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Miami Beach is awash with hotels, but not all of them were created equal, and because we know just how important your vacation to the seaside is, we’ve trawled the length of these gleaming white sands to bring you a handpicked roundup of the best places to stay.  From shiny new resorts to lovingly-restored landmarks, sexy spas, palm-tree-lined pools and even an ice-rink, there’s bound to be a hotel on this list that suits you and your party, whether it’s big or small. So, scroll on for our curated list, which features new inclusions for Fall 2025 in The Betsy Hotel, Andaz Miami Beach and The Shelborne By Proper, and make your dream of some much-needed Vitamin D a reality. 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in Miami How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 🛏 Check out the best Airbnbs in Miami  

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

Hear us out: October might just be the best month of the year to travel. In the Northern Hemisphere, trees have taken on gorgeous shades of orange and red, while down south, spring is settling in nicely. The weather is pleasant – not too hot, not too cold – and when the peak-season crowds have dissipated, accommodation, flights and activities tend to be a lot more reasonable.  From internationally famous events to forward-thinking sustainable travel via ice, earth and sky, the best places to travel in October are Hall of Fame destinations. So, whether you’re after somewhere cheap and hot, or down to explore a thrilling new city, dust off your passport and get a bag packed – the time to travel is now. RECOMMENDED:✈️ The best places to travel every month of the year🏘️ The world's best winter sun destinations Need more inspo? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local writers. 

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 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

Is it ever too early to start planning for Christmas? Arguably, yes. But even though it's probably not time to begin untangling your fairy lights or baking mince pies, there's no harm in giving a little thought to your festive social plans. And there's no need to settle for a crowded pub. As winter arrives, Christmassy pop-ups spring up in central London, full of cosy atmosphere that makes them perfect for a festive little tete-a-tete. We’re talking riverside heated igloos, Alpine-themed lodges and kitschy nostalgia-themed bars that will keep you warm with atmosphere and, most importantly, yummy food and festive drinks. Most spots aren't yet confirmed for 2025, but check this page as winter nears for the best hideaways, markets and quirky festive experiences waiting to lure you in from the cheek-tingling cold and warm your socks off.  RECOMMENDED: Here are the best things do in London this Christmas

There’s a reason why so many romantic comedy films are set in London; quite simply, it’s one of the best places in the world to be loved up. The picturesque Little Venice, the historic Whispering Gallery at St Paul's Cathedral, and Waterloo Bridge (which has breathtaking views of the city) are among the many romantic places to visit at any time of year – and we can’t get enough. But to encourage your love to reach full bloom, it’s important to pick a hotel with the right kind of vibe. Breakfast in bed, complimentary cocktails upon arrival, and pampering spa packages are the sort of special touches that can make all the difference when you’re in the mood to woo... or maybe even pop the question! For the ultimate couple’s break, here are our hotels in London to cook up a bit of romance. Enjoy.  🛏️ Discover our list of the sexiest hotels in London How we curate our hotel lists Headed up by editor Joe Mackertich, our team at Time Out London spend their time reviewing hotels all over the Capital – new openings, old classics and everything in between – to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. Along with our pool of trusted hotel experts, every hotel on this list has been individually reviewed and selected for a reason: we’ve been there, we think it’s great and we’d genuinely recommend it. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 📍 Ultimate gu

It's easy to get so tangled up in the tinsel-decked glories of Christmas that you forget there's another big bash, just a week later. But New Year's Eve is the kind of night that you forget at your peril. Attempt to wing it and you might well end up stuck at home in front of Jools Holland's Hootenanny, because all London's best clubs and parties book out weeks or months in advance.  But fear not, we're here to make sure you give 2025 a seriously good send-off. Here's our list of the best NYE bashes to ring in 2026 at, from never-ending club nights to LGBTQ+-friendly celebrations. Assemble your crew, book your tickets, plan the perfect ‘fit and prepare to say a big fat goodbye to the old year. RECOMMENDED: Find things to do in London on New Year’s Day.

