe Parlour at The Last Tuesday Society, and not only does it have 24 different kinds on an evolving roster (when a bottle runs out, a new whisky replaces it), but they also have Whisky Wednesdays for tastings and specially curated cocktail menu. It’s no surprise they refer to themselves as a ‘whisky bunker’. For a crash course on whisky without committing to a full drink, there were three flight options on the menu: the ‘world wonderer’, the ‘smoke stack’ and the brilliant dessert trolley, which included notes of tropical vanilla, honeycomb and banana bread – it’s definitely one for those of us with a sweet tooth. Service is suitably laid-back, and if you’re overwhelmed by the lengthy list of options, you won’t feel too intimidated to seek out some recommendations from the bar staff about the drinks or well-paired snacks. Order this If, like me, you’re a fan of cocktails that’ll make your face scrunch up, order the Pickleback Sour.

St Martin's Voices and St Martin's Brass will this year be bringing us some stunningly festive performances of glorious music, carol singing and festive readings. Conducted by Andrew Earis, expect to hear beloved classic songs such as ‘The Holly and the Ivy’ and ‘O Holy Night’ plus the audience carols of ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ and ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’. Set against the beautiful backdrop of St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, these concerts promise to be a magical start to Christmas. 

What’s the vibe?  This space is one of Brighton’s most refined restaurants. It sits on Upper Market Street unbeknownst to the majority of passers-by, which gives it an exclusive, elevated vibe. The restaurant is tastefully and simply furnished with lots of pale wood and natural light giving it a beachhouse feel, and that is reflected in the menu.  What should I order?  The menu here changes regularly, but there’ll be a three-course set lunch menu for £35 per person or a decadent six-course option at dinner time which costs £85 per person. Each will include simple but super elegant seafood dishes, and the restaurant’s signature dish, the egg and soldiers, will (hopefully) be available at dinner time.

What’s the vibe?  In a nutshell, the vibe here is casual, speedy and really, really tasty. It’s unlikely you’ll wait long for your food to arrive, nor will you be at the table for much more than an hour, but we guarantee every second will be worth it. Why? Well, Bincho’s isn’t just a favourite of Brighton’s locals, but also of its chefs. What should I order? The chef here describes himself as an Izayaka fanatic, and after spending three years in Japan finessing the cooking techniques, you can bet that this is the most authentic take on southeast Asian cuisine that Brighton has to offer. There aren’t any duds on this menu – the only mistake would be not arriving ravenous.  

You might expect a Grade I National Trust property to be a bit of a stuffy and impersonal place to stay for a weekend, but Bodysgallen Hall, a lovingly restored manor house on Pydew Mountain in north Wales, is quite the opposite.  The hotel provided us tired, post-hike guests with a stay so comforting that, despite its looming size, felt more like we were at the home of an impossibly wealthy relative than a high-end hotel. Swathed by crackling fires, good, tasty food and amiable staff, this place is primed for a properly restful weekend.  Why stay at Bodysgallen Hall?  If you don’t just want a break from your day-to-day life but some proper respite from the 21st century, this is the place to stay. Bodysgallen Hall’s Main House feels a bit imposing as you approach it, but there’s something undeniably old-timey and welcoming about the place once you’ve stepped inside.  It brags all the traditional quirks that a proper country estate should, with comically low ground-floor ceilings, dark wood-panelled walls, heartily-stoked fires and marshmallow-like armchairs throughout the reception area and jumbled hallways, and much of it was built around 600 years ago. Though modern elements (speedy wifi and high-pressure showers) have seeped through, a weekend here still feels like you’ve dipped back into a different era.  What are the rooms like at Bodysgallen Hall? The Main House bedrooms could well remind you of a grandparent’s house, and I mean that as a compliment. The furnishings are

