Liv Kelly

Things are getting more and more expensive here in Europe, and many of our reliably ‘cheap’ cities aren’t so cheap anymore. The hotspots in Greece, Spain, Italy and more that are plagued with overtourism are seeing hiked prices to match, and starting to look startingly similar across the board. But don’t fear: if budgets are tight this year, there’s still plenty of spots that won’t break the bank.  The best part? On the most part, this list of budget-friendly destinations tend to come hand in hand with other wins – we mean less tourists, less crowds, and the flights there are likely to be much cheaper too. Of course, it goes without saying that a ‘cheap city’ is highly subjective, depending on a whole load of factors: which city you’ve travelled in from, what time of year you’re visiting, how bougie your tastes are and all the rest of it. But the spots you’ll find below are lively, culture-packed, and generally incredibly good value for money. Read on for the cheapest (and best) cities to visit in Europe in 2026.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best city breaks in Europe for 2026🌃 The most underrated travel destinations in Europe Ella Doyle is Time Out’s Europe editor. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate

Updated for 2026: Whatever you think of Netflix’s theatrical strategy, it continues to produce some of television’s most formally daring works, including Adolescence, a hard-to-watch but impossible to ignore limited series about an unimaginable crime. On the other end of the spectrum, there’s HBO’s hilariously profane The Righteous Gemstones, which stuck the landing in 2025 with its final season. Television used to be considered one of the lowest forms of entertainment. It was derided as ‘the idiot box’ and ‘the boob tube’. Edward R Murrow referred to it as ‘the opiate of the masses’, and the phrase ‘I don’t even own a TV’ was considered a major bragging right.  A lot has changed. Television is now the dominant medium in basically all of entertainment. The shift in perception is widely credited to the arrival of The Sopranos, which completely reinvented the notion of what a TV show could do. But that doesn’t mean everything that came before is primordial slurry. While this list of the greatest TV shows ever is dominated by 21st century programs, from The Wire to Succession to Adolescence, there are many shows that deserve credit for laying the groundwork for this current golden age.  Chiseling them down to a neat top 100 is difficult, so we elected to leave off talk shows, variety shows and sketch comedy, focusing on scripted, episodic dramas, comedies and miniseries. So don’t touch that dial – these are the greatest TV shows of all-time. Recommended: 🔥 The best TV and strea

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

January 2026: Take advantage of the big post-Christmas lull to beat the crowds and explore London’s museums this January. The capital’s iconic institutions will be blissfully quiet as you catch up with last year's biggest openings, from Wes Anderson at the Design Museum to Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A. Don't miss the final weeks of the Barbican's iconoclastic fashion show Dirty Looks, or neglect to navigate your way to British Library's intriguing Secret Maps exhibition, both of which close this month. 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

Whether you’re a fully-fledged railfan or just a traveller who loves convenience, 2024 has been an unmatched year when it comes to new night services. Countries throughout Europe, in bids to make travelling more planet-friendly and affordable, have launched countless sleeper routes this year, meaning most of us now have plenty of motivation to swap flights for night trains on our next trip. In other words, sleeper trains are back, baby, and at Time Out, we’re here for it. With the option to hop on a train, journey thousands of miles and wake up in your destination (hopefully with enough energy to go out and explore), night services are kind of ideal scenarios, right? And luckily, you’ve got us train afficionados on hand to point you in the right direction. So, pack your bag, embark your cabin and settle in – here are the most exciting sleeper trains we can’t wait to ride in 2025.  RECOMMENDED:🌤️The most scenic railway journeys in Europe🗺️The ultimate Interrail itinerary for Europe🚂The most beautiful European train journeys from London🚞The best train journeys in the world 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. 

