Liv Kelly

Once upon a time, hikes across the British countryside were far from as accessible as they are today. While it’s now easy to take for granted the ability to go out and hike the country’s countless trails, it’s thanks to grassroots campaigners in the 1930s and laws passed in the decades that followed that we’re able to walk so much of this island’s landscape.  And what a landscape it is! Britain has romantic rolling hills and plunging valleys, extinct volcanoes and foreboding mountain ranges, idyllic beaches and sweeping coastal cliffs, wildflower-covered moorlands and breathtaking lakes – the list could go on. Among all that natural beauty, you’ll find age-old castles, charming villages and boozers that have been providing refuge to weary travellers for centuries.  Whether you’re planning a pleasant afternoon ramble or an arduous two-week expedition, we’ve compiled a list of 10 walks, country hikes and coastal routes that show off some of the greatest scenery the UK has to offer (whatever weather gets thrown at us). Lace up and get out there.  RECOMMENDED:🏖️ The best seaside towns and most spectacular beaches in the UK🇬🇧 Britain’s best places to visit in 2026🌆 The UK’s most underrated city breaks🏛️ The greatest museums in Britain right now

One of the best things about L.A.? Undoubtedly, it’s the county’s expansive sandy shores. Miles of sunny coastline stretch all the way from Malibu down past Manhattan Beach and Palos Verdes toward Long Beach, and no matter what kind of vacation you’re seeking, you simply can’t go wrong with the best hotels on the beach in Los Angeles. So, from secluded spots along L.A.’s best beaches to swanky suites in Santa Monica, these are the best hotels on the beach in the City of Angels, handpicked by us.  L.A.’s best beachfront hotels at a glance: 💎 Best for luxury: Regent Santa Monica Beach 👛 Best value on the sand: Venice on the Beach Hotel 🏊‍♀️ Best swimming pool: Santa Monica Proper Hotel 🌃 Best rooftop: Fairmont Breakers Long Beach 🤩 Most iconic stay: Shutters on the Beach ➡️ Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in L.A. Which area is best to stay in Los Angeles for the beach? Each beach town boasts a different vibe to suit your fancy: the ’Bu for an A-list-style retreat; Venice for an eclectic, no-frills getaway; a trendy, commercial setting in Santa Monica; Rancho Palos Verdes for a luxury resort feel with a golf course to boot; and a laid-back, surf and beach-volleyball vibe in Manhattan Beach. Oh, and have a look at our brilliant neighborhood guide for more insight from local editors.  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,

July 2026: We've updated our roasts list to reflect the fact it's sunny and pretty warm out. Try the Macbeth in Hoxton, which offers a great Portuguese-style Sunday sesh, the ravishing Jamaican-inspired roast at Buster Mantis in Deptford, or Rice Paddy's northern Thai meat platter in Peckham. 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 summer in; a masterful roast at The Golden Tooth on Green Lanes. London’s best Sunday roasts at a glance: 🥩 Central: Sessions Arts Club, Clerkenwell 😇 North: The Golden Tooth, Newington Green ⛪ 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

These days, it’s not just the specialty wine bars and caves that are putting together the best lists in London. A burgeoning interest in wine across all regions, colours and styles has encouraged many restaurants to up their game to meet the curiosity. So, the 20 suggestions here encompass wine bars, pubs and restaurants where you can order a glass without needing to buy food (although I strongly advise you do so, as each place recommended has an excellent menu that informs each venue’s drinks offering). Everything here has passed the vibe check and will hold a special place in my heart, and liver, for life. RECOMMENDED: These are London’s best bars.  Hannah Crosbie is a London-based wine writer for The Guardian, GQ, and the FT. She hosts regular wine clubs and has appeared on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch. She published her debut book, Corker: A Deeply Unserious Wine Book, in 2024

