Liv Kelly

Brighton restaurants in 2025: A quick stroll through the South Lanes or along Preston Street will correct the assumption that this city only has fish ‘n’ chips to offer (though if that is what you’re craving, these are our favourite spots). Amari is an enticing new Spanish-inspired restaurant which gained Michelin recognition just nine weeks after opening, and LOST in the Lanes is an established brunch spot which has been rustling up brilliant dinners from a new menu in recent months.  That’s all alongside the fantastic high-end and budget Indian, Japanese, and modern European restaurants, as well as some slap-up tacos, mouthwatering pizza and, of course, some pioneering vegetarian establishments. Caught hungry in Brighton? These are some seriously good places to fill your boots, handpicked by a local.  RECOMMENDED:☕The best coffee shops in Brighton🥓The best brunch spots in Brighton🐟The best places for fish and chips in Brighton🍺The best pubs in Brighton This article was recently updated by Liv Kelly, Time Out’s Travel writer who is originally from Brighton. 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.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to start a new fitness routine or a long-time runner pushing for a new personal best, music has the power to motivate you to reach your goals. This list of the best running songs can aid endurance on those more challenging running routes, pick up the pace during those moments when your body needs a consistent rhythm, and improve motivation when you’re aiming for a better run time or distance. Which songs are the best to run to? Below we’ve included tracks that span genres but all have that special formula to keep you running – even in those moments where going the extra mile seems impossible. We’ve included the BPM (beats per minute) for each of the running tracks, so you can create a playlist that keeps a consistent pace, or even plan moments where you know you would like those extra bursts of energy and motivation. Which songs are best for long distances, recovery, uphill or sprints? We’ve separated them out into the best songs for certain types of run, to help you plan for the route or level you are aiming for. For those who like long runs or are training for a marathon, we have steady rhythmic tracks to keep pace and sustain your energy. If you are looking at doing interval training or speed work, we have listed upbeat, high-tempo songs that match the intensity of faster intervals. If you know your route includes hills and uneven terrain, then take a look at our recommended motivational, powerful running songs that help you push through i

For centuries, Soho has been London’s playground: packed with spots for boozing, flirting and soaking up the best of the city after dark. And even though it's largely cleaned up its once-sleazy reputation, it's still packed with fine drinking spots, from gloomy basements to high-end cocktail bars. Whether you join the crowds hopping up and down its famous network of streets or settle in for the duration, you’re guaranteed a brilliant, boozy night out in Soho and neighbouring Chinatown. Word to the wise: you might want to line your stomach at one of Soho's best restaurants. Now head to the heart of the West End to make sure you don’t miss a thing. RECOMMENDED: These are London’s very best bars. Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor, and you’ll probably find her at Trisha’s. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

The future of some of London’s best day festivals may be up in the air right now, but for the moment we feel pretty damn lucky to have an abundance of world-class festivals happening on our doorsteps all throughout the summer. Forget trekking across the country to live in a field for five days. When you live in London, you can hop on the tube, and an hour later you’re listening to your favourite artists, tinny to hand, knowing that there’s a hot shower and a cosy bed waiting for you once the day is over. We Londoners love live music, so it’s no surprise that we’re absolutely spoilt for choice when summer rolls around. You’ve got festivals devoted to hip-hop, jazz, leftfield pop, disco, afrobeats, heavy rock ‘n’ roll. Whatever your taste may be, my god does London have a day festival for you. The line-ups have been coming in thick and fast over the past couple of months, which means it’s time to make some decisions about which festivals are worth your time and money. Have a scroll through our comprehensive guide – which we keep meticulously updated with all the latest line-up announcements – see what takes your fancy, and start planning a fantastic summer in 2025. But be warned, most London festivals get more expensive the later you leave it, and plenty of them will sell out long before the portaloos are installed and the stages are constructed. Grab your tickets right now if you know what’s good for ya! RECOMMENDED: ⛺ The best UK music festivals🌍 The best festivals in Europe