Solo female travel has gone far beyond ‘having a moment’ as more women than ever before continue to jet off on their own adventures, and it doesn’t look like the trend is going anywhere. That’s where we come in – Time Out has already compiled a guide on how to maximise your safety and minimise your stress on your first, third, or thirtieth solo trip, but now we’re here with a comprehensive guide to the best destinations in Europe. So, from whole countries which are known for their safety to cities with some of the world’s most outstanding public transport – all complimented with a helping of brilliant culture, pretty streets and impeccable local food, of course – here are our top picks for the best solo female travel destinations in Europe, with tips by our editors.  📍 READ MORE: Time Out’s ultimate guide to Europe Liv Kelly is Time Out’s travel writer. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

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

Now that the festive season is well and truly over, we can’t be the only ones who have stopped and suddenly felt the urge to type ‘symptoms of vitamin D deficiency’ into Google. There are a good couple of months of dark evenings and chilly temperatures ahead for those residing in the northern hemisphere, after all, so why not beat the January blues and look over your options for some sun? Plenty of places bask in warmer temperatures at this time of year. But rather than fight for beach space in Tenerife, why not think outside the box? From a black sand beach town in Madeira to an off-grid Brazilian island, these are some of our favourite beyond-the-obvious destinations for a hit of winter sun, all with temperatures above the mid-teens (Celsius, obvs).  RECOMMENDED:🏰 The most underrated travel destinations in the world🗺️ Time Out editors on where you should travel in 2026🌍 The best new things to do in the world this yearLiv Kelly is Time Out’s travel writer. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

A new year is upon us. Many will be locking in on a new gym routine. Others will be embarking on Dry January. But you? You’re setting your sights on seeing more of the world in 2026. And we’re right there with you – there’s no better time than now to start dreaming and planning some big adventures for the year ahead. So, where to go? Our Time Out editors, from South Africa to Sydney, have a few ideas up their sleeves. After all, this lucky lot make a living from exploring their corners of the world, discovering the next best cities, cool neighbourhoods and emerging travel destinations. Our recommended 2026 travel hotspots include Unesco’s next World Book Capital in Morocco, a new thermal wellness destination in the Canadian Rockies, unspoiled beach towns in Brazil – and many, many more where that came from. This is Time Out’s rundown of the best places to travel in 2026 – and how to plan the perfect trip in each.RECOMMENDED:🤩 The 26 best new things to do in the world in 2026🎵 The biggest and best music festivals to go to this year🖼️ 19 exhibitions worth travelling for in 2026 Grace Beard is Time Out’s travel editor. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

Um novo ano começou. Muitos vão se dedicar a uma nova rotina de academia. Outros devem embarcar no Dry January. Mas você? Se você decidiu conhecer mais do mundo em 2026, nós estamos com você. Não há momento melhor do que agora para começar a sonhar e planejar grandes aventuras do ano. Então, para onde ir? Os editores da Time Out, da África do Sul a Sydney, têm algumas ótimas ideias. Afinal, esse grupo privilegiado vive explorando seus próprios cantos do mundo, descobrindo as próximas grandes cidades, bairros mais descolados e destinos de viagem emergentes. As recomendações para 2026 incluem desde a próxima Capital Mundial do Livro da Unesco, no Marrocos, até um novo destino de bem-estar termal nas Montanhas Rochosas do Canadá, passando por vilarejos de praia ainda intocados no Brasil, entre muitos outros lugares. Este é o guia da Time Out com os melhores destinos para viajar em 2026 e dicas de como planejar a viagem perfeita para cada um deles!

As much as Christmas trees, turkey and a mildly overworked Santa have become staples of the festive season, so has the music that soundtracks this cheer-soaked time of year. Christmas songs don’t just endure – many end up becoming the crown jewels of an artist’s entire career. From golden oldies by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Bing Crosby, to ‘80s icons like Wham! and The Pogues, to modern favourites from Ariana Grande and Leona Lewis, these tunes have embedded themselves into our seasonal rituals. What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time? That honour still belongs to Bing Crosby’s 1942 classic ‘White Christmas’. With over 50 million sales, it’s not only the biggest Christmas record in history – it’s the best-selling song of all time, full stop. Guinness World Records first crowned it back in 1955, and it’s held onto the title ever since. What is the most-streamed Christmas song of all time? Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ may trail Crosby in pure sales (a mere 16 million), but streaming has turned it into a seasonal juggernaut. It finally hit No.1 in both the UK and US decades after its release and became the first Christmas song to pass 2 billion Spotify streams. Hot on its heels: Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ (1.83 billion) and Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ (1.27 billion). Are there any new Christmas songs for 2025? The past decade has delivered plenty of modern holiday staples, from Ariana Grande to Sabrina Carpenter to Cher. As