Europe is incredible for festivals, make no mistake about it. And what could be better? Travelling to festivals abroad means getting to explore somewhere new and see a bunch of cracking artists, as well as maybe – just maybe – enjoy better weather and cheaper beer. Europe is certainly not in short supply of some really brilliant places to party, from tiny, lesser-known spots in the Azores to headliner-packed fests in France and the Netherlands. There’s just one festival you’ll see sadly missing from our list – everyone’s favourite festival Glastonbury is taking a fallow year in 2026.  What is the largest festival in Europe? Glastonbury is normally thought of as the biggest festival in Europe (if not the world). But though it’s certainly the most well known, in terms of numbers, it’s not even the the biggest in the UK! The biggest in Europe is actually Donauinselfest in Vienna, Austria, which sees upwards of two million visitors a year. After that, it’s probably joint between Glasto and Tomorrowland in Belgium. The more you know! RECOMMENDED: 🎪 The best UK music festivals🎤 The best music festivals in the world🌃 The most underrated destinations in Europe🌤️ The best European city breaks 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 may include affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate gu

‘Overtourism’. It’s more than a buzzword – in the world’s most popular destinations, it’s a problem that affects almost every aspect of local life, from the environment to the cost of renting, transport and eating out. And when a place is overwhelmed by people, it’s not only locals’ quality of life that suffers; the quality of your trip does, too. But it’s not all bad. Destinations are coming up with ways to redistribute tourism from densely crowded hotspots to lesser-visited regions. Travellers are seeking cooler climes and embracing slow travel, allowing space to discover somewhere new. And they’re still riding the ‘destination dupes’ trend, where overrun holiday destinations are swapped out for less crowded, less expensive, but just-as-good alternatives. On our newly updated list of the world’s most underrated travel destinations, you won’t find your Bangkoks or your Balis, your Amalfis or your Amsterdams. What you will find is the hidden side of Yosemite, the French Riviera’s overlooked twin, a place where penguins outnumber people, and plenty more travel inspo where that came from.Why trust us? Because we’ve been to them all. Every spot on this list was picked by one of our expert editors and globetrotting travel writers, recommended because they offer great (or quiet) alternatives to the classics – and in many cases, because they’re places that actually want tourism. In other words, travelling to any of these 33 criminally overlooked destinations is a win-win situation.

We live and breathe city life at Time Out, so to us, there’s no better way to spend a precious long weekend than by cramming in as much food, nightlife and culture as possible in one of Europe’s many great metropolises. This vast, diverse continent is home to hundreds of cities that tick all the boxes of the perfect break. You have the classics: Rome, Amsterdam, Paris. And then you have the second cities, the obscure cultural capitals, and those surprising little places that make for the ideal affordable city break.  But with so many options, where should you head in 2025? Well, we’ve narrowed it down for you: in our list of Europe’s best city breaks, everywhere from Ireland to Italy is covered. Why leave it at one? Take advantage of Europe’s amazing new train services and cram in a couple. RECOMMENDED: 📍 The absolute best things to do in Europe🗺 The most underrated travel destinations in Europe🛤 The ultimate Europe Interrailing itinerary

Há quem tema o frio e os dias chuvosos dos meses no Inverno, mas o que não falta por essa Europa fora são destinos com luzinhas cintilantes, produtos artesanais e copos de glögg a fumegar que nos ajudem a ultrapassar a época. Os mercados de Natal são locais cheios de alegria – é impossível negá-lo. Das ruas empedradas de Edimburgo, na Escócia, ao quentinho do Funchal, na Madeira, há pequenas praças que se vestem para o Natal e espalham o ambiente de festa à sua volta. Já escolheu qual destas 17 cidades vai pedir ao Pai Natal para visitar? Recomendado:🎄O melhor do Natal em Lisboa