Locals in Spain have expressed a growing sense of discontent towards tourism over the last couple of years, and after widespread protests, a slew of tourist taxes, visitor caps and behavioural regulations have been passed into law across the country’s cities and regions.  The latest comes in the form of yet another clampdown on holiday rentals – this time in the glorious coastal city of Valencia.  The coastal city is a magnet for city breakers, boasting cultural spaces like the Institut Valencià d’Art Modern and the City of Arts and Sciences (CAC), classic food spots like Casa Montaña and La Pépica, and, of course, top-tier beaches. Valencia’s popularity with tourists, however, has led to rising prices and housing shortages for locals – and now city officials have called time on the proliferation of short-term homes and apartments.  The new rules in question state that holiday rentals cannot exceed more than two percent of available housing in each of the city’s neighbourhoods, and the policy has just been signed off by the City Council of Valencia as part of a series of amendments to the hub’s urban planning standards. It also stipulates that 98 percent of new homes built would be for residential use.  Mayor María José Catalá commended the news, saying that Valencia is ‘a residential city, where homes are for the residents’, but as ever, not everybody is happy.  ‘The city’s main tourist accommodation sector, almost twice the number of hotel accommodations, operates in the sh

A guerra entre os EUA, Israel e o Irão tem vindo a desenrolar-se desde o final de Fevereiro. A sua continuidade tem causado estragos em toda a região e provocado também uma perturbação significativa no fornecimento global de petróleo e, consequentemente, no custo do combustível para a aviação. Os viajantes estão a enfrentar preços elevados e voos cancelados. Então, o que se passa? Deve pôr os planos de férias em pausa? Eis o essencial. O que está a acontecer com os preços do combustível de aviação? Entre 25% e 35% dos custos operacionais de uma companhia aérea são com combustível e, apesar de uma descida de 0,9% na semana passada para 195,19 dólares por barril, face à semana anterior, os preços continuam a ser mais do dobro do que eram no final de Fevereiro, segundo a Associação Internacional de Transporte Aéreo. Tudo isto se deve ao conflito no Médio Oriente. No entanto, mesmo que este termine amanhã, os efeitos no sector da aviação prolongar-se-iam durante algum tempo. A conselheira especial do secretário-geral da UN Tourism e especialista em aviação Anita Mendiratta disse à Euronews que “o combustível de aviação não pode ser armazenado em grandes quantidades nos aeroportos, e o sistema depende de entregas contínuas através de refinarias e oleodutos. Isso significa que mesmo interrupções curtas podem criar rapidamente desafios operacionais, sobretudo nos grandes aeroportos”. À data de publicação deste artigo, a United Airlines anunciou um corte de 5% nos voos previstos; a A

The war between the US, Israel and Iran has been unfolding since the end of February; its continuation has wreaked havoc across the region and also caused significant disruption to global oil supplies, and subsequently the cost of jet fuel.  Travellers are facing steep prices and cancelled flights. So: what’s going on? Should you put your holiday plans on pause? Here’s the lowdown.  What’s happening with jet fuel prices right now? Between 25 and 35 percent of an airline’s operating costs goes on fuel, and despite a 0.9 percent decrease last week to $195.19 per barrel compared to the week before, prices are still around more than double the cost in late February, according to the International Air Transport Association.  This is all because of the ongoing Middle East conflict, but even if that stops in its tracks tomorrow, the knock-on effects to the aviation industry will likely linger for a while.  Special adviser to the Secretary General of UN Tourism and aviation expert Anita Mendiratta told euronews that ‘Jet fuel cannot be stored in large quantities at airports, and the system relies on continuous deliveries through refineries and pipelines. That means even short disruptions can create operational challenges quite quickly, particularly at large hub airports.’ At the time of writing, United Airlines has reportedly announced a five percent cut to planned flights, Air New Zealand is lowering its capacity by five percent and has cancelled around 1,100 services between now an