London is absolutely world-class when it comes to museums. Obviously, we’re pretty biased, but with more than 170 of them dotted about the capital – a huge chunk of which are free to visit – we think it’s fair to say that there’s nowhere else in the world that does museums better.  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 Egyptian percussion instruments. In my case, the opportunity to live on the doorstep of some of the planet’s most iconic cultural institutions was a big reason why I moved here at the first chance I got, and I’ve racked up countless hours traipsing around display cases and deciphering needlessly verbose wall texts in the eleven years since. From iconic collections, brilliant curation and cutting-edge tech right down to nice loos, adequate signage and a decent place to grab a cuppa; my colleagues and I know exactly what we want from a museum, and we’ve put in a whole lot of time deliberating which of the city’s institutions are worth your time. So here’s our take on the 25 best ones to check out around London, ranging from world-famou

You’ve decided you’re travelling to London. You’ve booked your transport and downloaded a tube map, but where to stay? You’ve probably clocked that London is one massive, sprawling city, made up of neighbourhoods that each have their own unique character. Resist the urge to panic-book a fancy hotel in London’s West End – there’s plenty more out there, we promise. Dive into the real London by branching out from the well-trodden tourist path. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of somewhere totally new. Whether you’re after lively nightlife, easy access to gorgeous green spaces, culture on your doorstop, or serious dining, you’ll find it here. Ready to get booking? Read on for our guide to the best neighbourhoods and places to stay in London.  📍 RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to the best hotels and Airbnbs in London Ella Doyle and Rosie Hewitson are editors at Time Out 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. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Mention Bayswater to someone who lives outside of west London and you’ll probably be met with a blank expression. But we’ll let you in on a secret – though this W2 postcode is often overshadowed by its bigger, posher neighbours (think Notting Hill, Maida Vale and Paddington), there’s a chipper community here which give the place an unmistakable personality.  Bayswater’s streets are home to a diverse array of restaurants, from hearty Cypriot or Malaysian cooking and old fashion Bangladeshi or Indian establishments to modern takes on Persian, Levantine and British cuisine. There are great pubs dotted around, historic institutions which have steadfastly served the locals since the 1930s, and even a street with some faux houses. 🏘️ Ultimate guide to where to stay in London In short, there’s loads going on round these parts. Here are some tips on what’s worth doing from a genuine Bayswater local, whether you’re after a snack, a skate, a spa treatment or just a stroll.  RECOMMENDED:The best things to do in west LondonThe best hotels in LondonThe best walks in London

Grazing the Arctic Circle and straddling two tectonic plates, Iceland offers a visual feast of volcanic landscapes, spurting geysers and Northern Lights that have not gone unnoticed by Instagrammers or Game of Thrones location scouts. With the increasing interest in outdoor activities and exploration of the island’s remote, ethereally beautiful regions, hotels are popping up far and wide, instead of once being concentrated in the capital. From Airbnbs to luxury hotel stays, there’s plenty to choose from to kick start your Icelandic adventure. Enjoy, folks.  Which part of Iceland is the best to stay in? It entirely depends what kind of trip you’re after, but the safest bet is almost always the country’s marvellous capital Reykjavik. Once you’re here, the opportunities are endless – have a cosy city break and barely leave your neighbourhood, or rent a car and use Reykjavik as a safe base to explore the rest of Iceland, from the Golden Circle to the Blue Lagoon. Check out our list of the best restaurants in Reykjavik to get you started.  RECOMMENDED: The best Airbnbs in Iceland Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

What makes a good party song? Is it uplifting lyrics? Or maybe it's an uptempo production?Throughout the decades, they’ve come in all shapes, sizes and vibes. However, for a song to be a proper, hip-shaking party song, there are some rules: it’s gotta be a banger, and it’s gotta give you absolutely no choice but to get up and boogie.  No wonder then that this list includes everything from funk, soul and disco classics to ‘90s RnB tunes and 2025 chart-toppers. There’s a tonne of variety on here, so pass the aux cable over to us and we’ll have your party shaking in no time. Ready to throw some shapes? You’re in the right place – these are the best party songs of all time.  RECOMMENDED: 🎵 The best songs of 2025 so far 🕺 The best albums of 2025 so far 🎤 The best karaoke songs🍻 The best drinking songs🎶 The best ’80s songs🎊 The best pop songs This guide was recently updated by Georgia Evans, who covers Time Out’s music section. Entries are by Time Out Editors. For more about how we curate, have a look at our editorial guidelines.