The best cities on the planet are not only beacons of groundbreaking art, world-class food and top-quality parks, museums, nightclubs and cafés primed for visitors to explore – they’re also good places to live.  Time Out’s definitive ranking of the world’s best cities is based on a massive annual survey of urbanites worldwide to determine just that – a list of hubs which are cool, exciting, easy to navigate and pleasant spots to call home. And while there’s plenty everyone can agree on when it comes to the factors that make your everyday easy and enjoyable – who’s gonna turn their nose up at efficient transport or idyllic views, right? – what matters most to locals varies between different generations.  To curate Time Out’s Best Cities for Gen Z with Intrepid Travel, we narrowed down the results from our 2026 survey to reflect the responses of those under 30, including only the highest-scoring city in each country. As a member of Gen Z, I can obviously vouch for the benefits of a flourishing exhibitions calendar, excellent gigs and theatre performances, great food and nightlife – but this ranking hones in on the forensic details which make each hub particularly liveable for under-30s.  Much of Gen Z loves to exercise – we’ve even been dubbed ‘Generation Active’  – so we can safely assume walkability and access to nature play an important role in a city’s overall liveability. The availability of cool things to do is crucial, but so is affordability. And when it comes to social

‘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.

July 2026: Al fresco weather is fully here, and here are the spots that spring into action when the sun is out. These places are ideal for visiting in your nice new sunglasses while snacking on a salt cod fritter. Grab a sarnie in the sunshine at Dusty Knuckle's Dalston location, trek to Epping Forest for seafood at the Oyster Shack, gorge on BBQ at Cue Point in their massive Notting Hill beer garden, lunch at Hackney hero Lardo, or trot down Regent's Canal to Towpath Cafe. Excellent Indian restaurant Kokum in Dulwich is also doing BBQs every weekend on their terrace until September. The best outdoor restaurants in London at a glance: 🍸 Best in central London: Forza Wine, Soho 🚣‍♂️ Best in east London: Towpath, Haggerston 🏡 Best in north London: Red Lion & Sun, Highgate  💦 Best in west London: Cue Point, Latimer Road 🍃 Best in south London: Italo, Vauxhall When it comes to outdoor dining there are some excellent – and hopefully sun-dappled - options at some of London’s best restaurants. These terraces, canal-side spots, gardens and al fresco restos should make you feel like you’re on a proper holiday in your hometown. Whether you’re in the mood to have spaghetti in the sun or snack on sushi by starlight, our list has you covered. If you don’t mind heights, then check out some of the finest rooftop restaurants with views in London as well. Not all of them are open in the colder months, so do check if you’re booking during a chillier time of year. RECOMMENDED: These are

July 2026: If you’ve had the pleasure of strolling down Exmouth Market recently, you’ll know the historic Clerkenwell strip is the buzziest pedestrianised street in London, full of al-fresco fun, convivial pintspeople and sidewalk tapas as far as the eye can see. Which is pretty much all down to the new Number 1 in our list of the best bars in London. Congratulations are due to Cafe Kick, the breezy Euro-chic sports bar about to celebrate 30 years of tricking your brain into thinking you’re on holiday. The rest of our Top 50 features bars old and new, posh and divey, and cheap and pricey, but all of them with great drinks and an unparalleled vibe. Fancy a drink? You’ve come to the right place. This is Time Out’s list of best bars in London, our curated guide to London’s drinking scene, which features the greatest bars in the capital right now. These are the places we’d recommend to a friend, because we love drinking in them and have done many times over. From classy cocktail counters to delightful dives, sleek hotel bars, rooftop bars and places to sip wine, London’s got them all. You’ll find historic drinking holes here as well as brand new openings. But what makes a truly good bar? Our critieria is simple; a menu of great drinks is important, but so is the overall energy of the place – there’s no point having the perfect paloma if you have to drink it in a bar that smells of bin juice. To make it into our Top 50, a bar has to be fun, friendly, convivial and inclusive, as we