December 2025: Cool, crispy weather and far less daylight can only mean one thing - Sunday roast season is here. Not simply just a decent hangover cure, Sunday lunch is one of the most winter-y things a Londoner can possibly do. Our latest update to this list has prioritised the cosiest pubs in town, with extra points for roaring open fires (check out Bistro Sable for a great one), as well as nooks and crannies to hunker down in as the city gets colder and way more snuggly. There are a couple of posh restaurants in the mix too, with a Nordic roast at the fancy Ekstedt at the Yard, and a meat feast at The Quality Chop House. We also have a new and worthy Number 1; the simple, spectacular roast at London’s OG organic pub, The Duke of Cambridge.  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

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

What’s the vibe?  Picture crisp white tablecloths, immaculately manicured waiters and an elevated, classy atmosphere, and you’ve pretty much got the opposite of Halisco. This is not the place for a formal evening dinner, but it most definitely is the place to take someone you’re trying to impress. Lip-smacking cocktails, inexplicably tasty Mexican-inspired small plates and an efficient, friendly, knowledgeable team of locals are what make this place so damn brilliant – and I bet my margarita that you’ll be telling your friends about it.  What are the prices like? The menu here follows a small-plates format – you’ll have snacks sitting around or just below £4, small plates, which range roughly from £8-£12, and of course the tacos, which tend to start at £9.50 for two. Lucky enough to swing by in the summer months? There could well be a salad and ceviche section, which last year started at £6. Mix it up, and don’t expect things to arrive in order.  What should I order? Halisco’s menu changes seasonally, but be sure to start your dinner with corn chips and guac, order the tenderstem broccoli (if it’s available) in whatever form it comes, and – even if you’re a meat eater – the oyster mushroom birria tacos. To wash it down, my go-tos are either a hibiscus margarita or a modelo chelada.  What’s worth visiting nearby? The newly opened Bar Halisco! Perched just over the road is Halisco’s brand-new sister venue, which opened just in time for National Margarita Day 2025. It’s got all

Despite being labelled by a cursive, neon pink signpost above its entrance, you could easily miss Viajante87 – it’s hidden in plain sight amidst the noise and fluorescence of Notting Hill Gate, and once you’re inside, feels miles away from all that too. The room is draped in moody layers and furnishings of rich teal with touches of gold, giving it a particularly luxe feel which is matched by the vibe of the service. Everything here is quite formal: we were met by a security guard who radioed a host to collect us at the bottom of the stairs, and, behind a heavy velvet curtain, were greeted with a cheery and unnervingly synchronised ‘hola!’ from the bartenders. That’s because, as is detailed on the cocktail menu, Viajante87 is based around the concept of ‘drinking like a local’, with your choices all inspired by flavours which hail from Central and South America. The three main sections on the menu are organised to mimic the stages of a journey: they’re branded as ‘comfortable’ (aperitif-like drinks), ‘curious’ (a little stronger) and ‘courageous’ (digestifs). If you’re feeling really courageous, you could even ignore the order in which they’ve designed the menu, though this lot clearly know what they’re doing.  Order this On the ‘be curious’ page of the menu, you’ll find the Pura Pache, a clean and fruity long drink which is a good light cocktail to kick things off. But if you’re a fan of bitter, negroni-esque flavours, don’t skip over the Blood Moon.  Time Out tip While this

