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In 2026, the UK’s coastline is more in the spotlight than it has been in a long, long time. The opening of the long-awaited King Charles III Coastal Path means that the entire coasts of England, Wales and Scotland are now fully walkable – giving you even more of a reason to visit this nation’s extraordinary roster of seaside towns. Of course, being an island nation, the UK has no shortage of coastal spots. Prim, proper, picture-postcard-worthy idylls? Check. Remote, blustery retreats from stormy seas?  Yep, plenty of that. Thrill-packed resort spots with something for everyone? Britain has all of the above and much more. If you’re on the hunt for British seaside towns that are worth checking out right now – the ones that should be on your radar specifically in 2026 – that’s what we’re here for. Time Out assembled our UK travel experts to pick out the country’s most exciting seaside, port, harbour and resort towns to visit this year. RECOMMENDED: 🏖️ The best beaches in the UK.📍 The best places to visit in Britain in 2026.🇬🇧 The best new things to do in the UK in 2026. Time Out’s best seaside towns, mapped Image: Time Out

Hiking is having a moment right now. Brand-new trails – including the world’s longest coastal path – are opening left, right and centre. Plus, more of us than ever are choosing active, mindful and sustainable experiences when we travel. To help you plan your next great hike, we’ve rounded up the best hiking holidays the world over, from Europe’s very own Jurassic Park to the bonnie lochs of the West Highland Way and desert landscapes in the Middle East. Each hike has been tried and tested by our globetrotting network of travel writers, so read on for 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 2026: We’ve added two Spanish hikes to the list to help you plan your summer treks. 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

April 2026: We've updated our roasts list to reflect the return of sunnier days. Try the Macbeth in Hoxton, which offers a great Portuguese-style Sunday sesh, and the ravishing Jamaican-inspired roast at Buster Mantis in Deptford. There are a couple of posh restaurants in the mix too, with a Nordic roast at the plush Ekstedt at the Yard near Westminster, and a serious meat feast at Quality Chop House in Clerkenwell. We also have a new Number 1 to welcome spring in; the bright and breezy offering at the super fancy-feeling Sessions Arts Club in Clerkenwell.  London’s best Sunday roasts at a glance: 🥩 Central: Sessions Arts Club, Clerkenwell 😇 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 and Sunday lunch options 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 during the winter months. Then it comes to the plate – we need perfect roast potatoes, well-cooked lamb, beef or pork and a decent plant-based option too. A Sunday roast is more than just lunch - it’s self-care. From s

Dreaming of sand between your toes, wind blowing in your hair and sun beating down on your skin? You might just be due a trip to the beach. Here in the UK, we can’t quite guarantee the sunshine, but we can guarantee some seriously stunning beaches which will rival those of Mediterranean (and might even be contenders for the best beaches in the world).  We have white sand beaches, we have pebbles, we have towering chalk cliffs and rock pools galore. We pretty much have a beach for every occassion. Not sure where to go? We’ve rounded up the best beaches in the UK right here, from Scotland to Cornwall, all chosen by Time Out travel writers who have been to visit them IRL. You’ll also find our expert reccs for where to stay, so you can make the most of your beachy getaway. Enjoy.  Where are the UK’s most beautiful beaches? Pretty beaches are dotted all over the UK, but you’ll find some absolute beauties in Scotland, Cornwall and Wales, where the water is often clear, beaches are surrounded by tall cliffs and greenery and you might even find sand between your toes. On our list of the UK’s best beaches, we’ve included the prettiest and most serene stretches of coast out there, but we’ve also included those better for vibes, families and big old picnics. They might not be lookers, but they’re perfect for a seaside day out.  RECOMMENDED:🏖️ The most amazing hidden beaches in the UK🌊 The best outdoor swimmming pools in the UK🏊 The most amazing wild swimming spots in the UK🌤️ The be

Europe might be home to 44 countries, 34 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and seven Wonders of the World – but the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen here could be something totally unknown. That’s the thing about beauty: it’s personal. So rather than list 35 of the most famous sights on the continent, we instead every year ask our network of editors and travel writers to name us the most beautiful thing they’ve seen on their European travels.  The result? Beautiful places that come with a story. Like taking boats out on Germany’s hidden lakes, and tucking into picnics in the park in Portugal at sunset. Holidays spent exploring vast sand dunes in France, afternoons wandering through Art Nouveau streets in Latvia and childhood tales of clambering over jagged stones in Ireland. And that’s just a few of the memories you’ll find on this list, which stretches from Iceland all the way to Greece, from solitary islands to well-trodden walking routes. Here are the most beautiful places in Europe, according to us.  ➡️ READ MORE: The most underrated destinations in Europe Updated April 2026: We’ve just added North Macedonia’s most enchanting Lake, a frozen-in-time Bosnian village and Italy’s answer to Turkey’s Pamukkale hot springs to our list – plus many more beautiful tales.    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. This guide includes affiliate links