We may be in the midst of ongoing heatwaves here in London, but make the most of it while you can – December will be here before you know it. One day you’re necking tinned cocktails on a picnic blanket in a packed summer park, the next you're looking up mulled wine recipes and wrapped in a duvet watching The Nightmare Before Christmas. But that’s no bad thing. December brings with it an abundance of wonderful goings on, from quaint Christmas markets, camp pantomimes, wholesome carol services, cool seasonal pop-ups and stellar Christmas light displays. Time Out’s editorial team started thinking about Christmas long before the first autumn leaves flutter to the ground, and we're ready to show you some more leftfield, imaginative ways to celebrate the season. Check back for everything you need to plan the perfect Christmas 2026, London style. RECOMMENDED: 🎅 Check out our full guide to Christmas in London 🎄 Discover the best hotels in London for unforgettable Christmas stays

Ranking the greatest pubs in the UK is, obviously, very tricky business indeed. Pub preference is such an intimate, personal thing – one person’s dream boozer might not remotely appeal to another. That said, when it comes to Britain’s absolute finest pubs there are universal marks of excellence: convivial atmosphere, charming staff, charismatic decor and, above all, a varied selection of well-kept, well-served drinks. Time Out’s 2026 ranking of Britain’s greatest pubs was compiled with the assistance of our UK-wide network of drinking aficionados, and features all kinds of establishments. Pint enclaves built in barren deserts, atop blustery mountains and on isolated beaches. Sturdy booze bastions, age-old no-fuss pubs, innovative craft alehouses and everything in between.  Some of these pubs are old favourites though plenty are more recent obsessions; they’re almost all independent (with a couple of worthy exceptions). Mostly, though, they’re united by one thing: a sense of community. A pub is made by its cast of regulars, and you’ll find quality company in each of the institutions below.  (Oh, and for the most part these pubs are outside London. You can find a list of the capital’s top drinking holes here). RECOMMENDED: The best gastropubs in the UK. Mapped: the best pubs in the UK Image: Time OutBest pubs in the UK map

Make no mistake, the UK has some of the planet’s finest stretches of coastline. Sure, Britain isn’t always outlined by beaming vast stretches of white à la Caribbean, but there’s extraordinary variety in our coast. Dramatic dunes, towering chalk cliffs and secret coves. Beaches fashioned out of pebbles, shingle and rock pools. Some attached to busy seaside towns, others blissfully remote. That diversity is all part of Britain’s seaside charm. The UK’s coast stretches thousands of miles, within which are around 1,500 beaches. How do you choose which ones are most worth visiting? Well, that’s where Time Out’s recommendations come in. Our latest guide to Britain’s top beaches has something for every kind of beach fanatic: sun-lounging spots in legendary seaside towns, creamy sands on far-off islands, newly-revived destinations, old favourites and much more. Our 2026 guide to the greatest beaches in Britain features 40 coastlines, five of which are new entries. From Cornwall’s world-famous sandy destinations all the way up to Scotland’s West Isles, here’s where to lay down a towel and go for a dip. RECOMMENDED: 🏖️ The best seaside towns in the UK to visit in 2026. 📍 The best places to visit in Britain in 2026. 🇬🇧 The best new things to do in the UK in 2026.🥾 The greatest walks and hikes in the UK. The UK’s 20 best beaches, mapped Image: Time OutA map of the UK’s 20 best beaches, according to Time Out

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 (and mapped).📍 The best places to visit in Britain in 2026.🇬🇧 The best new things to do in the UK in 2026.🥾 The greatest walks and hikes in the UK. Time Out’s best seaside towns, mapped Image: Time Out

The Amazon Rainforest, with its verdant hills, alarmingly large insects and sticky climate is hardly everyone’s cuppa tea, but for the most outdoorsy folk among us, it’s an unmatched destination for bird-watching, waterfall bathing, and true, unbridled adventure.  The ecosystem blankets itself over San Martín, a lush region of northern Peru, and if you’re planning a beyond-the-obvious stop off on your way to Cusco Machu Picchu (which you absolutely should), I urge you to splash out on a stay at the Bosque Guardian Lodge.  What are the rooms like at Bosque Guardián Lodge? Not so shockingly for a lodge buried in the heart of protected reserve Cordillera Escalera, nature is the star of the show. Each of the 12 cabins (which come with forest or forest-covered mountain views) is nestled at the end of a pebbly pathway off the hotel’s main concrete track, which winds through the critter, frog and bird-filled trees all the way from the entrance, over a footbridge, past the restaurant, and to the individual accommodations. Inside the rooms, tall bamboo ceilings arch over a grand and plush bed which has a much needed but also pleasingly dramatic mosquito net draped over it, which feels like you’re sleeping in the bedroom of a Disney princess. Flanked by French doors that lead onto a jungle-surrounded terrace, and a large window with panes of nets instead of glass, you sleep seriously up close and personal with the rainforest and all its wonderful, chattering creatures. There are no bri