Given it’s the second largest island in the Mediterranean (after Sicily), Sardinia brags quite a lot of coastline – 2,000 km, to be exact. Scenic beaches aren’t hard to come by here, but Delphina’s Valle dell’Erica occupies a particularly glorious spot on the island’s northern tip, on a plush green hillside where the coastal breeze ripples through the grass. Sounds lovely, right? On a clear day you can see across to Corsica, and when it’s hazy – as it was on my visit – you’re still surrounded by the ocean. Long story short, spectacular views are guaranteed.  Such vistas are best soaked in from the panoramic breakfast terrace in the main hotel building. Incidentally, the breakfast buffet is the only place where you’ll actually remember you’re in a resort. Valle Dell’Erica feels more like a small hilltop town: there are seven bars, seven restaurants, four pools, an enormous spa and a whopping 273 rooms. This sprawling complex houses two separate hotels: Hotel Erica (a slightly larger space with 148 rooms, catered to families) and Hotel La Licciola (a smaller, couple-oriented hotel, where 17 of the 125 rooms have access to an exclusive area and private pool). Rooms are cloistered in small blocks of three or four, each comfortably if plainly furnished, and are built with local granite and cork. From the resort’s beaches, the buildings appear to dissipate into the land – the brand calls this design ‘low visual impact’, a move to protect Sardinia’s coastline from the threat of towe

Given it’s the second largest island in the Mediterranean (after Sicily), Sardinia brags quite a lot of coastline – 2,000 km, to be exact. Scenic beaches aren’t hard to come by here, but Delphina’s Valle dell’Erica occupies a particularly glorious spot on the island’s northern tip, on a plush green hillside where the coastal breeze ripples through the grass. Sounds lovely, right? On a clear day you can see across to Corsica, and when it’s hazy – as it was on my visit – you’re still surrounded by the ocean. Long story short, spectacular views are guaranteed.  Such vistas are best soaked in from the panoramic breakfast terrace in the main hotel building. Incidentally, the breakfast buffet is the only place where you’ll actually remember you’re in a resort. Valle Dell’Erica feels more like a small hilltop town: there are seven bars, seven restaurants, four pools, an enormous spa and a whopping 273 rooms. This sprawling complex houses two separate hotels: Hotel Erica (a slightly larger space with 148 rooms, catered to families) and Hotel La Licciola (a smaller, couple-oriented hotel, where 17 of the 125 rooms have access to an exclusive area and private pool). Rooms are cloistered in small blocks of three or four, each comfortably if plainly furnished, and are built with local granite and cork. From the resort’s beaches, the buildings appear to dissipate into the land – the brand calls this design ‘low visual impact’, a move to protect Sardinia’s coastline from the threat of towe

Given it’s the second largest island in the Mediterranean (after Sicily), Sardinia brags quite a lot of coastline – 2,000 km, to be exact. Scenic beaches aren’t hard to come by here, but Delphina’s Valle dell’Erica occupies a particularly glorious spot on the island’s northern tip, on a plush green hillside where the coastal breeze ripples through the grass. Sounds lovely, right? On a clear day you can see across to Corsica, and when it’s hazy – as it was on my visit – you’re still surrounded by the ocean. Long story short, spectacular views are guaranteed.  Such vistas are best soaked in from the panoramic breakfast terrace in the main hotel building. Incidentally, the breakfast buffet is the only place where you’ll actually remember you’re in a resort. Valle Dell’Erica feels more like a small hilltop town: there are seven bars, seven restaurants, four pools, an enormous spa and a whopping 273 rooms. This sprawling complex houses two separate hotels: Hotel Erica (a slightly larger space with 148 rooms, catered to families) and Hotel La Licciola (a smaller, couple-oriented hotel, where 17 of the 125 rooms have access to an exclusive area and private pool). Rooms are cloistered in small blocks of three or four, each comfortably if plainly furnished, and are built with local granite and cork. From the resort’s beaches, the buildings appear to dissipate into the land – the brand calls this design ‘low visual impact’, a move to protect Sardinia’s coastline from the threat of towe