Green space is as integral to the ebb and flow of city life as good transport and a welcoming culture – even the most urban of urbanites need to touch grass once in a while, after all.  That’s why, when Time Out conducts its annual survey – this year collecting data from a staggering 24,000 city-dwellers – we don’t just ask about the best places for eating, dancing, dating and exploring, we get the lowdown on how accessible nature is, too.  All of that data is combined to create Time Out’s Best Cities with Intrepid Travel, our definitive ranking of the best cities on the planet to live in and to explore in 2026. And while Melbourne was crowned the overall best city this year, a quiet UK city took the crown as the world’s greenest, according to locals. That’s right – the lush, densely park-populated city of Bath received the highest score for green spaces and nature in our 2025-26 survey. Chicago in the US followed closely behind, and third place was copped by the effortlessly cool Canadian city of Montreal. To rank the world’s greenest cities, we asked thousands of locals across 150 hubs one question: how would you rate the green spaces and access to nature in your city? We then collated the places where the highest percentage of respondents answered ‘good’ or ‘amazing’, including only the highest-scoring city for each country to ensure the list reflects nature-packed cities globally. Fancy a gander? Check out the world’s best cities for green space and nature below, accordin

There’s no such thing as a perfect city, but you can bet hubs that boast brilliant spots to eat, admire art, dance and shop are all top-tier places to be. And if all those things fall within walking distance of each other? Well, that’s even better.  Time Out conducts an enormous annual city survey – which, for our tenth anniversary edition, quizzed no less than 24,000 urbanites – asking about everything from nightlife to street food, dating to transport, and vitally, how easy it is to discover the city on foot.  We used all that crucial insight from locals to produce Time Out’s Best Cities with Intrepid Travel, which crowned Melbourne as the overall best city for 2026. However, plenty of places were commended for being particularly pedestrian-friendly. We love a walkable city at Time Out – after all, low-traffic streets and the chance to get more steps in is a win-win for people and for the environment – so we’ve compiled a ranking of the planet’s most walkable metropolises. The ranking is based on the highest percentage of locals who rated their city’s walkability ‘good’ or ‘amazing’ in our annual survey. To ensure the list reflects the best pedestrian-friendly cities globally, we included the highest scoring city for each country. So, ready for a stroll? These are the most walkable cities in the world right now, all according to locals who live in them.  RECOMMENDED:🍃 The world’s best cities for green spaces and nature

*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:71d6b288-c88a-4520-89ca-7454fcda89e0-1" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> You’ve decided you’re heading to London. Transport? Sorted. Tube map? Downloaded. Now comes the tricky part: where to stay. And, let's be honest, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. London is a huge patchwork of neighbourhoods, each with its own personality and pace. From the leafy, laid-back corners of Chiswick to buzzing cultural hubs in Camden, where you base yourself can shape your whole trip. So, before you panic-book a pricey hotel in the West End, take a breath. There’s a whole city beyond the tourist core, with fantastic places to stay that might suit your style (and budget) even better. If you're after local living in 2026, hit up Leyton or Walthamstow, or Brixton has an endless array of cheap eats, bars and culture on every corner. 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.  ➡️ READ MORE: The best Airbnbs in London – with expert local tips Where to stay in London at a glance 👶 Best for first-timers: Covent Garden, S

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. In addition, we have moved Andor into the top 20 after its astounding second and 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 touc

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. And, new for 2026 is our top Airbnb, a garden flat in Leyton, perfect for a summer BBQ! 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 de