Bonne Route is a natural wine bar, but before you think that London already has enough of those, note that there’s something particularly alluring about a spot which feels like you’re in someone’s (exceptionally well-furnished) living room. Bonne Route sits in a tiny but cool pocket of Quernmore Road (just past the pedestrian walkway at Harringay train station) and hits all the marks of a good wine bar – solid snacks and a well-chosen selection of white, red, rose, and orange wines – with an atmosphere that’s more cosy than snooty. It’s a cute spot if you nab one of the too-few outdoor tables, but Bonne Route is at its best inside and after dark, when it’s candle-lit and blowing a gale outside. Order this I’ve never been let down by whatever French orange wine is on the menu, but you can also order from the small menu of cocktails. The margarita is always good. Oh, and try the pickled olives. Time Out tip  It’s a cute spot if you nab one of the too-few outdoor tables, but Bonne Route is at its best inside and after dark, when it’s candle-lit and blowing a gale outside.

What’s the vibe?  Refined and modern yet pleasingly laid-back, Maré is Brighton and Hove’s first Michelin-starred restaurant in nearly 50 years, clinching the accolade just six months after it opened its doors last September.  It’s owned by the two Michelin-star chef of London’s Da Terra Rafael Cagali, and at the helm in the kitchen is head chef Ewan Waller, but while these names and promptly-acquired awards are impressive, you needn’t worry about it being an overly flouncy dining experience.  Sure, this restaurant is sleek and high-end, with both the food and the service polished and precisely executed. It’s a pretty, minimally-decorated space with disco music humming politely in the background, but there’s a warmth to the restaurant which ensures that, when you arrive to celebrate a big occasion (which I highly recommend you do), the vibe is welcoming as opposed to snooty.  What are the prices like? Opt for the Taste of Maré, and the team here will bring a selection of their favourite dishes from the menu for your entire table to share. It’ll cost you £90 per person (with the optional addition of a sommelier-selected wine pairing for another £65), but in such a classy setting with so many dishes, it’s worth it for a special occasion.  What should I order? The menu rotates here regularly, but standout dishes from our meal were tempura oysters, and a surf and turf course of dreamily tender beef and lobster with rice cooked in lobster bisque. ‘Maré’ translates from Portuguese

Crafting an atmosphere which could be described as ‘buzzy’ is pretty tricky at 5.30pm on a Monday evening, but Waltz somehow manages it. This place has won a smattering of awards since it opened in 2025, but the execution of the service and the quality of the drinks are more reminiscent of a veteran institution. Inside, high navy walls are painted with dainty little starling murmurations to mimic a dusk sky, and chipper jazz plays, pleasantly filling what could otherwise be a slightly whispery space. Japanese culture rotates around not four, but 72 different ‘micro-seasons’ – yes, that’s more than one per week – and the menu at Waltz is shaken up regularly to best embody the tradition, as well as offering an evergreen selection of signature drinks. When we stopped by, best-seller British Strawberry was sampled by every group in the bar as well as us, but our standout seasonal order was the White Asparagus & Fresh Peas with mezcal, kefir, lemon juice and pisco, which came served in barely-there glass alongside a dainty little pod of salted fresh peas. Order this The signature Original Picante is the ultimate summer drink – it’s shockingly green and perfectly spicy. Time Out tip  There are a couple of tables available for reservation, but you should really sit at the gorgeous bar and ogle these cocktail masters while they stir and shake your drinks.

