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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,

Much of the northern hemisphere is set to shiver through single-digit temperatures for the forseeable. And while even southern Europe won’t reach properly hot temperatures until springtime 2026 at the earliest, there are still a handful of perfectly warm European destinations to visit in the mean time. From Greek Islands to the coasts of Spain and Portugal, parts of the continent experience wonderfully mild weather, even in the coldest winter months. Tans are not garuanteed, but balmy, sunny t-shirt weather? Most certainly. Here are our top picks in Europe for a healthy dose of glorious winter sun. What is the warmest place in Europe in winter? The undisputed champion of European heat in December and January? Unsurprisingly, Spain’s Canary Islands take the title. This archipelago of eight inhabited islands just off the coast of northwestern Africa is Europe’s winter sun champion, sitting pretty with December and January temperatures that many towns in Northern Europe would be happy with at the height of summer. The Canaries are particularly delightful at this time, and you might even spot some migrating humpback and fin whales. If it’s good enough for the world’s largest mammals, it is good enough for us. Besides, does it get much better than Christmas on the beach in the Canary Islands?  Europe’s best winter sun destinations at a glance ☀️ Best for scorching heat: The Canary Islands 🏛️ Best for a balmy city break: Cadiz, Spain 🏞️ Best for hiking and scenery: Madeira 📍 D

March 2026: It’s spring, which means London’s arts and culture scene is in full swing with plenty of major openings across the capital’s biggest museums. Heading to the National Gallery, the Science Museum, Young V&A or the Tate Modern? There are new shows to check out on such disparate subjects as the studio behind ‘Wallace and Gromit’, legendary artist Tracey Emin, Pantanal – the world’s biggest wetland, Samurai, groundbreaking fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli and photographer Catherine Opie. Or find out more great things to see this year with our pick of 2026's cultural highlights. Museums are one of the things that London does best. This city boasts grand institutions housing ancient treasures, modern monoliths packed with intriguing exhibits, and tiny rooms containing deeply niche collections – and lots of them are totally free to anyone who wants to come in and take a gander. And with more than 170 London museums to choose from, there's bound to be one to pique your interest, whatever you're in to.  Want to explore the history of TfL? We’ve got a museum for that. Rather learn about advertising? We’ve got a museum for that too. History? Check. Science? Check. 1940s cinema memorabilia, grotesque eighteenth-century surgical instruments, or perhaps a wall of 4,000 mouse skeletons? Check, check and check! Being the cultured metropolitans that we are, Time Out’s editors love nothing more than a wholesome afternoon spent gawping at Churchill’s baby rattle or some ancient Egy

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

There’s nowt wrong with a pork scratching or bag of Scampi Fries to accompany your hand-cranked pint of amber ale, but we are ever grateful for the invention of the gastropub. London boozer The Eagle, which opened in Farringdon in 1991, is widely regarded as the first one. Its chalkboard full of dishes with ‘big flavours and rough edges’ brought proper butcher’s sausages with lentils, generously portioned pasta dishes with fennel and lemon and lovingly crafted steak sandwiches to the polished pedestal table. It changed the pub food game in the ’90s and the dining world has never looked back. Outside of London, one of the best ways to enjoy a gastropub is to arrive several hours before your booking and take yourself off on a hike to work up an appetite. That first sip of a pint when your chosen trail guides you right back to the pub’s door tastes even sweeter when your cheeks are ruddy and your glutes are burning. When it comes to the main event, dishes can be hearty classics or surprising takes, like when a ‘pickled onion’ accompaniment comes as a swoosh of gel on your plate. Ingredients must be as local as possible, seasonal, obviously, and there has to be a decent wine list as well as a cracking pint. Oh, and you should absolutely never be at risk of going home hungry.  There’s a separate list for you if you’re looking for London’s best gastropubs. But here are 15 of the best gastropubs across the rest of the UK right now. Tuck in.  Kelly Bishop is a food writer based in M

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

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. 