Whether you need to get away from it all, stretch your legs a bit, or remind yourself of how tiny and insignificant you are in the immensity of Mother Nature, there’s only one thing for it: it‘s time to take a hike. Be it a month-long spiritual pilgrimage, a coastal amble or a mountain scramble, there are magnificent trails the world over – and we’ve rounded up some of the very best on the planet to help you plan your next great hike. From red rock canyons in the American Southwest to the bonnie lochs of the West Highland Way, there’s a hike, trek or trail on this list that’s calling your name. With each hike tried and tested by our editors and writers, we’ve got all the info on where to go, when to go and how long to set aside, plus tips and tricks and the best sights to look for along the way. All you need to do is pack your bags. These are the world’s greatest hikes, according to Time Out. Updated April 2025: We’ve added four new trails to this list to help you plan for summer hikes – and moved a certain Spanish pilgrimage to the top spot. RECOMMENDED:🌲 The best national parks in the world ⛰️ The best destinations for solo female travellers🌊 The most spectacular places to swim in the world🏝️ The best beaches in the world🚂 The best train journeys around the world

Want a drink? You've come to the right place. This is Time Out’s list of best bars in London, our curated guide to London’s drinking scene, featuring the buzziest booze dens in the capital right now. If it’s on this list, it’s excellent. These are the 50 places we'd recommend to a friend, because we love drinking in them and have done many times over. From classy cocktail joints to delightful dives, hotel bars, speakeasys, bottle shops, rooftops and wine bars, London's got them all. But what makes a truly good bar? Well, our critieria for inclusion on this list is simple; a menu of genius drinks is important, but so is overall vibe – there’s no point having the perfect paloma if you have to drink it in a bar that smells of bins. To make the Top 50, a bar has to be fun, inclusive, and full of lovely folk as well as looking the part.  April 2025: A rash of great new bars have opened in London over the past year or so and many of them have made the immediate jump to our hallowed Top 50. The latest additions to our list include rowdy sports bar meets 80s horror movie set Bloodsports in Covent Garden, whisky wonderland Dram Bar on Denmark Street, the hypnotic Bar Lotus in Dalston, Below Stone Nest in Chinatown, Rasputin’s by London Fields, and Bar Lina, an Italian aperitivo spot underneath a famous Soho deli. Now go forth and drink. RECOMMENDED: Like bars? Then you'll love London's best pubs.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor, and she'll have a gibson marti

This year of music has started with a bang. We’ve seen Chappell Roan go country, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco smothering audiences with gushy love songs and Playboi Carti’s rapturous return from the underground. Alongside these pop heavyweights, we’re witnessing rap superstar Doechii continue her chart domination and the breakthrough of Gen Z artists like 2hollis and Tate McRae. What songs are defining 2025? Well, we’ve searched through our playlists and extracted the best songs of the year so far, below. But it doesn’t stop there. Keep your eyes peeled for updates to this list throughout the year as we’re still awaiting albums from Turnstile, Lorde, Addison Rae, Miley Cyrus, Pulp, A$AP Rocky and many more.  Georgia curates Time Out’s music section. If she's not blabbering about music on the website, she's doing it in-person (much to the office’s dismay). For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. RECOMMENDED: 🎧 The best albums of 2025 (so far)🎥 The best movies of 2025 (so far)📺 The best TV of 2025 (so far)