It's finally time, guys. King Benito lands in London this month for his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour dates at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and to mark the occasion (whether you’re concert-bound or not) a slew of London’s bars are participating in a takeover run by Hennessy. Head to Copper Cats in Dalston for a special edition of the bar’s weekly salsa class (with a bespoke cocktail menu on offer) or make sure to head to Electric Brixton for an official afterparty following Saturday night’s gig. You can also find slushy machines at La Pollera Colora, or Bad Bunny-themed Karaoke nights at U9 Karaoke in Leicester Square on Friday nights throughout June.

Paris is home to some of the world’s most iconic places to stay, but up there with the palatial Hôtel Plaza Athénée and decadent Le Bristol, this 16th arrondissement resort deserves a spot in the hotel hall of fame.  Molitor Hotel & Spa reopened in its reimagined form back in 2014, but it has retained the laid-back aura and eccentric Art Deco style of the original swimming pool where a generation of Parisians first learned how to swim – oh, and where the bikini was initially debuted 80 years ago.  A far cry from the ornate but cosy hotel rooms of central Paris, Molitor is an expansive, breezy retreat popular among international visitors (often in town for gigs or sports competitions at the nearby stadiums) as well as staycationing locals. Here’s what we thought of it.  What are the rooms like at Molitor Hotel & Spa? Minimalist in their design, but luxurious in their attention to detail. The real stars of the show at this hotel are its two showstopper swimming pools, and they not only act as a massive pull for heat-fleeing guests, but also as a focal point for the 120 rooms (out of 124 in total) which have a view of at least one of them.  Rather than try and detract from its majesty, the view of the outdoor pool from my Deluxe Room is proudly showcased through multiple floor-to-ceiling windows. The glinting water gently reflected pleasing glimmers of light on the ceiling, and the canary yellow paint and cobalt doors of the ship-shaped building were nodded to subtly with pops o

Paris’s streets are full of ornate, delicate-looking 16th century buildings, and if you’re after somewhere to stay that’ll give you all that quintessential charm – paired, of course, with the comforts of a slick hotel brand – then consider Maison Colbert Meliá Collection.  Acclaimed philosopher, activist and feminist Simone de Beauviour used to live in this place, but the plaque immortalising her presence on the exterior wall is far from the only historical nod that you’ll find. Inside, the decor is inspired by the dreamy works of Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla, and some of the rooms even come with a view of the newly reopened Notre Dame, which is just a five minute stroll away.  What are the rooms like at Maison Colbert? A lot of enjoying Paris’s charm involves turning a blind eye to how cramped it can be, but that isn’t a problem at Maison Colbert. Our Superior Room Partial Notre Dame View had ample space for storing a city break’s worth of luggage, and the en suite – with a large walk-in shower (and insanely good water pressure) – was separated from the bedroom area by curtain rather than wall, making it feel all the more spacious throughout. Oh, and you could just about peak the cathedral’s towers from the window.  A replica of one of Joaquín Sorolla’s pleasing luminist paintings was the focal point of the room, filling the wall above the bed, but nods to its vibrant summery tones continued throughout the rest of the space. Bright turquoise velvet covered the chairs, hea

Margate’s Old Town is a quaint network of historic yet polished-looking lanes which are peppered with plenty of bookshops, vintage stores, cafés and pubs. It actually feels more like a countryside village than the whimsical core of the UK’s go-to seaside town – until the wind hits you, that is.  Right in the middle is the Old Town House, a restored property comprising of just eight rooms, which is barely a five-minute walk from the beach, Margate’s Harbour Arm, as well as Turner Contemporary and plenty of top places to eat and drink. Here’s why, if you’re headed to Margate for the weekend, it’s one of our favourite places to stay. What are the rooms like at the Old Town House Margate? Despite its classy Georgian facade, this hotel feels surprisingly modern – firstly because there’s no lobby. Instead, before arriving you’ll be sent instructions on downloading an app that’ll give you a digital code, so you can tap in and out of both the entrance and your room as you please.  The rooms all branch off from a freshly painted winding staircase, and we stayed right at the very top in a premium suite (where rates start from £190-350). Inside, the floors were lined with delightfully plump carpet, the walls with pretty, shimmery wallpaper and the room was furnished with ornamental antiques as well as handy amenities like a hairdryer and a tea, coffee and hot chocolate set up. There was a small wardrobe as well as storage under the stairs (we’ll get to that), plus ample surface space to