Visiting New York is a frantic experience, and when you’ve only got a number of days to get through shedloads of dining, cocktail-drinking, sightseeing and museum-hopping, that oh-so-precious shut-eye becomes all the more important. Thankfully, even though New York’s famous moniker is the ‘city that never sleeps’, the Big Apple is brimming with stylish, innovative, and world-renowned hotels. So, we’ve combed through all the neighborhoods and avenues to bring you this hand-picked roundup of the very best, from swish new-openings in Brooklyn to opulent institutions in Manhattan.  New additions for fall 2025 include Brooklyn’s gleaming William Vale, Manhattan’s iconic Knickerbocker, the elegant, Park Avenue-adjacent Loews Regency and the beachy Rockaway Hotel. But that’s only the beginning—scroll on for Time Out’s fresh roundup of the best places to stay in New York City.  📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best budget and Midtown hotels in New York City How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

They say ‘home is where the heart is’, but late former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi clearly needed a stupidly lavish base to reside in, too.  Bragging multiple bedrooms, reception rooms, large terraces, open-air spots for dining, views over the Tyrrhenian Sea, helipad facilities and even a secure underground bunker, his former Sardinian villa was more vast luxury complex than humble abode, but its grandiosity is nothing but on-brand.  And while it’s been under the ownership of Berlusconi’s five children since his death in 2023, it’s now up for sale. Villa Certosa (formerly Villa Monastero) is actually one of the planet’s most expensive private residences with a ridiculously hefty price tag of €500 million, according to Travel Tomorrow.  Recommended: Why is this Italian airport getting renamed after a very controversial figure? Originally purchased in 1980, the villa has hosted various political figures over the years, including George W. Bush, Tony Blair and Vladimir Putin (fun company, right?). Thanks to being designated by government decree as an ‘alternative location of maximum security for the safety of the Prime Minister,’ it has state secrecy protections.  But there are more fun amenities, too – namely sprawling terraced gardens and multiple pools with Costa Smeralda coastline views, private beach access and something called a sea grotto where you can dock your boat, plus guest bungalows, a Roman-style amphitheatre, oh, and state-of-the-art wine cellars.  Lo

Whether you like it crammed with extras or are more of a patty and bun purist, burgers come in all juicy shapes and lip-smacking sizes.  But the best burger in the world? That’s a tricky title to award. Handily, World’s Best Steaks has taken a stab at it, and a 25-strong menu of the most impressive burgers on the planet has just been published.  So, where claimed that coveted crown? Hundred Burgers, a laid-back and stylish burger restaurant in Valencia, Spain, that’s where.  ‘Hundred Burgers is more than just a restaurant - it has become a benchmark for artisanal excellence in the burger world,’ reads World’s Best Steaks website, ‘With uncompromisingly fresh ingredients, thoughtful combinations and a spirit of innovation, it delivers an experience that has earned global recognition - including the accolade of being named the world’s best burger group.’ You can expect freshly ground dry-aged beef slapped between a homemade demi-brioche bun, but we’d be sure to try the singular and the cheeseburger. London fared particularly well on this list, with six spots across the UK capital claiming a top-25 spot. The first of these is from Bleecker Burger, which has several locations across the city, while Black Bear Burger came in third, and Dove, Hawksmoor and Heard were featured, too. Read our roundup of London’s best burgers here, and scroll on for World’s Best Steaks’ list of champions.   These are the world’s 25 best burgers Hundred Burgers, Valencia Bleecker Burger, London Black

Bad news, guys – while most of us know by now that it’s essential to sort an ESTA before you travel to the US, the fee you’ll have to pay to acquire yours is about to get a whole lot more expensive.  Why? Well, it’s due to changes in immigration budget legislation, which have been passed under the Trump administration, meaning the price of an ESTA will jump 86 percent from $21 to $40 (that’s around €34 or £29).  To be specific, Globetrender reports that the restructuring of fees now includes a $17 travel promotion fee (the same as before) plus a $6 increase in the processing charge and a new $13 levy to the US Treasury.  Recommended: The full list of 12 countries no longer allowed to visit the US.  So, what does this mean for your future trips to the US? Well, if you already have an ESTA, that’ll still be valid for the two years since you acquired it, or until your passport expires (whichever comes first). However, if you still need to apply for an ESTA ahead of an upcoming trip, complete your application before Monday September 30 to avoid the new higher fee. After that, even if you started but did not finish your application, you’ll be asked to pay the full 40 bucks.  What is an ESTA? It stands for the ‘electronic system for travel authorisation’, and is something all travellers from countries which participate in the US’s visa-waiver programme must have if they’re entering the country for 90 days or less.  The programme includes most of Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zeala