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

Landing in Keflavik on a frosty 2C afternoon is a bit of a shock to the system compared to the balmy October temperatures of the UK, but once we start winding through the snow-dusted, ash-coloured peaks that loom moodily over Iceland’s coast, the biting cold feels appropriate.  Thankfully, the nippy feeling doesn’t last long. ION’s collection of hotels includes four properties – ION City and Hotel Von (starting rates are €430 and €175 respectively) where we stay in Reykjavik, Hotel Budir (from €277), our first stop nestled cosily between the mountains and the lapping shore of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, and ION Adventure (€565) which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024. Each embody the Nordic concept of ‘hygge’, that feeling of convivial cosiness that you can only really experience in such perishingly cold places.  All are intrinsically Icelandic, but ION Adventure is the true show-stopper. A sleek glass box emerging from the moss-laden Mount Hengill, the hotel is a bold contrast to the tumbling volcanic landscape around it. But that landscape is still incorporated into the design, with furniture made from locally-sheered wool and actual lava. Sustainability is at the heart of these designs – even the sinks are made from recycled tires – and much of the interior is crafted by Icelandic architects. The hallway leading to the brand-new wing of 23 rooms (where we stayed) features bare concrete walls which will not be painted – paint is bad for the environment, guys – an

You’d be forgiven for feeling a little intimidated upon approaching Eastwell Manor. Its stern, neo-Elizabethan stone façade is dotted with boxy windows which appear as if they allow little light, and reaching reception involves dragging your luggage through an eerily still, imposing courtyard. But the vibe’s pretty different inside.  Through the comically large, dark-wood doors, the formality of the building does match the tone of the service, but we were warmly greeted by wafts from the restaurant, the excited buzz of guests from a wedding party and formally dressed but amicable team members. And that’s what’s unexpected about this place – how homely a massive country estate (particularly one with a tennis court, a hawking centre and beehives) can feel as soon as you arrive.  Our room, in the cottage buildings in the west corner of the grounds, was one designated for people on a spa break (it’s only a two-minute walk from the spa building) and other guests were flitting between the two buildings in just their dressing gowns, despite the October chill. The spa itself, the facilities of which include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room on the ground floor, as well as a restaurant, plus treatment and ‘relaxation’ rooms upstairs, does all the things a good spa should do, but is perhaps not quite matched to the size of the hotel – we arrived mid-afternoon to cop a poolside seat but were left with only one available spot to plonk ourselves. But the hotel doesn’t just of

Entering our park-view room on the ninth floor of the Athenaeum, our jaws dropped not because of the suite itself, but because it immediately lived up to its name: the south-facing hotel rooms offer tremendous views of the lush treetops of Green Park, and if you’re lucky enough to stay in on one of the top floors (nine is the highest), it’s pretty splendid. What’s more, the hotel has been designed to incorporate the park’s proximity: the compact, comfortable rooms and ground-floor reception feature floor-to-ceiling windows and plenty of mirrors to complement and exaggerate the nearby greenery. Entering the hotel feels almost like you’re stepping inside an opulent conservatory.  Throughout the hotel there are nods to grand decor, but it’s not overdone. Twinkly light fixtures, velvet Chesterfield headboards and touches of gold are not going to be to everyone’s taste, but they feature in the light-flooded rooms and add glamour to mostly white walls and bedding – this hotel is in Mayfair, after all.  That emphasis on elegance is also reflected in the kind of service you get at the Athenaeum. Front of house members, at the reception during check-in and in the restaurant, were congenial, warm, but the atmosphere here is formal: there’s no small talk, no chit-chat during breakfast service – everything feels very proper.  While the surrounding neighbourhood boasts plenty of bougie places to eat, the hotel’s ground-floor restaurant is a worthy alternative, particularly for afternoon t

With interiors that look like they probably haven’t been updated since the place opened in 1997, and prices that also feel like they’re stuck in the past, a trip to locally loved Bayswater restaurant The Bengal feels like stepping back in time. The dated decor serves to create a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere in which to enjoy generous portions of classic curry house fare. The chef’s special bhunas and jalfrezis – both traditional Bengali dishes – stand out on a large menu of traditional Indian and Bangladeshi curries. Whether you’re sitting in or ordering a takeaway, this is a reliable option for inexpensive, flavoursome dinner. 