Finnish Lapland is known as the world’s most Christmassy place – we’re talking Santa’s Grotto, reindeer, the lot. It’s also a great option for a summertime ‘coolcation’, offering pleasant spring-like temperatures while southern Europe melts in the heat. Both are great reasons to visit, but with new flights launching later this year, the Nordic region is looking to bolster its growing reputation as a hotspot for winter holidays beyond the festive period. From December 2026, Latvian operator AirBaltic is launching brand-new connections to Kuusamo, a major winter sports destination in Lapland that’s home to one of the country’s largest ski resorts – Ruka Ski Resort – from Berlin, Hamburg, London, Manchester and Riga.  Recommended: The most underrated destinations in Europe for 2026 – hidden gems away from the crowds.  ‘Ruka-Kuusamo is a growing winter destination that offers excellent skiing opportunities and a unique northern natural environment,’ said Mantas Vrubliauskas, vice president of Network Development at AirBaltic, to Finavia. ‘Together with our existing route to Kittilä, these new additions provide our customers in Finland, Latvia, Germany, and the United Kingdom with even more options for planning their winter holidays.’ The region is in northeast Finland – recently named the happiest country on the planet – and while skiing is high on the agenda for plenty of travellers, Kuusamo is also a brilliant place for glimpsing the Northern Lights, exploring landscapes like

Venice is famous for its glimmering canals, delicate Gothic architecture and lauded landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Basilica, but since 2024, the Italian city has also become renowned for something else – its tourist tax. We reported back in September that Venice’s controversial ‘day-tripper’ fee would be making a comeback this year. With its reintroduction set to begin this coming weekend, we’ve compiled all the most up-to-date information on what to expect and how much you’ll have to pay.  Firstly, we know the exact (and extended number of) dates the fee will be in place this year. Kicking off at the end of this week on April 3 (Good Friday), people visiting Venice for the day will pay an entry fee on the following dates:  April: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 May: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 June: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 July: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 How much is Venice’s entry fee? Those who book their entry four days or more in advance will pay €5 – but failure to do so will mean you’ll instead pay €10 to enter Venice. Entering the city before 8.30am or after 4pm exempts you from paying, as does being a current resident or a Venetian-born visitor, a student, worker, or someone in the city on an overnight stay. However, if you do not pay the fee and are not registered for exemption, you could be fined anywhere between €50-300.  When you’ve secured

As cadeias montanhosas existem em todas as formas, dimensões, altitudes e climas e, embora pesos-pesados como os Alpes, as Montanhas Rochosas, os Andes e os Himalaias sejam mundialmente conhecidos pela sua beleza impressionante, um conjunto muito mais pequeno no Norte de Espanha acaba de ser coroado o lugar mais bonito do planeta. Chama-se Picos de Europa e fica a cerca de 20 quilómetros da costa, integrando a Cordilheira Cantábrica. A serra estende-se pelas Astúrias, Cantábria e Castela e Leão, e o ponto mais alto, a Torre de Cerredo, chega aos 2650 metros de altura. Agora, esta cadeia montanhosa espanhola lidera a lista da Time Out dos lugares mais bonitos do mundo. “[Os Picos de Europa são] uma maravilha geográfica, claro, mas também proporcionam cenários de beleza extraordinária. As montanhas erguem-se abruptamente a partir do mar, o que faz com que as vistas incluam não só desfiladeiros vertiginosos e picos perigosos, mas também magníficos pontos de observação sobre a praia e o tempestuoso Mar Cantábrico”, escreve Ed Cunningham, editor da Time Out Reino Unido. “Dentro do parque nacional há inúmeros outros cenários de beleza: o solitário e imponente Naranjo de Bulnes, as aldeias de montanha Sotres e Cain, os cintilantes Lagos glaciares de Covadonga e o santuário escavado na rocha que se ergue sobre uma cascata.” ShutterstockNaranjo de Bulnes, Picos de Europa A caminho dos Picos de Europa? Ed recomenda enfrentar a popular Ruta del Cares, com 23 quilómetros. Este percurso