April 2026: It’s a massive month for London’s museums. As well as loads of great new spring exhibitions to check out – from Elsa Schiaparelli at the V&A to Water Pantanal Fire at the Science Museum – the city is about to get a major new venue. More than a decade in the making, V&A East is finally set to open on April 18 in Stratford’s Olympic Park, with a landmark exhibition on Black British music among its inaugural offerings. We can’t wait! Museums are one of the things that London does best. This city boasts grand institutions housing ancient treasures, modern monoliths packed with intriguing exhibits, and tiny rooms containing deeply niche collections – and lots of them are totally free to anyone who wants to come in and take a gander. And with more than 170 London museums to choose from, there's bound to be one to pique your interest, whatever you're in to.  Want to explore the history of TfL? We’ve got a museum for that. Rather learn about advertising? We’ve got a museum for that too. History? Check. Science? Check. 1940s cinema memorabilia, grotesque eighteenth-century surgical instruments, or perhaps a wall of 4,000 mouse skeletons? Check, check and check! Being the cultured metropolitans that we are, Time Out’s editors love nothing more than a wholesome afternoon spent gawping at Churchill’s baby rattle or some ancient 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 b

London is full of perfect pizza. The finest of fast foods, this delicious staple has been elevated far beyond its humble roots by great Italian restaurants in London, pop-ups, street food vendors and pub residencies, and we know just where to find these world-class wonders, because we’ve been eating our way across London in order to discover the best. Whether it’s delivered in a cardboard box or served in a swish restaurant, excellent pizza is hard to beat. Browse our list of the best pizza places in town and try not to drool on your screen. Recent additions to the list include some nifty kitchen residencies; Dough Hands at the Spurstowe Arms and (from May 7) All My Friends in Hackney Wick, Hot Saint at the Old Queen’s Head in Angel, Little Earthquakes at the Railway Tavern in Dalston, and Short Road Pizza at the William The Fourth in Leyton and Three Colts in Bethnal Green. You can find Ace Pizza at the Pembury Tavern in Hackney Downs, but they have also opened their first standalone parlour in Victoria Park. Try also; Spring Street Pizza in Borough for pie with a Michelin-starred chefs touch, Carmela’s on Upper Street for a cosy slice and Vincenzo’s in Shoreditch for no-flop pizza. RECOMMENDED: The finest fish and chips in London.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It’s a privilege living in a beautiful place, but only if you get to make the most of its offerings yourself – and as locals to Sveti Stefan in Montenegro proved, that isn’t always the case.  The island town, connected by a spindly, sandy strip to mainland Montenegro, is famous for its role as a luxury resort which, in its history, has hosted the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and the Beckhams.  Originally turned into a hotel in the 1950s by the Yugoslav government, and transformed to the Aman Sveti Stefan in 2009, the resort closed its doors five years ago when local people demanded use of the island’s beaches, previously reserved only for the use of star-studded guests.  Now, it’s set to reopen on July 1, with two of the beaches – Sveti Stefan Beach and King’s Beach – open to the public, and the other – Queen’s Beach, which is nestled in a dreamy lagoon – accessible only for people staying at the resort.  The development comes after an agreement between the island’s leaseholders and the Montenegrin government, who are gaining a 10 percent share of the profits according to The Independent.  Sveti Stefan is also home to two public swimming pools (one of which is adults-only) and three restaurants: find Italian food at Arva, antipasti and taverna-style plates at Piazza, and the Cliff Pool Bar, where the clue is in the name.  More about Aman Sveti Stefan Overall, the resort comprises 33 individual cottages on the island, which all feature stone that dates back to the

Ever stayed in a hotel that doubles as a local landmark? Wanderlust magazine has just rounded up some of the planet’s greatest heritage stays, from hilltop castles to convents. Staying at any one of these spots certainly makes for a more memorable experience than a Travelodge, that’s for sure (no offence to Travelodge, of course). It’s part of the publication’s WanderSleeps series, where readers were asked to nominate where they believe to be the world’s ‘most authentic, distinctive and meaningful places to stay’, the nominees of which were then screened and selected by editors.  RECOMMENDED: We checked into Punjab’s first luxury palace hotel – here’s what we thought View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wanderlust travel magazine (@wanderlustmag) Claiming first place on the ranking was the Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, India, which has functioned as a hotel since the 1960s but retained lots of references to its past life. Originally, it was built as a place for ‘moonlit picnics and royal gatherings’ by Maharana Jagat Singh II, who was banned by his father for inviting romantic interests to Jag Mandir palace.  Today, the suites are laden with intricate latticework, furnishings made of teak wood and plenty of silk, and according to Wanderlust magazine, some of the butlers are descendants of the palace’s original retainers (aides to the royal family).  Also on the list are JW Marriott El Convento in Peru, built inside a sixteenth-century Augustine conven