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

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

A souvenir can technically be whatever kind of keepsake you want, and while most people might opt for a T-shirt, fridge magnet, or bottle of local wine, some hard-core and cash-rich Francophiles will be interested in something a little more substantial.  The Eiffel Tower was constructed way back in the 1880s ahead of the 1889 World’s Fair, and French engineer Gustav Eiffel designed it with three main floors. This was obviously in the era before elevators, so climbing all the way to the third floor meant one hell of a lot of stairs.  Today, those connecting the ground and the first plus the first and the second have been restored and modernised, but what about the whirling spiral staircases connecting the second and third floors (where Eiffel placed his office)? Well, those were removed from the building in 1983, chopped up into 24 individual parts, replaced with elevators and sold at auction.  Recommended: You can now walk across the Eiffel Tower via a new suspension bridge.  Most of them were, at least. One remains on the Eiffel Tower’s first floor, and the Musee d’Orsay, La Villette and the Iron History Museum in Jarville-la-Malgrange each possess a portion of it, too. The rest are scattered all over the planet, in places such as Disneyland and the Yoishii Foundation gardens in Japan – and, soon, one lucky person’s living room. A buyer of one of the original 20 sold is flogging his at auction. Having been in possession of the 8.5 foot section for over four decades, the ano

There are a handful of lucky circumstances that can make arduous flights that little more comfortable – your bag falling within the weight limit, minimal queues at security, oh, and securing a seat with no other passengers booked next to you.  However, United Airlines has taken that particular experience one step further, with the impending launch of its ‘Relax Row’ – a stranger-free flight that you can book in advance.  And here’s how it will work: according to euronews, passengers will be able to reserve three adjacent economy seats – their very own ‘Relax Row’ – which can then be used by a single person, a couple, or a group of three. But, how is that different from just buying three seats for yourself? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Memes (@kalesalad) Well, each of these seats comes with a leg rest that can be raised, plus you’ll be given a mattress, blanket, and two pillows to properly transform the zone into a bed. Travelling with kids? Plushies are available, too.  This option will likely be on sale on United Airlines flights from 2027, with twelve rows per plane dedicated to the offering, but the long-term rollout will mean the seat option will be available on more than 200 of the operator’s 777s and 787s by 2030.  Recommended: How to finally go flight-free in 2026 – read our practical, actionable guide.  Is United Airlines the first to do this? Actually, no. Way back in 2011, Air New Zealand launched ‘Skycouch’, where passengers tr

On April 16, all the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 will be announced at a glitzy ceremony in London, but there’s no harm in taking a sneak peek at those in contention for a prize, is there?  We’re giving away 100 tickets to the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition 2026 to London Time Out subscribers. Find out more here. After the shortlist of images from the Student and Youth categories were unveiled in January, the awards body has now released all the entries from the professional competition competing for the grand prizes – including the coveted title of Photographer of the Year – and we’ve combed through to find our favourite travel snaps. Scroll on to have a look.  Photograph: © Vanta Coda III, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards Photograph: © Megumi Murakami, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards Photograph: © Robby Ogilvie, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards Photograph: © Rob Van Thienen, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards Photograph: © Siavosh Ejlali, Iran, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards Photograph: Marcus Westberg / Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Photograph: Michael Blann / Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Oh, and if you’re keen to get a closer look at the winners, they’ll all be on display at the exhibition in London’s Somerset House, from April 17 to May 4 2026.  We’re giving away 100 tickets to the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition 2026 to London Time Out subscribers. Find out more here. ICYMI: Why is Rome choppi