With its world-class museums, national monuments, private foundations and boutique galleries, there’s always a killer exhibition to catch in Paris. This year will be no different – in fact, 2026 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for the city’s art scene. We’re talking world-first retrospectives, the grand reopening of a cult Parisian haunt, plus global art tours that have finally (finally!) landed on French soil. Clear your diaries and get booking your tickets: here’s a roundup of all the exhibitions worth travelling to Paris for this year.  Recommended: This cavelike, immersive artwork in Paris is Time Out’s top-rated thing to do in 2026 The best upcoming exhibitions in Paris for 2026 ‘Martin Parr: Global Warming’ at the Jeu de Paume  Seagaia Ocean Dome, Miyazaki, Japan, 1996 © Martin Parr / Magnum Photos Curated with the help of the legendary British photographer before his passing last December, Global Warning revisits Parr’s career from the 1970s onwards through the lens of our modern, chaotic world. A chronicler of the everyday across five continents, Parr captured humanity’s impact on nature with his signature wit and sharp, ironic eye. This massive tribute features nearly 180 works – a fitting farewell to a titan of contemporary photography. 📅 When: Jan 30 – May 24, 2026🖼️ Where: Jeu de Paume, 1 Place de la Concorde, 8th arrondissement  ‘Facing the Sky: Paul Huet in His Time’ at the Musée de la Vie Romantique  © Paul Huet It’s no coincidence that the Musée

The Louvre has been the centre of quite a lot of attention over the last few months, from the spontaneous strikes in June to the shocking (and very memeable) robbery of French crown jewels in October.  Now, the spotlight is once again back on the world’s biggest and busiest art museum, this time thanks to a significant hike in the entry fee. The change is being made from today (Wednesday, January 14), so we’ve rounded up everything you need to know.  There is now a two-tier ticketing system to enter the Louvre – one for Europeans and one for non-Europeans (yep, that includes Brits). The entry fee for non-Europeans already rose from €17 to €22 in January 2024, and has now shot up by 45 percent, to €32.  Specifically, that applies to every traveller who’s not from the EU or Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. US travellers make up the largest proportion of visitors to the Louvre, but it also applies to UK citizens visiting the museum.  Recommended: I went inside the Great Pyramid of Giza – it was magical, but I’d never do it again Photograph: Shutterstock Why the increase? Well, significant renovations are planned for the Louvre, which French President Emmanuel Macron described as the ‘Louvre Nouvelle Renaissance’. These include a new home for the Mona Lisa as well as a brand-new entrance to increase visitor numbers even more. On top of that, the Independent reports that there are plans to increase funding for security. All in all, it’s pretty expensive work.  While you’ll st

Affordability and comfort are likely some of the biggest factors that you weigh up when you’re choosing an airline to fly with, but you know what they say: it’s better to be safe than sorry. While flying is statistically the safest way to travel, it can’t hurt to know which airlines are particularly strong on safety for some extra peace of mind. That’s why the aptly-named AirlineRatings.com has evaluated 320 different operators on a bunch of safety indicators – the total number of flights, fleet age, serious incidents, pilot training, and international safety audits as well as in-flight turbulence prevention – and produced rankings of which ones scored the best.  Recommended: Four major sports events worth travelling for this year – and how to make a holiday out of them. In the full-service category, Etihad claimed the top spot, thanks to its ‘young fleet, advancements in cockpit safety, particularly around turbulence, a crash-free history, and the lowest incident rate per flight of any airline on the list,’ according to AirlineRatings.com CEO Sharon Petersen.  In the low-cost category, she explained: ‘HK Express claimed the top accolade for a second time, driven by a modern fleet, exceptionally low incident rate, and an almost flawless onboard safety audit’. It’s worth noting that numerical differences between each airline are minor, and there’s very little difference between the leaders on both of these lists. Scroll on to have a look.  The top 10 safest full-service airlin