A Time Out esforça-se por lhe dar o melhor conhecimento local de cidades de todo o planeta. É por isso que, todos os anos, recorremos à nossa rede internacional de editores e jornalistas para nos ajudarem a compilar guias autênticos e originais das melhores cidades, dos bairros e das ruas mais extraordinárias do mundo. Quem melhor para perguntar sobre os melhores locais para jantar, beber, fazer compras e explorar do que as nossas pessoas no terreno, certo? Para 2025, a nossa lista das ruas mais cool do mundo inclui tudo, desde vielas boémias no Rio de Janeiro a ruas cheias de cultura em Montreal, cada uma acompanhada por uma recomendação de bar, restaurante e ponto de referência. No entanto, não somos os únicos a percorrer o mundo em busca dos melhores locais para dar um passeio – o jornal britânico The Telegraph acaba de publicar a sua própria colecção das melhores ruas para fazer exactamente isso. Vamos dar uma vista de olhos. Chris Moss, o especialista em destinos do The Telegraph, classificou 20 artérias que apresentam “uma combinação de museus ao ar livre, com uma oferta acessível de bares ou cafés, restaurantes ou áreas de descanso para tornar a experiência de caminhar (ou passear) alegre e memorável”. Fotografia: Shutterstock Não tem uma ordem em particular, mas a encabeçar a lista está a Strand. A ligar o West End e Westminster aos Royal Courts of Justice, a Trafalgar Square e à Fleet Street, é uma rua essencial para a história de Londres, mas há muito mais do que

Rome’s monumental Colosseum is one of the planet’s most impressive and recognisable structures, welcoming a staggering 9 million visitors in 2025.  However, given it’s been standing for just shy of 2,000 years, it’s hardly surprising the building needs a little tender love and care to keep it in shape – and a brand new look following an extensive restoration has just been unveiled.  A semicircular piazza which sits just outside the main arena was the focus of the project, and is where, beneath two grand arcades, attendees to the many battles at the Colosseum would have waited to take their seats.  The arcades were made from two 50-metre tall marble columns, and despite those now being long gone, tourists today will be able to sit on large travertine marble slabs where they originally stood, and relive the Colosseum’s imposing scale from the perspective of Roman revellers. Recommended: This European capital has opened two new ‘museum stations’ packed with archaeological treasures. ‘These blocks of travertine marble are placed, located exactly where the pillars, the original pillars were based,’ said designer of the piazza Italian architect Stefano Boeri to the Independent. ‘The idea we had was to give back to the public the perception of the proportion of the arcades and the proportion of the vaults of the arches that were used to enter in the centre of the Colosseum.’ Starting off by digging into where the original travertine paving stones once stood, restorers found coins, s

Even airlines which are renowned for their punctuality can be subject to delays, but you often don’t find out how behind your flight is until you arrive at the airport.  Well, not anymore, with the help of flight tracking app Flighty. It’s a tool (which also comes in website form) that guarantees passengers it will inform them of delays before they’ve even been announced by their airline.  How? Well, it uses a type of AI called machine learning to follow late-arriving aircrafts and predict delays up to six hours in advance.  Pulling data from air traffic control, including everything from airport issues to details on ground stops and the weather conditions, allows it to provide travellers with more detailed insight into baggage belts, gate information to departure times.  Oh, and a new roll out which the platform has dubbed its ‘Airport Intelligence’ update explains what’s caused the delay and can even tell you how long you might be sitting waiting for the aircraft to take off if you’ve boarded. Handy, eh? ‘Airlines often keep delay information under wraps until the last minute. Flighty doesn’t,’ reads the official website. ‘We track the inbound aircraft 25 hours before your flight, so we can predict a new departure time long before the airline notifies you.’ Image: Flighty Image: Flighty Image: Flighty The app enables you to track specific flights as well as assessing the situation at more than 14,000 airports. At the time of writing, Flighty shows 78 percent of flight