フォーが好きな人に朗報が届いた。ベトナムのホーチミン市に、世界初のフォー専門博物館が誕生したのだ。 ベンタイン区に新たにオープンした「Pho Museum」は、食・歴史・体験を通して、ベトナムで最も愛され、世界を代表するヌードルスープの一つであるフォーのストーリーを紹介。ベトナムの枠をはるかに超えて広がったこの料理を、より深く見つめる機会を来館者に提供する。 3階建て、延べ床面積800平方メートルのこの施設は、ホーチミン市文化スポーツ局の認可を受けた、ベトナム初の民間による食のミュージアムでもある。市民に言わせれば、ようやくといったところかもしれない。 館内では、展示スペースやデモンストレーションキッチン、シネマルーム、そしてベトナムの「国民的ヌードル」への情熱をテーマにしたスーベニアセクションなどを通して、約100年にわたるフォーの進化をたどることができる。 最大の魅力は、ガイド付きツアーだろう。約60〜70分かけてフォーの文化的・歴史的ルーツをひもとき、最後は実際にフォーを味わう体験（ローカルデザート付き）へとつながる構成だ。 ツアーは、ベトナム3地域におけるフォーの発展を伝える展示から始まり、数百点に及ぶ資料や文書、ビジュアル展示を通して、食材や調理法、食文化の伝統を掘り下げていく。さらに、スープや麺、トッピングといった一杯のフォーの成り立ちや、その背後にある職人技を分かりやすく分解した展示など、ストーリーを立体的に体感できる仕掛けも用意されている。 デモンストレーションキッチンでは、実際の調理工程を間近で見られる。2階には、子どもたちが楽しめるインタラクティブなゲームエリアがあり、フォーの文化的な歩みを紹介する映像を上映するシネマルームも併設する。 料金は大人75万ドン（約4,500円）、子ども50万ドン（約3,000円）。次にベトナムの食の都を訪れる際には、この究極の巡礼ともいえる体験のために、ぜひ時間を確保してほしい。チケットはオンラインで購入できる。 関連記事 『The world’s first pho museum just opened in Ho Chi Minh City（原文）』 『江戸東京博物館、2026年3月31日に待望のリニューアルオープンへ』 『「食と農」の博物館』 『東京近郊の変わった博物館19選』 『モダンベトナムレストラン「Nén Tokyo」が代官山に誕生、気鋭シェフが語る哲学とは』 『東京、ベスト醤油ラーメン20選』 東京の最新情報をタイムアウト東京のメールマガジンでチェックしよう。登録はこちら  

At our very core, Time Out strives to bring you all the best local knowledge from cities across the planet. That’s why each year we call on our international network of local editors and writers to help us compile authentic and original guides of the world’s best cities, neighbourhoods, and the coolest streets. Who’s better to ask about the top spots to dine, drink, shop and browse than our people on the ground, right? For 2025, our list of the world’s coolest streets includes everything from bohemian alleys in Rio de Janeiro to culture-packed roads in Montreal, each accompanied by a bar, restaurant and landmark recommendation.  However, we’re not the only ones scouring the world for all the top spots for a stroll – in fact, The Telegraph has just published its own collection of the very best places to do exactly that, so let’s take a look.  Chris Moss, The Telegraph’s destination expert, has ranked 20 different streets which he says feature ‘a combination of open-air museums, with a handy supply of bars or cafés, restaurants or rest areas to make the experience of walking (or riding) joyous and memorable’.  Photograph: Shutterstock It’s in no particular order, but topping Moss’s list is the Strand. Connecting the West End and Westminster with the Royal Courts of Justice, Trafalgar Square and Fleet Street, it’s a street integral to London’s history, but there’s a whole lot more to it than that.  Hidden away in the area are spots like Gordon’s Wine Bar, The Courtauld Gallery