Located next to the south-facing exit of Queensway station on Bayswater Road, this whacky little ice cream shop serves everything from bubble waffles to soft-serve gelato and slushies, all in a vibrant array of colours and with a huge variety of sauces and toppings. Need to reward the kids for making it through that sweaty journey on the Central line? With popcorn, apple sorbet and even unicorn flavour on the menu, they’re sure to love this place.

Pode ter umas férias fantásticas a saltar entre hostels ou apartamentos económicos, mas se estiver a celebrar algo especial ou apenas quiser gastar um pouco mais, um hotel de luxo é um verdadeiro mimo. Felizmente, os prémios Travellers’ Choice do TripAdvisor foram anunciados, e a plataforma de avaliações online seleccionou uma lista de excelentes locais para se hospedar com base nos hotéis que receberam as avaliações mais positivas dos utilizadores ao longo do último ano. Dos oito milhões de hotéis listados no site, menos de 1% recebeu este prémio, mas o melhor dos melhores, aquele que conquistou o primeiro lugar na classificação geral, foi o Santiago de Alfama Boutique Hotel, uma estadia deslumbrante em Lisboa. O Santiago de Alfama, que já tinha conquistado um lugar na lista dos hotéis mais cool de Lisboa para a Time Out, oferece vistas realmente incríveis de Alfama e do rio Tejo e está rodeado por ruas históricas e encantadoras. Fica a apenas 15 minutos a pé do Terreiro do Paço. “As comodidades luxuosas do hotel, a decoração encantadora, o ambiente artístico e os preços razoáveis criam uma estadia memorável. Os hóspedes podem relaxar no pátio tranquilo, saborear refeições deliciosas ou explorar as atracções próximas com a ajuda do concierge experiente”, escreve o TripAdvisor. No entanto, isso está longe de ser tudo: hotéis no Reino Unido, na Índia, no México e na África do Sul também entraram no top 10, então continue a ler para descobrir quais são. Os 10 melhores hotéis de

You can have a brilliant holiday hopping between hostels or budget rental apartments, but if you’re celebrating something special or just fancy splashing out, a luxury hotel is a proper treat.  Thankfully, TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards have been announced, and the online review platform has curated a roundup of stellar places to stay based on hotels that garner the most ‘above-and-beyond’ reviews from users over the last year.  Of the site’s eight million listings, less than one percent acquired this accolade, but the best of the best hotels claiming first place overall was the Santiago De Alfama Boutique Hotel, a stunning stay in Lisbon.  Recommended: The world’s greatest hotels for 2025 have been revealed.  It’s already claimed a spot on Time Out’s roundup of Lisbon’s coolest hotels, boasts seriously outstanding views of Old Alfama and the Tagus River, and is surrounded by lovely, historic streets. Oh, and it’s only a 15-minute walk from Lisbon’s famous Praça do Comércio.  ‘The hotel’s luxe amenities, charming décor, artistic vibe, and reasonable prices create a memorable stay. Guests can relax on the peaceful patio, sample delicious dining, or explore nearby attractions with the help of the knowledgeable concierge,’ writes TripAdvisor. However, that’s far from all: hotels in the UK, India, Mexico and South Africa also made the top 10, so read on to find out which ones.  These are the 10 best luxury hotels in the world, according to TripAdvisor Santiago De Alfama

Eurostar is best known for its route between London and Paris, which annually ferries 280,000 passengers between the UK and French capitals, but the operator is rapidly expanding. As part of a new batch of services that includes a route from the UK to Germany and Switzerland, Eurostar has just announced a new service from Amsterdam to Geneva via Brussels. The route could be on the cards from 2030, and the plan is to have it operate multiple times a day. The journey is expected to take around five hours, and the number of trains from the Netherlands to London will also be increased from three to four per day to complement the new route.  Here’s a map of what the new routes will look like. Image: Courtesy of Eurostar Recommended: An all-private-room sleeper train connecting 100 European cities is launching soon.  This is all part of Eurostar’s €2 billion investment into expand its train fleet by up to 50 trains. Right now, the operator is active in the UK, Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Germany, so a stop in Switzerland will be its sixth country, and the new trains should help supplement this.  Eurostar already welcomes around 19.5 million passengers per year (which increased from 2023 by 5 percent). According to Gwendoline Cazenave, the company is ‘seeing strong demand for train travel across Europe, with customers wanting to go further by rail than ever before’. Keep an eye on all the latest railway news on our Time Out Travel news page.  Did you see that you’ll soon