It’s a tough time to be working in the aviation industry. Faced with staff shortages and huge levels of disruption, many workers at airlines and airports are facing long, stressful hours and poor working conditions. And, thanks to the cost of living crisis, loads of them are doing it all for lower wages, too. Needless to say, it’s no wonder that so many staff at airports and airlines have been going on strike. From Italy and Belgium to Greece and France, airports across Europe have seen thousands of flights delayed and cancelled by industrial action. Strikes can, of course, have a serious impact on your holiday, so it’s best to be as informed about them as possible. Read on for our guide to who’s going on strike in Europe right now, where and when those strikes will happen – and whether you need to worry about them.   Strikes by KLM ground staff in the Netherlands It’s been announced by trade union FNV that strikes are expected from KLM ground staff at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, form 8am-2pm on September 24 and from 6am-2pm on October 1.  More than 100 flights were cancelled due to a short strike last week, which are thought to have cost the airline €10 million, and the same is on the cards today, September 17. A spokesperson from KLM reportedly said that the strikes could seriously endanger the company’s future, but a union representative said management had left the ground workers no choice but to strike, according to NL Times.   Transport strikes in Italy To protect hol

Sure, seeing your favourite artist perform live can be quite a surreal experience, but seeing them perform live, on a floating, floral stage, in the heart of Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest? That’s something that’ll take you a little longer to process.  But for Mariah Carey fans, that almost unbelievable set up is about to become a reality. No, we’re not joking – it’s just been announced that Carey is set to headline ‘Amazônia Live – Today and Always’, which takes place next week on Wednesday September 17.  Against the backdrop of the vivid tropical sunset, she’ll be performing on a beautiful floating stage on the Guamá River in Belém, Brazil, the design of which has been inspired by the Victoria Amazonica (a symbolic plant from the region).  The concert, which will also feature performances from artists (such as Dona Onete, Joelma, Gaby Amarantos, and Zaynara) showcasing Pará’s local culture, will be turned into a TV special and broadcast all over Brazil.  Photograph: @ Rock In Rio / Amazonia Live Recommended: I went to a vibrant Brazilian festival deep in the Amazon rainforest – here’s what it was like.  So, why on earth is this happening? Well, the event has been organised by Rock World, the same people behind events such as Rock in Rio and The Town, and it’s taking place exactly two months before Belem hosts COP30.  The goal? To ‘raise awareness around protecting the natural world and rainforest itself’, according to a press release from the festival organisers, spotlighting

New York City is one of the best places in the world for trying a shedload of different cuisines, but having them all under one roof makes doing that a whole load easier, and that’s precisely why Time Out Markets exist – bringing you the best of the city is our thing, after all.  Excitingly, we announced a while back that a second Time Out Market would be opening in New York to accompany the original location in Dumbo, Brooklyn.  It’s in Union Square, Manhattan, has a performance space, an outdoor terrace and a full-service bar, as well as seven of the city’s most exciting kitchens – check out the confirmed list of vendors, including faves Patty Palace and Kam Rai Thai.  And, we can finally announce, it’s doors will open in just two weeks time! That’s right – from 10am on Friday 26 September 2025, Time Out Market Union Square will be mixing up delicious cocktails, rustling up some seriously lip-smacking food and giving visitors a cool, vibey spot to hang out.  ‘Compared to our existing larger flagships, this is our first smaller neighborhood Market, dedicated to highlighting rising talents alongside local favorites as well as emerging home-grown artists, and to being a space for the local community to come together, from people living and working in this neighborhood, students from nearby universities, or visitors wanting to experience local food and culture,’ said Virginia Rector-Birbal, VP US Time Out Markets.  Personally, we can’t wait. Opening times will be from 8am to 10