Travelling solo is often described as a liberating experience, be it an independent, months-long sabbatical or what we like to call a ‘singlemoon’, but the first time you try it can be a little daunting.  Time Out has compiled its own guides to Europe’s best solo travel destinations, alongside worldwide solo travel lists and safety guides, but travel insurance company Quotezone has also just conducted some analysis into the best destinations for solo travellers.  Recommended: The underrated capital named Europe’s ‘best creative city destination’ for 2026. To do so, it analysed public transport, the number of hotels and tours on offer, internet speed and safety, and Europe’s most popular destinations were ranked based on an overall Solo Travel Index.  The champion? That’d be the Spanish capital of Madrid, a beacon of incredible restaurants, excellent museums, and apparently, affordable transport, solid internet speeds, and decent safety levels.  Prague followed closely in second place, and Lisbon, Paris and Reykjavik round out the top five, but scroll on for a peek at the top 10. Photograph: Shutterstock These are the best solo travel destinations for 2026 Madrid, Spain Prague, Czechia  Lisbon, Portugal  Paris, France Reykjavik, Iceland  Budapest, Hungary  Athens, Greece Vienna, Austria Florence, Italy Oslo, Norway Did you see that this Spanish mountain range has just been named the world’s most beautiful place? Plus: These are Europe’s best cities in 2026, according to Ti

Though it might not sound like the biggest of travel dealbreakers, visiting somewhere that makes you feel welcome is down to the attitudes of the locals, and it can make a world of difference to your experience.  That’s why financial services provider Remitly has done some research into the most well-mannered countries on the planet. They surveyed 4,600 people from 26 different countries, based on their perception of their own politeness, and also where they’ve travelled and been welcomed by polite people.  Japan topped the list of the world’s politest countries, with more than a third (specifically, 35.15 percent) of respondents describing the place as polite. It’s hardly surprising – the nation has a worldwide reputation as a place that places great emphasis on respect and social harmony, with a language built on honorifics and bowing to greet people as standard practice – so clearly it’s accurate.  Photograph: Shutterstock Canada follows in second place with a politeness score of 13.5 percent, and the UK claims third place with 6.23 percent. This pair actually have a lot in common when it comes to perceptions about their politeness – a tendency to over-apologise and frequent use of ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. Oh, and don’t forget about the UK’s staunch attitudes towards queuing – what’s more polite than that, eh? Rounding out the top five are China and Germany, but scroll on to see the top 25 most polite countries on the planet. The 25 politest countries in the world right

Active holidays are on the up, and if you’re a helmet-donning fan of exploring the world on two wheels, we’ve got some very exciting news.  The Ljungleden cycle path is a 170km combination of dedicated bike trails and low-traffic roads in Sweden, and it’s officially opening in May.  Cyclists will pass through a mixture of countryside and urban areas on their way from Gothenburg to the northwest town of Falköping, on a trail that allows for short day trips or multi-day journeys, and is suitable for casual riders as well as serious cyclists.  Recommended: Here are the very best things to do in Sweden.  The route is named after the Swedish term for the violet heather flowers that cyclists will bike through, and passes towns such as Vårgårda, Herrljunga, and Alingsås, nicknamed the ‘capital of fika’ (Sweden’s coffee and cake culture).  In fact, western Sweden is a champion of food tourism – there’s an array of sweet little cafés dotted throughout the region, each of which rely on locally-sourced produce, as well as farm shops and brilliant restaurants.  If you want to take your trip further, Ljungleden actually connects what are already two of Sweden’s most established long-distance cycling routes. You can follow the path along the 390km Kattegattleden on the west coast (which connects south Gothenburg and Helsingborg with panoramic sea views) or head inland to Ätradalsleden.  🚴‍♀️ Check out our collection of the planet’s most beautiful cycling routes.  Did you see that this Spa