Plenty of Europe’s islands, be them famous Spanish party spots or lovely Italian islets, tend to get pretty crowded during the high season – but there’s a handful across the continent that have managed to avoid overcrowding.  Holiday booking platform BookRetreats has analysed data from the European Commission on overnight stays in tourist accommodation per square kilometre, and produced a list of the least crowded islands in Europe.   Included in that list is Svalbard in Norway, which has a tourism density of just 2.4 per kilometre squared, making it the quietest European island by far.  Recommended: Road-tripping on this European island just became a lot harder.  We reported recently that the country has just implemented a brand-new tourist tax, and the report cites Norway’s strict regulations as one reason why Svalbard is so untouched: two-thirds of the archipelago is protected by nature reserves and national parks.  Despite being Greece’s fifth-largest island and around the same size as Lanzarote, Chios has a tourism density of just 353.81 per square kilometre, and around 21,000 fewer overnight stays than its Canary Island counterpart.  Why? Well, its economy relies not on tourism like plenty of Greece’s other islands, but on local industry like the unique mastic (a natural resin) trade, and when travellers do pay the island a visit, it’s to stay in guesthouses and little villages as opposed to mega-resorts.  The five European islands that have avoided overtourism Svalbar

Ever been tempted by the prospect of a sleeper train, but felt a little put off by the thought of sharing with a stranger? Well, we’ve got some exciting news.  Berlin-based night train start-up Nox has just announced its plans for a sprawling network of sleeper services all over Europe, which will exclusively offer private one or two-bed cabins.  The company was founded by Thibault Constant, whose ‘Simply Railway’ YouTube has gained a solid half a million-strong following and who has travelled on more than 400 night trains, and Janek Smalla, who led the operational launch of FlixTrain – a fairly appropriate pair, eh? Recommended: A brand-new sleeper train connecting six European countries is launching this summer.  Nox’s goal is, according to Smalla, to make night trains ‘an essential part of European travel’ by offering a viable alternative to short-haul flights and becoming the go-to option for business travel.  Designed to be a whole lot more comfortable than traditional couchettes, Nox’s cabins will feature armchairs, tables, storage space, two-metre-long beds and (in some cases) panoramic windows. You’ll either be able to book a single or a double cabin, and right now those are set to cost €79 or €149 respectively.  According to RailTech, a financing round is planned for autumn this year and the start-up is finalising approval for its cabin designs. Below are some snaps of what these trains could look like.  Image: Nox Mobility Image: Nox Mobility Image: Nox Mobilit

Sure, hiking, cycling and hopping on a train are all brilliant ways to get out and see the world, but for those harder-to-reach destinations, travelling on four wheels is a pretty solid bet.  Yep, we’re talking about a good old-fashioned road trip. Google searches in the UK for European road trips have soared by 5,000 percent over the last 90 days, so Saga Car Insurance has analysed 73,000 Reddit comments to shed some light on the most popular ones.  Recommended: The countries with the most beautiful views, revealed.  Topping their ranking is the Stokksnes Peninsula, an expansive landscape of black sand beaches, waterfalls, scenic mountains and Northern Lights hotspots in eastern Iceland. The F-roads around here are most accessible between July and September, when the weather is at its warmest and the days at their longest.  In second place is Scotland’s NC500, an 830km stretch where you’ll whisk past sights like Dunnet Head and the Applecross Peninsula, and in third place is the Ring of Kerry in Ireland, a country that was just crowned the best destination on the planet for road trip views by drivers. These are Europe’s 10 best places for a road trip Stokksnes Peninsula, Iceland NC500, Scotland Ring of Kerry, Ireland Meteora & Delphi, Greece Stonehenge, United Kingdom Dolomites, Italy Florence, Italy Lake District, United Kingdom Provence, France Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic Check out Time Out’s roundup of the world’s greatest road trip destinations.  Did you see the unli