Comprar un habitatge fa temps que s'ha convertit és un somni gairebé impossible per a molts, especialment en moltes ciutats d’Europa on la població té salaris que queden molt lluny dels preus locals de l’habitatge, la inflació i el cost de la vida. Tot i això, hi ha una enorme disparitat arreu del continent quan es tracta del preu d'adquirir un habitatge propi. Per ajudar-te a tenir una idea de les possibilitats que hi ha, el nou Índex Immobiliari Europeu de Deloitte mostra quines són les ciutats més assequibles per comprar un pis i les que, realment, no ho són gens. L’assequibilitat s’ha calculat segons el nombre de salaris bruts anuals mitjans necessaris per comprar un pis de 70 m² de nova construcció i estandarditzat. Tot i que cal agafar-ho amb pinces –algunes ciutats són notòriament més petites que d’altres–, l’anàlisi és ben interessant. Foto: Shutterstock La ciutat europea menys assequible per comprar un habitatge és Amsterdam. I no, tampoc no ens sorprèn. Segons la recerca de Deloitte, es necessiten 15,4 salaris anuals per adquirir un pis a la capital neerlandesa. Dues entrades sorprenents a la llista i que segueixen la capital dels Països Baixos de prop en el segon i tercer lloc són Atenes, que ocupa la segona posició, i on es necessiten 15,3 salaris, i Praga en la tercera, amb 15 salaris necessaris. Les ciutats europees menys assequibles per comprar un habitatge - Amsterdam, Països Baixos - Atenes, Grècia - Praga, Txèquia - Košice, Eslovàquia - Brno, Txèquia - Ban

Comprar una vivienda hace tiempo que se ha convertido en un sueño casi imposible para muchos, especialmente en muchas ciudades de Europa donde la población tiene salarios que quedan muy lejos de los precios locales de la vivienda, la inflación y el coste de la vida. Aun así, hay una enorme disparidad en todo el continente cuando se trata del precio de adquirir una vivienda propia. Para ayudarte a hacerte una idea de las posibilidades que existen, el nuevo Índice Inmobiliario Europeo de Deloitte muestra cuáles son las ciudades más asequibles para comprar un piso y cuáles, realmente, no lo son en absoluto. La asequibilidad se ha calculado según el número de salarios brutos anuales medios necesarios para comprar un piso de 70 m² de nueva construcción y estandarizado. Aunque hay que tomarlo con pinzas –algunas ciudades son notoriamente más pequeñas que otras–, el análisis resulta muy interesante. Foto: Shutterstock La ciudad europea menos asequible para comprar una vivienda es Ámsterdam. Y no, tampoco nos sorprende. Según la investigación de Deloitte, se necesitan 15,4 salarios anuales para adquirir un piso en la capital neerlandesa. Dos entradas sorprendentes en la lista, que siguen de cerca a la capital de los Países Bajos en el segundo y tercer lugar, son Atenas, que ocupa la segunda posición, donde se necesitan 15,3 salarios, y Praga, en la tercera, con 15 salarios necesarios. Las ciudades europeas menos asequibles para comprar una vivienda - Ámsterdam, Países Bajos - Atena

After a series of pretty on-the-nose hints (with the band’s logo projected onto buildings in London, Italy, and Germany) Armenian-American rock band System of a Down have just announced a stadium tour of Europe, set to kick off next summer.  It’s hot on the heels of a series of super popular dates across Latin and North America earlier in 2025, and will see things kick off in Sweden in late June 2026, so we’ve rounded up everything you need to know. What cities are they visiting, and on what dates? How much are tickets, and who will be supporting SOAD? Scroll on to find out.  When are System of a Down going on their European tour? The band announced seven dates across seven different European cities, kicking off in Stockholm in late June 2026 and concluding in Warsaw mid-July. Here they are: June 29 – Stockholm, Strawberry Arena July 2 – Paris, Stade De France July 6 – Milan, Ippodromo Snai La Maura July 8 – Berlin, Olympiastadion July 10 – Dusseldorf, Open Air Park Düsseldorf July 13 – London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium July 18 – Warsaw, PGE Narodowy According to Live Nation, the band will also be announcing a ‘very special show as part of this tour soon’, so stay tuned for more information on that. Oh, and if you’re planning on attending the London gig, there’s a separate guide with more information.  Who will be supporting System of a Down on their European tour? Queens of a Stone Age and Acid Bath will join SOAD across all seven dates next year.  When do tickets go on sa