A algunos de nosotros nos apasiona encontrar un vinilo buscado o finalmente ver en persona esa pintura famosa en todo el mundo, pero los viajeros más ansiosos de adrenalina disfrutarán de atracciones un poco más... trepidantes. Sí, hablamos de parques temáticos. Los Travellers' Choice Awards de Tripadvisor acaban de publicar una lista de los mejores de todo el planeta, basándose en qué destinos han recibido el mayor número de reseñas excelentes. En lo más alto del ranking, por encima de todos los demás parques de atracciones y acuáticos del mundo, se sitúa Futuroscope en Francia. Según Tripadvisor, es un lugar para pasear entre atracciones futuristas y talleres inventivos que han recibido más de 50 millones de visitantes. El recinto ocupa la barbaridad de 60 hectáreas de terreno y ofrece 25 experiencias originales, desde atracciones en 4D y esculturas masivas hasta espectáculos en vivo de gran formato. La atracción Tornado Chasers utiliza la pantalla LED interior más grande del mundo para sumergir a los visitantes en una tormenta, mientras que el Invernáculo de los Mundos presenta paredes que parecen cobrar vida con flora y fauna. En otros puntos de la lista aparecen dos entradas más de Francia - Disneyland Park y Puy du Fou - y, de España, el Siam Park, un parque acuático de Tenerife que también ha entrado en el ranking. A algunos de nosotros nos apasiona encontrar un vinilo buscado o finalmente ver en persona esa pintura famosa en todo el mundo, pero los viajeros más ansi

A alguns de nosaltres ens apassiona trobar un vinil buscat o finalment veure en persona aquella pintura famosa arreu del món, però els viatgers més ansiosos d'adrenalina gaudiran d'atraccions una mica més... trepidants. Sí, parlem de parcs temàtics. Els Travellers' Choice Awards de Tripadvisor acaben de publicar una llista dels millors de tot el planeta, basant-se en quines destinacions han rebut el major nombre de ressenyes excel·lents. Al capdamunt del rànquing, per sobre de tots els altres parcs d'atraccions i aquàtics del món, se situa Futuroscope a França. Segons Tripadvisor, és un lloc per passejar entre atraccions futuristes i tallers inventius que han rebut més de 50 milions de visitants. El recinte ocupa la barbaritat de 60 hectàrees de terreny i ofereix 25 experiències originals, des d'atraccions en 4D i escultures massives fins a espectacles en viu de gran format. L'atracció Tornado Chasers utilitza la pantalla LED interior més gran del món per submergir els visitants en una tempesta, mentre que l'Invernacle dels Mons presenta parets que semblen cobrar vida amb flora i fauna. En altres punts de la llista apareixen dues entrades més de França - Disneyland Park i Puy du Fou - i, d'Espanya, el Siam Park, un parc aquàtic de Tenerife també ha entrat al rànquing. Aquests són els millors parcs d'atraccions i aquàtics del món: Futuroscope, França Beto Carrero World, Brasil Waterbom Bali, Indonèsia Disneyland Park, França Beach Park, Brasil Garden City Water Par

The constant bombardment of depressing environmental news can feel pretty gloomy, particularly if you’re putting a lot of effort into minimising your air miles and focusing on slow travel.  But it’s not all bad: many destinations are striving to become more sustainable, and the Dutch capital is the latest city to implement an environmentally conscious policy.  Amsterdam has officially banned all public advertisements for meat and fossil fuel products, replacing billboards at tram stops and on its streets instead with posters for attractions and gigs. The idea is that city streets actually align with local environmental goals. And it makes sense – the Dutch capital is striving for carbon neutrality to be achieved by 2050, and for locals to have halved their meat consumption in the same period. Having a load of ads for fast food, cheap flights and pollutant cars is hardly gonna aid those goals, is it? ‘The climate crisis is very urgent,’ GreenLeft Party member Anneke Veenhoff told the BBC. ‘I mean, if you want to be leading in climate policies and you rent out your walls to exactly the opposite, then what are you doing?’ Lumping meat in with fossil fuel products not only indicates that neither should be considered part of an aspirational lifestyle, but reframes the former into more of an environmental issue, rather than simply a personal diet choice.  Not so shockingly, bodies such as the Dutch Meat Association and the Dutch Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators are h