É verdade que acender um cigarro pode dar aquela sensação de estar num elegante filme francês, mas os dias em que se podia fumar livremente em França estão contados. Num esforço para criar “a primeira geração livre do tabaco”, o país vai implementar um alargamento da proibição ao fumo – e, olhando para os números, percebe-se porquê. Segundo a Direcção-Geral de Saúde Pública francesa, em 2022 havia 12 milhões de fumadores no país – o que representa cerca de 25% da população entre os 18 e os 75 anos. Mas França é, de certa forma, uma pioneira em restrições ao tabaco. Em 2008, proibiu o fumo em restaurantes, medida que foi depois seguida por países como o Reino Unido, Espanha, Itália e Portugal. Actualmente, já existem milhares de zonas livres de fumo em todo o país, mas o governo pretende alargar a proibição a todas as praias, parques públicos, florestas e zonas junto a escolas – ou seja, essencialmente a qualquer lugar onde possa haver crianças. Muitas cidades francesas já têm áreas designadas como livres de fumo. Nice foi a primeira a estabelecer uma praia sem tabaco, ainda em 2012, e Paris já conta com centenas de zonas livres de fumo espalhadas pela capital – sobretudo parques infantis, áreas junto a escolas, creches e centros desportivos. Com esta nova medida, a responsabilidade pelas zonas livres de fumo passará para o governo central, deixando de ser competência das autoridades locais. Além disso, foi anunciado um aumento do imposto sobre o tabaco, e está também em prepa

On average we spend around one third of our lives at work, so when it’s time to sit back and enjoy those golden years, you want to make sure you’re doing it in the right place.  Handily, International Living’s Global Retirement Index, a tool which utilises first-hand experiences and ‘real-world insights’ from actual retirees, has published a list of the best places in the world to retire. Topping the list is Panama, which contributor Jess Ramesch describes as a ‘safe, stable and wealthy country’. Factors such as the low cost of living (for expenses like car insurance and minor medical procedures), flexible visa conditions and its temperate climate were all cited.  Recommended: The best places in the world to retire, according to Time Out.  ‘Here, I live a California lifestyle – only better. I’m on the ocean, just a three-hour flight from Miami, and I don’t have to worry about hurricanes (or pay expensive hurricane insurance),’ Ramesch writes. ‘I’m out in the sunshine almost every day. I don’t worry about hefty property taxes or having my savings wiped out by a trip to the ER. And I’ve made wonderful friends – expats and Panamanians – who’ve become like family.’ In second place is Portugal, and in third place is Costa Rica, with Mexico and France rounding out the top five. These are the 10 best places to retire in the world Panama Portugal Costa Rica Mexico France Spain Malaysia Greece Italy Thailand You can read the full article in more detail here, or have a look at our o

Rome’s streets are some of Europe’s most historic, but that doesn’t mean they’re frozen in time. In fact, there are ongoing efforts to preserve and renew some of the Italian capital’s older sites – and the recently reopened Piazza Augusto Imperatore is proof of that. The square surrounds the Mausoleum of Augustus, the tomb of Rome’s first-ever emperor. Originally built way back in 28 BC, this mausoleum was used as a concert hall throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, but in the 1930s, Mussolini demolished the surrounding mediaeval buildings.  Photograph: Shutterstock Recommended: The best pizzerias in Europe have been crowned for 2025.  A €35 million project has been underway to spruce up the square, and the latest stage of restoration is now complete. It was inaugurated in a ceremony on Friday June 6, marking the beginning of the third and final phase of work. The first phase of development was polished off in 2019, and the second phase – creating a circular walkway overlooking the mausoleum – will be finished later this year. Improving the lighting and accessibility to the museum comprises the final phase.  In the new piazza, there are two graded slopes that connect the mausoleum’s original level with street level, one towards Via Di Ripetta, one towards San Carlo al Corso. At the piazza’s centre, there’s a cafeteria and a large information point. According to Wanted in Rome, the city’s mayor Roberto Gualtieri said at the ceremony: ‘We are happy to have contr