It’s that time again, folks – the first quarterly Henley Passport Index of 2026 has landed, and compared to the report’s October index, there have been some notable shifts in the power ranking.  How are the passports ranked? Well, it’s based on how many countries passport holders can enter without a visa, and as was the case in July and October, Singapore has topped the chart. Holders of a Singaporean passport can enter 192 different states without a visa, which is comfortably ahead of any other country in the world.  In joint-second place are South Korea and Japan, each granting passport holders entry to 188 countries. This is a step up for Japan, which was in third place in the last index. Other changes are a three-place jump from Sweden from sixth to third (now sitting alongside Luxembourg, Denmark, Spain and Switzerland), and a minor improvement from the UK, which has gone from eighth to seventh place.  Oh, and despite slipping out of the top 10 in October’s ranking, the USA has clawed it back and now sits on its own in tenth place. Scroll on for the rest of the ranking.  These are the world’s most powerful passports right now Singapore Japan, South Korea Luxembourg, Denmark, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway Hungary, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, UAE Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Malta, New Zealand, Poland Australia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, UK Canada, Iceland, Lithuania Malaysia USA The comple

Le musée du Louvre est au centre de nombreuses attentions ces derniers mois, entre les grèves spontanées de juin et le vol très médiatisé (et abondamment détourné en mèmes) de bijoux de la Couronne française en octobre. Aujourd’hui, le plus grand et le plus fréquenté des musées du monde fait de nouveau l’actualité, cette fois en raison d’une hausse significative de son tarif d’entrée. La mesure est entrée en vigueur ce jour (mercredi 14 janvier). Voici ce qu’il faut savoir. Une nouvelle hausse du prix d’entrée au Louvre Désormais, le Louvre applique un système de billetterie à deux niveaux : un tarif pour les visiteurs européens et un autre pour les visiteurs non européens (ce qui inclut les Britanniques). Le prix d’entrée pour les non-Européens était déjà passé de 17 € à 22 € en janvier 2024 ; il augmente aujourd’hui de 45 %, pour atteindre 32 €. Qui est concerné par cette augmentation ? Cette hausse concerne précisément tous les visiteurs ne provenant pas de l’Union européenne, ni de l’Islande, du Liechtenstein ou de la Norvège. Les voyageurs américains constituent la plus grande part des visiteurs du Louvre, mais la mesure s’applique également aux citoyens britanniques visitant le musée. Pourquoi cette hausse ? D’importants travaux de rénovation sont prévus au Louvre, un projet que le président Emmanuel Macron a qualifié de « Louvre – Nouvelle Renaissance ». Parmi les changements annoncés : un nouvel espace dédié à La Joconde, ainsi qu’une toute nouvelle entrée afin d’a

Travelling internationally for blockbuster sporting events – sports tripping, if you will – has been bigger over the last couple of years than it ever was before. And the concept makes so much sense: if you’re journeying far and wide for a match, game, test or tournament, why not turn it into a holiday? The sports calendar for 2026 is packed to the rafters with massive international competitions, from the Winter Olympics to the Commonwealth Games, the Super Bowl 60 and the FIFA Men’s World Cup, and many are taking place in showstopper travel destinations. Here’s our guide to the year’s major sports events, and how to turn them into a cracker of a holiday.  The best sports trips for 2026 Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics and Paralympics  📆 Event dates: Olympics February 6-22, Paralympics March 6-15 The winter can feel like a long and relentless slog through horrible weather and looming darkness, but with the Olympics and Paralympics slated for February and March to drag us through that final stretch until spring, it’s not all bad. So, why not do one better than tuning in on TV to all the curling, bobsleighing, skiing, and skating, and head to Italy for the real thing? Check out what Olympic and Paralympic tickets are available on the official website.  Milan Photograph: Shutterstock Awash with pretty, neoclassical buildings and striking art galleries and museums – including the Palazzo Citterio, which opened its doors in December 2024 – Milan is a classy and stylish city break d