As praias são locais de grande variedade, seja pela cor do mar e da areia, pelas formações rochosas circundantes ou pelo tipo de actividades disponíveis para os viajantes que lhes fazem uma visita. Existem excelentes opções por todo o planeta, mas, em antecipação ao Verão europeu de 2026, a organização World’s 50 Best Beaches acaba de revelar a sua lista dos melhores areais do continente – com lugares cativos para Portugal, Espanha, Itália, Irlanda, Croácia e Albânia. Como são seleccionadas as melhores praias da Europa? Na prática, mais de mil especialistas em viagens nomeiam uma praia que consideram digna de um lugar na lista. Estas são depois analisadas pela equipa do World’s 50 Best Beaches (com a ajuda dos seus “Embaixadores de Praia”, que também nomeiam três cada um) com base em oito critérios: vida selvagem e natureza intocada, a “banda sonora da natureza”, facilidade de entrada na água e a sua calmaria, ausência de multidões, singularidade e a probabilidade de apanhar condições idílicas. Seis praias de Espanha e quatro de Itália chegaram ao top 20, mas a cobiçada primeira posição foi atribuída à Praia de Fteri, na Grécia. Fica na costa norte de Cefalónia e exibe toda a areia branca e águas cristalinas que se possa desejar. ShutterstockFteri Beach (Cefalónia) Permanecendo em grande parte intocada graças à sua localização isolada, os visitantes podem aceder à Praia de Fteri através de uma caminhada ou de táxi aquático a partir do porto de Zola. Não há muito em termos d

Todos os anos, cobrimos a deslumbrante variedade de imagens submetidas ao blogue de viagens Capture The Atlas no âmbito dos seus prémios de Fotógrafo do Ano das Auroras Boreais (espreite os vencedores de 2025 aqui). No entanto, a aurora boreal está longe de ser o único espectáculo celeste captado pelos fotógrafos e, agora, o Capture The Atlas produziu a sua nona edição anual do Fotógrafo do Ano da Via Láctea (“Milky Way Photographer of the Year”), que para 2026 recebeu umas impressionantes 6500 candidaturas. “Esta colecção recorda-nos que fotografar a Via Láctea não se resume a técnica ou planeamento. Trata-se de curiosidade, paciência e do desejo de experienciar o céu nocturno em lugares onde ele ainda parece selvagem”, diz Dan Zafra, editor do Capture the Atlas. “Muitos destes céus estão a tornar-se cada vez mais raros e esperamos que estas imagens inspirem as pessoas não só a admirá-los, mas também a valorizá-los e a protegê-los.” Doze países figuram na colecção de vencedores, incluindo fotografias tiradas na Nova Zelândia, no Chile, em França e no Botswana, e nós escolhemos a dedo várias das nossas favoritas do concurso deste ano. Fotografia: Baillie Farley / Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2026 Fotografia: Andrew Imhoff / Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2026 Fotografia: Brendan Larsen / Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2026 Fotografia: Josh Dury / Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2026 Para ver todos os vencedores oficiais da competição deste ano, dirija

Some of us get a thrill from stumbling across a coveted vinyl or finally glimpsing that world-famous painting IRL, but the more adrenaline hungry travellers among us will relish in attractions which are a little more... action-packed.  Yes – we’re talking about theme parks. Why? Well, because Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards has just released a list of the very best ones across the planet, based on which destinations received the highest number of excellent reviews.  Zooming to the top of the ranking, above all other amusement and waterparks on the planet, is Futuroscope in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France.  Recommended: The best theme parks near London right now.  According to the Tripadvisor website, it’s a place to ‘wander through futuristic rides, inventive workshops, and water activities that keep things fresh for children and adults’, and has welcomed more than 50 million visitors since it opened.  The place comprises a whopping 60 hectares of land and 25 original experiences, from 4D rides and massive sculptures to open-air activities, games and live shows.  The Tornado Chasers uses the world’s largest indoor LED screen to plunge visitors into – you guessed it – lights, live screens and special effects to replicate the heart of a storm, and The Greenhouse of Worlds features walls which look as if they’ve come alive with flora and fauna.  Elsewhere on the list are two other entries in France – Disneyland Park and Puy du Fou – and in the UK, Blackpool Pleasure Beach 

The Netherlands boasts a fair few cities that warrant the title of ‘underrated’ – we obviously love Amsterdam, but hubs like Rotterdam, Utrecht and Maastricht are all worthy of adding to your European city break list.  As is The Hague. The city is best known for its political institutions – the Dutch government is based here, plus bodies such as the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, and Europol. It’s only a short train ride from Amsterdam, but after a direct service to Brussels ceased to exist in 2021, it’s been lacking in rail connections to any major European capital outside of the Netherlands. That’s why the city council unanimously passed a resolution to improve its European connections, with Mayor Jan van Zanen stating ‘it’s more than just a train service – it’s a link between people, ideas, and opportunities.’ The planning document is entitled ‘Next Stop: Europe’, and according to the Railway Gazette, advisory firm Berenschot has outlined two potential pathways for this to become a reality.  The first would be to reinstate the original Brussels service, which would involve extending the existing train route running between the Belgian capital and Rotterdam, and is apparently a relatively simple matter of adapting the timetable. Eventually, this could see smoother connections to other major European hubs like Berlin and Paris.  Alternatively, an ‘open access’ operator could establish a completely new service, using their own trains, staff