When it comes to ultra-luxurious stays, the scene is largely dominated by monolithic five-star chains which have properties in every major city. That isn’t the case with Firmdale Hotels. Instead, owners and designers Tim and Kit Kemp have kept their portfolio – which comprises nine London and three New York stays – modest, and what it’s resulted in are efficiently run, tastefully-designed hotels.  This particular building functioned as a hospital for French soldiers during the Second World War before becoming the Shaftesbury Hotel and operating as such until 1992. It was in 1996 that it became the Covent Garden Hotel, and 30 years on, it’s still a worthy member of London’s hotel crème de la crème.  What are the rooms like at the Covent Garden Hotel? Full of texture, colour, and lavish touches. There are 58 rooms on offer at the Covent Garden Hotel, and if you’re lucky enough to afford something at the upper end of the price range, opt for the palatial Loft Suite. Spread over a first and mezzanine floor (with an entrance at each level), this place had a downstairs bathroom, dining and living space, plus an airy and bright master bedroom, a walk-in wardrobe and en suite upstairs. As is typical at Firmdale Hotels, there was a well-executed balance of country-house cosiness and modern amenities. The chain of boutiques are pleasingly uniform in their flamboyant yet quintessentially English interior aesthetic (courtesy of Kit Kemp), and from the wallpaper and the curtains to the th

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

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

Os eclipses solares não acontecem todos os anos – nem sequer todas as décadas –, por isso, quando surge um, é natural que muitos queiram maximizar as hipóteses de vislumbrar o fenómeno em todo o seu esplendor. A companhia aérea espanhola Iberia sabe disso e, assim, lançou um voo especial no dia 12 de Agosto para dar aos passageiros a bordo (e a todo o mundo) vistas únicas do eclipse. Com partida do Aeroporto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas às 18.45, o voo (que tem o código IB1473, numa referência ao ano de nascimento do astrónomo Nicolau Copérnico) irá viajar sobre a província de Palência antes de regressar à capital espanhola. Photograph: Soos Jozsef / ShutterstockIberia Airlines plane De acordo com o Travel Tomorrow, o plano consiste em voar a 10.000 metros acima do nível do mar para minimizar o potencial impacto das nuvens e da atmosfera, tendo a rota sido planeada para cruzar a trajectória da totalidade. Embora seja uma oportunidade empolgante para os passageiros, haverá também cientistas a bordo do avião. Investigadores do projecto Shelios, liderado pelo astrónomo Miquel Serra-Ricart, director científico da Light Bridges e investigador do Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, planeiam aproveitar a oportunidade para estudar a coroa solar, que é a camada externa da atmosfera do Sol (normalmente oculta pelo seu brilho). Mas não é tudo – a Iberia, utilizando a sua tecnologia Starlink, irá também transmitir o eclipse em directo através das suas redes sociais a partir do voo, o

Just weeks after Venezuela was struck by a series of powerful earthquakes which killed hundreds, a 7.4 magnitude tremor was recorded in western Colombia on Monday, August 10.  The rescue effort is ongoing, so while the hunt for survivors continues in the affected cities, here is a list of places to which you can donate to aid the relief effort.  Where did the earthquake hit in Colombia? The earthquake struck at 7.34am local time on Monday, August 10, and registered as a magnitude 7.4 according to US and Colombian geological surveys.  The epicentre of the tremor was located in the western department of Chocó, with major cities like Cali and Pereira severely affected. Along with damage to thousands of buildings and thousands of injuries, the death toll sits at 175 people at the time of writing.  How can I help earthquake victims in Colombia? Below is a list of more organisations to which you can donate to help with the relief effort after the earthquakes in Colombia: UNICEF is collecting donations to help affected children.  World Central Kitchen provides fresh meals to disaster-struck areas including regions affected by humanitarian, climate or natural crises.  All Hands & Hearts has reportedly been in Colombia since Monday, helping to supply emergency rescue teams with equipment.  The House Project provides shelter to displaced people, and it has a page dedicated to earthquake relief in Colombia. The Colombian Red Cross is supporting the rescue effort in Colombia. Global Gi