Cue the eerie sound of the charango: it’s almost time for season four of The White Lotus (well, kind of). Casting for the show is underway and filming is slated to kick off at the end of April, so while we’ve still got quite a wait until the hit HBO drama will grace our screens again, we at least know – after much speculation – where it’s going to be set. Settled on 32 lush acres of jasmine, cypress trees and parasol pines is the stately Château de La Messardière, a literal palace-turned-hotel in Saint-Tropez. It’s part of the five-star Airelles Collection, and has officially been announced as the main filming location for the next season of The White Lotus. So, it turns out it won’t be filmed at a Four Seasons, after all. ‘Gatsby-esque parties’: History of Château de La Messardière According to the Airelles website, the château has a storied past, a history that will no doubt come into play in the show’s fourth season. The place was built in the nineteenth century as a rather extravagant wedding gift from a wealthy cognac merchant to his daughter, who then transformed it into a high-end hotel in the early twentieth century. By the Roaring Twenties, Parisian nobility would frequent the hotel for ‘Gatsby-esque parties’. A 1989 renovation transformed the hotel from near ruin, and in the ’90s it became a hub for Saint-Tropez high life once again.  Photograph: Booking.com Photograph: Booking.com Photograph: Booking.com   Château de La Messardière today The lavish propert

Janeiro é o mês do planeamento de viagens. Há mais tempo para pensar no mapa-mundo e decidir aonde ir nos próximos meses, e a inspiração não falta nas publicações de viagens mais respeitadas do planeta. A Time Out já apresentou a sua lista dos melhores destinos para 2026, escolhidos por jornalistas e editores. Agora foi a vez do New York Times divulgar uma selecção de 52 tentadores destinos. No topo da lista, acima da Arménia (20.º lugar), de Assis, em Itália (32.º), e da bacia do rio Pastaza, no Equador (47.º), surge o que a publicação baptizou de “América Revolucionária”. Assinala-se o 250.º aniversário dos Estados Unidos e as celebrações decorrem por todo o país. Em Filadélfia, onde nasceu a Declaração de Independência, haverá duas novas galerias e um desfile patriótico em tons de vermelho, branco e azul, enquanto no estado de Nova Jérsia estão previstos reconstituições de batalhas. Em Washington, o relvado do Capitólio recebe um concerto especial no 4 de Julho. ShutterstockFiladélfia Esta não é a única grande data redonda na lista. A mítica Route 66 faz 100 anos. O centenário também surgiu na lista da Time Out das 26 melhores novidades do ano e, ao longo dos quase quatro mil quilómetros da estrada, haverá concentrações automóveis, festivais de clássicos, actividades para famílias e muito mais. As comemorações começam a 30 de Abril no Missouri, com um concerto. Quem preferir algo mais fora dos caminhos habituais pode apontar à Península de Osa, na Costa Rica, quarto luga

When you’re planning your city breaks and holidays, what’s your biggest motivator for booking that trip? Maybe you want to travel to see art, get out in nature or go on a really good night out. One thing that unites most of us? The desire to try some great local grub. Handily, the Michelin Guide has just published its list of the 16 best food destinations worth travelling for in 2026, and there’s plenty on here to whet your appetite.  So, where has Michelin highlighted for 2026? In Europe, three different Italian destinations have received the spotlight – just a couple of months after Italian food culture and cuisine was officially granted Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage status.  According to the guide, travellers should head to Venice, where the arrival of more high-end hotel chains brings with it the arrival of big-name chefs; the Dolomites, to sample what Michelin describes as ‘increasingly ambitious alpine cooking’ thanks to the region hosting the Winter Olympics; and finally to the Amalfi Coast, which is the destination of a brand-new Belmond service.  Recommended: These are the best cities in the world for food, according to Time Out.  Over in Asia, Michelin has its eyes on the Philippines, where native Filipino food is apparently on the brink of a ‘global moment in Manila and Cebu’. Saudi Arabia is the guide’s only pick in the Middle East, a country Michelin says is seeing a ‘culinary coming-of-age’. Photograph: Shutterstock North American destinations included Q