Trains are the best way to traverse some of the world’s most glorious landscapes without causing long-term environmental disruption, and excitingly, the first stage in a potential rail partnership between two of Central America’s most scenic and ecologically rich destinations is complete.  Costa Rica’s rail institute INCOFER and Panama’s National Railway Secretariat have just signed what’s called a ‘memorandum of understanding on railway development’, a deal which marks the first formal move towards a ‘rail logistics corridor’ for the wider region.  What this means is the railway project, kicked off by Panama, has agreed to make Costa Rica its first regional partner. Panama’s authorities have outlined that the line will run 475 km from Panama City to Paso Canoas at the Costa Rican border, with 14 different stations planned, including Albrook, La Chorrera, Santiago, David, Bugaba and Paso Canoas.  Photograph: alxprp / Shutterstock Recommended: Time Out editors on where you should travel in 2026 The first phase of the plan will likely be the stretch between Panamá Pacífico and Divisa, but while Panama is well into its planning stages, the agreement with its neighbouring country simply outlines a framework for future cooperation for Costa Rica – it’s far from a serious construction proposal.  Oh, and rail projects in the region do have a fair amount of obstacles in their way, according to The Tico Times: funding, environmental assessments, right-of-way acquisition, cross-borde

div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> Soif ? Pour dénicher les meilleures adresses où boire un verre, pas question de se fier aux guides classiques : seuls les locaux connaissent vraiment leurs bars. C'est pourquoi Time Out a sollicité son réseau international de journalistes, présents dans chaque ville du monde. Au programme : un bar à vins à Madrid, un speakeasy à Manille, un bar à cocktails à Édimbourg, une institution londonnienne. En gros, des ambiances et des saveurs qui couvrent un large spectre. Voici leur sélection. Les bars à ne pas manquer dans les meilleures villes du monde, selon les rédacteurs de Time Out 1. Trisha's – Londres Bar semi-privé en sous-sol, fréquenté par les dernières figures emblématiques de Soho. Karaoké le mardi, jazz live le samedi. À boire : une bière en bouteille. 2. Fréquence – Paris Bar à cocktails fondé par Matthieu Biron et Guillaume Quenza, à la croisée de la mixologie et du DJing. Carte inspirée des saveurs japonaises, travail poussé autour du shōchū. Ambiance maximale après 2h du matin le vendredi. 3. The House of Machines – Le Cap Bar à la fois scè

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 over the past couple of years. 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.   Easter weekend strikes in Spain Millions of passengers are set to travel through Spain’s Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week) period, but a set of strikes by unions UGT, CCOO and USO – representing workers responsible for baggage handling, aircraft turnaround, boarding, and other essential ground services – have been announced.  The dispute is over working conditions, salaries, and a sector-wide push for labour agreements, and is set to affect the following airports: Madrid-Barajas, Málaga-Costa del Sol, Alicante-Elche, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona-El Prat, Gran Canaria, Tenerife Sur and Norte, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Valencia, Ibiza a

Hiking is good for the mind, body and soul, and from the Dongseo in South Korea to the King Charles III England Coastal Path in the UK, plenty of new additions are cropping up all over the planet, ready for us to ramble in 2026.  In Europe, the latest is the Gran Recorrido del Llevant (also known as East Mallorca GR-226), which is a sweeping, four-part hike around Mallorca’s beautiful, jagged eastern coastline. In total, it covers 104.82km, and can be trekked in around four days, with the largest elevation gain in one day being 248m.  Recommended: The world’s most beautiful hiking trails, according to Time Out.  The trail was officially completed in January and comprises four different sections – Cales de Mallorca to Manacor (24.99km), Manacor to Son Carrio (22.99km), Son Carrio to Artà (23.19km), and Artà to Cala Mesquida (22.63km) – with additional access points at Son Macià and the Costa dels Pins, so you can customise your route.  Calas de Mallorca, one of the trail’s starting points | Photograph: Shutterstock What can you expect? Well, if you begin your hike in Cales de Mallorca, the trail leads you inland towards farmland, vineyards and the town of Manacor. It traverses back towards the coast before turning inland again, and you’ll bypass sites such as the 3,000-year-old Bronze Age archaeological site Ses Païsses and the thirteenth-century Bellpuig Monastery.  The entire Llevant region is known for its glorious topographical diversity, encompassing the Serra de Llev