Spain has long been one of the planet’s most popular holiday spots, not just because of its Mediterranean climate, lip-smacking food and top-tier beaches, but also because of the availability of cheap cigarettes and duty-free tobacco. However, anti-smoking sentiment across Europe is only continuing to spread, and, following in the footsteps of France which banned smoking in most public spaces, Spain’s coalition government has approved a draft bill in which similar, though marginally stricter, rules could be instated.  To be specific, the proposed legislation would see smoking and vaping banned in outdoor spaces including beaches, parks and public gardens, outside schools, sports venues, at bus stops, children’s play areas, and in the terraces of restaurants and bars (though these venues were not included in France’s ban).  Recommended: The cheapest European beach breaks for end-of-season sun. The draft law applies to both conventional cigarettes and e-cigarettes, as well as nicotine pouches, shisha pipes, and herbal products, but also seeks to restrict the marketing and distribution of vapes and e-cigarettes, too.  It needs approval from parliament and amendments could well be made, but Spain’s health minister, Monica Garcia, told reporters that ‘we’ll always put public health ahead of private interests. Everyone has a right to breathe clean air and live longer and better lives,’ according to The Independent.  And given around 50,000 people die from smoking-related causes eac

Jaw-droppingly gorgeous and architecturally impressive underground stations can be found in cities all over Europe – just think of the Olaias metro station in Lisbon or Westminster Tube Station in London – and a brand new one is about to open in Naples. Monte Sant’Angelo Station is in the Traiano district of the city, and has been given a huge revamp as part of an urban and cultural regeneration project, but we’re not just talking about a new lick of paint or some fresh tiles and floors – it’s actually been designed by none other than world-renowned sculptor and leading contemporary artist Anish Kapoor.  That’s right – the guy behind ‘Cloud Gate’, a shining, seamless mirror sculpture in Chicago, and a bounty of other works which reflect the formless, deceptively simple style which has made him one of the twenty-first century’s biggest creative names, has designed a striking new station which will formally open tomorrow, on September 11.  The university entrance to the station is made from weathering steel which balloons from out of the ground, transforming a daily trip down to the platforms into what feels like a journey to the underworld, whereas the Traiano entrance, which appears to turn inside out, features smooth, tubular steel.  ‘In the city of Mount Vesuvius and Dante’s mythical entrance to the Inferno, I found it important to try and deal with what it really means to go underground,’ said Kapoor. Scroll on for some snaps.  Photograph: Amedeo Benestante / © Anish Kapp

Now that we’re comfortably in September, it’s time to admit it, guys – summer’s over. And while that brings with it cooler temperatures and shorter days, it also means travelling is cheaper and less frantic.  And that’s particularly good news for young travellers, who tend to be the most budget-conscious among us – in fact, stats from a Focaldata survey found that 80 percent of Gen Z respondents said affordability plays a role in where they choose to go.  So, with searches for travel in this upcoming autumn season soaring by 26 percent among this age group, where are they opting for? Well, according to Airbnb, it’s Paris. That’s right – the French capital has stolen the crown as the top-trending destination for Gen Z travellers this autumn, but when you think about there being fewer crowds and cheaper places to stay, it makes sense as the best time to tick the iconic city off the bucket list.  Recommended: These are Time Out’s favourite Airbnbs in Paris.  But it isn’t just your transport and accommodation options which are a little kinder on the wallet at this time of year – have a look at all the best Paris Airbnbs here – there’s also a shedload of seriously fun and quintessentially Parisian experiences on offer, for less than $100 (around €85) per person.  Oh, you’d like some examples? Well, how about the chance to turn your hand to some pastry making with none other than the chef and owner of esteemed cookery school Maison Fleuret, Matthieu. You’ll join him in a private ki