Ample legroom and headrests that are actually comfortable aren’t only perks of flying in business or first class. Plenty of airlines have ensured that even passengers travelling on the most budget airfares enjoy comfortable seats – and now, thanks to Skytrax, we know which ones offer the best bang for your buck.  The world airline and airport star rating platform has assessed factors such as seat pitch (which basically translates to legroom – the distance between seat rows), headrest comfort and overall design to decipher which airline offers the very best economy seats out there. The winning operator, Japan Airlines, has claimed the crown for the sixth consecutive year. According to the Independent, standard economy seat pitch tends to be between 30 and 32 inches (76-81 cm), but this operator’s planes have a generous 34 inches.  Recommended: The most exciting new flight routes launching in 2026.  Not only that, but the planes are organised in a roomier 2-4-2 row configuration (as opposed to the often tight squeeze of 3-3-3). Economy passengers also have 13-inch screens, adjustable headrests, power outlets and – get this – cup holders.  In second place was Cathay Pacific (which won the overall best economy class), and in third was Korean Air. Asian airlines actually completely dominated the top 10, claiming eight places – scroll on to have a look.  These are the 10 airlines with the best economy seats in the world  Japan Airlines Cathay Pacific Airways Korean Air Singapore

At Time Out Travel, it’s our job not only to show you all the brilliant things to eat, drink, see and do in mega-destinations like London, Paris, Berlin and Rome, but also to shine a light on the overlooked places which are well worthy of just as much attention.  That’s why, at the beginning of each year, we call on our international network of knowledgeable editors and ask them where they’re excited to travel to this year – and share the list with you, of course.  For 2026, our annual roundup features UNESCO’s soon-to-be-crowned World Book Capital, Rabat, the grand opening of a brand-new pedestrian suspension bridge in Aoraki/Mount Cook in New Zealand, and Central Vietnam, made more accessible than ever before thanks to a surge in international flights.  But, where are we heading in Europe? Well, according to Time Out’s travel editor Grace Beard, Hamburg should be on your radar. Germany’s second city is already an established, culture-packed city, but new additions like the brand-new UBS Digital Art Museum (from Tokyo’s teamLabs) along with a state-of-the-art opera house in HafenCity, plus reinvented wartime bunkers and shiny new lakeside hotels, means 2026 is a particularly good time to soak it all up.  Photograph: Shutterstock Over in the UK, Cirencester, which boasts ‘an elegant collision of architectural styles, bags of Roman history at the Corinium Museum and the Amphitheatre, fabulous shopping options at the markets, a solid roster of pubs and restaurants,’ is one fo

Na Time Out Travel, a missão não é só mostrar o que comer, beber, ver e fazer em mega-destinos como Londres, Paris, Berlim e Roma. Também interessa dar atenção aos lugares que passam despercebidos e merecem destaque. Por isso, no início de cada ano, desafiamos a nossa rede de editores a indicar para onde planeiam viajar. Em 2026, a lista inclui Rabat, futura Capital Mundial do Livro da UNESCO, a inauguração de uma nova ponte pedonal suspensa em Aoraki/Mount Cook, na Nova Zelândia, e o Vietname Central, hoje mais acessível graças ao aumento de voos internacionais. Na Europa, para onde apontam as bússolas? Segundo Grace Beard, editora de viagens da Time Out, Hamburgo deve entrar no radar. A cidade alemã já tem boa reputação no que toca à cultura, mas 2026 traz novidades: o novo UBS Digital Art Museum, da equipa japonesa teamLab, uma nova casa de ópera em HafenCity, bunkers da guerra reinventados e hotéis junto a lagos acabadinhos de abrir.  Fotografia: Shutterstock No Reino Unido, Cirencester entra directamente na lista de destinos para 2026. A cidade apresenta uma combinação elegante de estilos arquitectónicos, muita história romana no Corinium Museum e no anfiteatro, óptimas opções de compras nos mercados e uma sólida oferta de pubs e restaurantes, segundo Ed Cunningham, editor de notícias do Reino Unido. O editor de cinema Phil de Semlyen aponta para Favignana, pequena ilha a 18 quilómetros da costa oeste da Sicília e cenário do próximo filme de Christopher Nolan, The Odys