Viajar sozinho é muitas vezes descrito como uma experiência libertadora, seja numa sabática de vários meses ou naquilo a que gostamos de chamar de “lua-de-mel a solo" (singlemoon), mas a primeira vez que se tenta pode ser um pouco assustadora. A Time Out tem os seus próprios guias dos melhores destinos europeus para viagens a solo, juntamente com listas mundiais e dicas de segurança, mas a companhia de seguros de viagem Quotezone também conduziu algumas análises neste segmento em particular. Para criar o seu próprio ranking, analisou os transportes públicos, o número de hotéis e excursões em oferta, a velocidade da internet e a segurança – e os destinos mais populares da Europa foram classificados com base num Índice Geral de Viagens a Solo. A campeã? A capital espanhola, Madrid, com os seus restaurantes incríveis, excelentes museus e, aparentemente, transportes acessíveis, internet sólida e níveis de segurança decentes. Segue-se Praga em segundo lugar, e Lisboa, Paris e Reiquiavique completam o top cinco. Abaixo pode ver todo o top 10. Fotografia: Allen.G / Shutterstock Estes são os melhores destinos para viajar a solo em 2026 Madrid, Espanha Praga, Chéquia Lisboa, Portugal Paris, França Reiquiavique, Islândia Budapeste, Hungria Atenas, Grécia Viena, Áustria Florença, Itália Oslo, Noruega ✈️ Mais viagens: guias e notícias para as melhores escapadinhas 📲 Siga-nos nas redes sociais: Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook e LinkedIn

Existeixen una sèrie de circumstàncies afortunades que poden fer que els vols pesats siguin un poc més còmodes: que la teva maleta no superi el límit de pes, que hi hagi poques cues al control de seguretat i, com no, aconseguir un seient sense altres passatgers reservats al teu costat. Tanmateix, United Airlines ha anat un pas més enllà en aquesta experiència particular amb el pròxim llançament de la seva "Relax Row" (Fila Relax), un espai lliure de desconeguts que es podrà reservar amb antelació. Així és com funcionarà: segons Euronews, els passatgers podran reservar tres seients contigus en classe turista, que podran ser utilitzats per una sola persona, una parella o un grup de tres. Però, en què es diferencia això de simplement comprar tres seients per a un mateix? View this post on Instagram A post shared by United Airlines (@united) Doncs bé, cadascun d'aquests seients compta amb un reposapeus elevable i, a més, s'entregarà un matalàs, una manta i dos coixins per transformar adequadament la zona en un llit. Viatges amb nens? També hi ha peluixos disponibles. És probable que aquesta opció estigui a la venda a partir de 2027, amb dotze files per avió dedicades a aquesta oferta; no obstant això, el desplegament a llarg termini suposarà que estigui disponible en més de 200 avions per a l'any 2030. És United Airlines la primera a fer això? En realitat, United no és la primera; ja el 2011, Air New Zealand va llançar el "Skycouch" amb fundes i roba de llit e

Existen una serie de circunstancias afortunadas que pueden hacer que los vuelos pesados sean un poco más cómodos: que tu maleta no supere el límite de peso, que haya pocas colas en el control de seguridad y, cómo no, conseguir un asiento sin otros pasajeros reservados a tu lado. Sin embargo, United Airlines ha ido un paso más allá en esa experiencia particular con el próximo lanzamiento de su Relax Row (Fila Relax), un espacio libre de desconocidos que se podrá reservar con antelación. Así es como funcionará: según Euronews, los pasajeros podrán reservar tres asientos contiguos en clase turista, que podrán ser utilizados por una sola persona, una pareja o un grupo de tres. Pero, ¿en qué se diferencia esto de simplemente comprar tres asientos para uno mismo? View this post on Instagram A post shared by United Airlines (@united) Pues bien, cada uno de estos asientos cuenta con un reposapiés elevable y, además, se entregará un colchón, una manta y dos almohadas para transformar adecuadamente la zona en una cama. ¿Viajas con niños? También hay peluches disponibles. Es probable que esta opción esté a la venta a partir de 2027, con doce filas por avión dedicadas a esta oferta; no obstante, el despliegue a largo plazo supondrá que esté disponible en más de 200 aviones para el año 2030. ¿Es United Airlines la primera en hacer esto? En realidad, United no es la primera; ya en 2011, Air New Zealand lanzó Skycouch con fundas y ropa de cama especiales. Por otro lado,