In his latest controversial move, US President Donald Trump has just implemented a new travel ban that will prevent citizens from 12 countries from entering the States. Recommended: These are the most powerful passports in 2025.  It was signed last week and put into effect at midnight ET on Monday June 9. According to the BBC, he said that it could be revised if ‘material improvements’ were made, while destinations could be added as ‘threats emerge around the world’. Visitors from the following countries can no longer enter the USA Afghanistan Myanmar Chad Congo-Brazzaville Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Haiti Iran Libya Somalia Sudan Yemen Visitors from the following countries face partial travel restrictions Burundi Cuba Laos Sierra Leone Togo Turkmenistan Venezuela However, there’s a series of exemptions which could mean people from the above countries could still be able to enter the US, and they include dual nationals who are not travelling on the passport from an affected country; US government employees and athletes travelling for major sporting events (such as the LA Olympics 2028).  You can read more about the new travel restrictions and the other exemptions on the BBC. Did you see that this country will now fine you for standing up before the seatbelt sign is off? Plus: What’s the deal with bringing luggage onto the Paris metro? Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out Travel newsletter for all the latest travel news and best stuff happening across the world. 

So, you might’ve heard of a Blood Moon – the celestial phenomenon also known as a lunar eclipse that we witnessed back in March – but what about a ‘strawberry moon’? The phenomenon occurs every 18.6 years, the last time being in 2006, and the next time set to be in 2043. So, here’s a bit more information about what a ‘strawberry moon’ really means, and how you can catch a glimpse of it.  Recommended: These are the stargazing events to look forward to in 2025, according to the New Scientist.  What is a ‘strawberry moon’ and why is it rare? The name implies that our natural satellite takes on a pinkish colour, but that’s actually not the case.  Technically, this is just the name given to the full moon in June, but its name has quite a charming story behind it. It’s known as the strawberry moon because, according to Almanac, June’s full moon was a signal that it was time to harvest wild strawberries in Native American tradition.  While the moon doesn’t appear pink, it could well look reddish or orange this year. That’s because of a rare celestial event known as the ‘major lunar standstill’, which only happens every 20 years or so.  The moon will appear abnormally low in the sky because it has reached the most extreme points in its orbit, rising and setting in its most northern and southern points, meaning the June full moon follows an especially low arc across the sky.  Because it will be perched so close to the horizon, the light it reflects will pass through a thicker, lower

Paris brille en tête de classement Le guide français La Liste a dévoilé son classement 2025 des meilleurs hôtels du monde. Le palmarès s’appuie sur l’analyse de milliers de critiques de presse, d’avis de professionnels du secteur et de retours de clients, compilés à l’aide d’un algorithme. La Réserve Paris © Grégoire Gardette Deux établissements parisiens en tête du classement Dix hôtels obtiennent le score maximal, dont deux situés à Paris : La Réserve Paris et Cheval Blanc Paris. Le classement distingue aussi deux établissements londoniens (The Savoy et The Connaught), deux hôtels asiatiques (Mandarin Oriental Bangkok et Peninsula Shanghai) et deux nord-américains (Peninsula Chicago et Rosewood Mayakoba, au Mexique).  « Notre algorithme ne ment pas : ces établissements représentent véritablement le sommet de l’hospitalité mondiale », déclare Philippe Faure, fondateur de La Liste. « Chacun d’eux va bien au-delà du simple hébergement pour offrir à ses hôtes une expérience réellement transformative. » Les 10 meilleurs hôtels du monde en 2025 selon La Liste La Réserve, Paris Cheval Blanc, Paris The Connaught, Londres The Savoy, Londres Il San Pietro di Positano, Positano J.K. Place Capri, Capri Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok The Peninsula, Shanghai The Peninsula, Chicago Rosewood Mayakoba, Cancún