Se vive numa cidade, não precisa de abandonar completamente a civilização para conseguir aquela tão necessária dose de natureza. Mas, por vezes, paisagens verdadeiramente monumentais de montanhas e cenários impressionantes justificam uma aventura na natureza selvagem. Precisa de inspiração? Bem, a designação de Geoparques Mundiais da UNESCO, criada em 2015, é um óptimo ponto de partida, e 12 novas regiões acabam de ser adicionadas à agora extensa lista de 241 locais para 2026. Seleccionados pela sua combinação de “conservação, educação ambiental e uma abordagem sustentável ao desenvolvimento, ao mesmo tempo que apoiam os povos indígenas e as comunidades locais na promoção da sua cultura e know-how”, estes parques foram escolhidos a dedo pelo conselho executivo do organismo com base nas candidaturas do Conselho Mundial de Geoparques. Que locais receberam a designação? Bem, um deles fica na Irlanda – o Geoparque de Joyce Country and Western Lakes. Graças ao que é conhecido como a Orogenia Grampiano-Tacónica – um período de intensa formação de montanhas que ocorreu há cerca de 450 milhões de anos –, esta região da Ilha Esmeralda foi abençoada com uma grande geodiversidade e uma abundância de fósseis. Culturalmente, a região é um Gaeltacht, o que significa que a língua irlandesa ainda é parte integrante das interacções do dia-a-dia, tendo até influenciado a terminologia científica relacionada com a área. Por exemplo, a palavra glaciológica “drumlin” vem do irlandês “droimainn”. N

Every year, we cover the dazzling array of images that have been submitted to travel blog Capture The Atlas as part of their Northern Lights Photographer of the Year awards (take a peek at 2025’s winners here).  However, the aurora borealis is far from the only celestial spectacle being snapped by photographers, and now, Capture The Atlas has produced its ninth annual edition of the Milky Way Photographer of the Year, which for 2026 received a staggering 6,500 submissions.  Recommended: The world’s best places to see the Northern Lights. ‘Every year, this collection reminds us that photographing the Milky Way is not only about technique or planning. It is about curiosity, patience, and the desire to experience the night sky in places where it still feels wild,’ says Dan Zafra, editor of Capture the Atlas. ‘Many of these skies are becoming increasingly rare, and we hope these images inspire people not only to admire them, but also to value and protect them.’ Twelve different countries feature in the collection of winners, including snaps taken in New Zealand, Chile, France and Botswana, and we’ve handpicked several favourites from this year’s competition. Scroll on.  Photograph: Baillie Farley / Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2026 Photograph: Andrew Imhoff / Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2026 Photograph: Brendan Larsen / Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2026 Photograph: Josh Dury / Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2026 To view all the official winners of t

Prague and Copenhagen both sit high on the list of Europe’s must-see cities, the former known as the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’ thanks to its intricate Gothic architecture, the latter for its stylish population, smørrebrød and ‘hygge’.  However, stopping off at both places in one trip hasn’t always been an obvious travel option – until now, that is. As of May 1, the two hubs are officially connected by a direct train after more than a decade.  Czech Railways (ČD) has launched two daily services between Prague and Hamburg – both include stops in Berlin and Dresden, and one journeys all the way to Copenhagen. Essentially, it’s now possible to hop around Europe’s coolest cities via one train.  Recommended: 13 of the most exciting new train routes launching in 2026.  Throughout this year, trains will depart at 6.30am and 10.30am. In the summer season, a third 4.30pm departure will be added to the schedule.  The operation is a joint effort between Czech Railways (ČD), Deutsche Bahn, and Danske Statsbaner, and uses ČD’s recently launched ComfortJet trains. They feature onboard restaurants, bike storage, Wi-Fi and even a children’s cinema, but the best things about these trains is their speed, which can reach up to 230km per hour – that means Prague to Hamburg takes six hours and 41 minutes, and Prague to Copenhagen takes a mere 13.  The EU’s commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, described the launch of these services as ‘a strong example of pr