Colombia, home to sprawling and magnetic cities like Bogota and Medellin as well as vast swathes of Amazon Rainforest, has been struck by a severe earthquake. There has been damage to hundreds of buildings, thousands of injuries, and a growing number of fatalities, which currently sits at 175.  Below is an up-to-date guide of everything you need to know if you have a trip booked to Colombia.  Where was the earthquake in Colombia? The earthquake struck at 7.34am local time on Monday August 10, and the epicentre of the tremor was located in the western department of Chocó, with major cities like Cali and Pereira severely affected.  It was also felt in parts of Venezuela, which was struck by another major earthquake on June 24.  Is it safe to travel to Colombia? The quake, recorded by US and Colombian geological surveys, reportedly registered at a magnitude of 7.4. At the time of writing, the death toll has reached 175.  The area most severely affected is western Colombia, with images of people hunting for missing people in the rubble and the collapsed spire of the cathedral of Manizales circulating online since Monday.  ‘The ⁠national government has all of its capabilities deployed to protect lives, assist affected communities and deliver aid wherever it is ​needed,’ said the country’s president, Abelardo de la Espriella. ‘The first priority is rescuing the people trapped under the rubble.’  Cartagena, Medellín and Bogota are unaffected by the earthquake, but airports in Medell

If you’ve been daydreaming about starting afresh somewhere remote and surrounded by luscious, peaceful countryside, we’ve got some exciting news.  Portugal has been a longtime favourite amongst people looking to relocate, and the country is offering eligible applicants cash if they are willing to up sticks and settle somewhere a little more remote.  The scheme is called the ‘Emprego Interior MAIS’ programme, and its goal is to ‘cover moving and other costs to relocate’ to a rural region, according to Travel + Leisure.   How does the programme work? Well, according to the government website, the funding ‘provides financial support to workers who change their usual residence to inland territories to carry out professional activity.’ The amount you’ll be entitled to varies depending on several factors, but could reach a maximum of €3,759.91, plus an extra 20 percent per person in your household who moves with you.  Sixty percent of your payment will reportedly be sent 10 days after your application is successful, with the remaining 40 percent paid the 13th month after you’ve started working.  Who is eligible for the programme? Sadly there are some conditions, though the government’s website lists people who are entitled to requesting support, which includes unemployed people who are registered with Portugal’s employment services, as well as employed or self-employed Portuguese nationals, remote workers, and citizens of the EU and wider European Economic Area.  There’s more detai

There are plenty of exciting events happening across the world this year, but one of the rarest and most surreal is undoubtedly the upcoming solar eclipse, set to submerge swathes of western and northern Europe into darkness next week.  While it’s undeniably cool to glimpse the striking haloed moon – particularly if you’re lucky enough to be somewhere along the path of totality – the magic of an eclipse doesn’t end there. The darkening of the sky not only plunges affected areas into cooler temperatures, it also significantly enhances our view of the stars and the planets.  Sounds rather magical, doesn’t it? That’s why we’ve compiled a guide telling you everything you need to know about exactly where and when to be when the eclipse ensues. Read on.  When is the total solar eclipse in Europe? Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 12. While solar eclipses occur roughly every 18 months somewhere on the planet, the same spot is only graced with total darkness between every 360-410 years.  Where will the eclipse happen? The path of totality (where you get the full, moon-blocking-sun experience) for the upcoming solar eclipse traverses parts of Portugal, northern Spain, Iceland and Greenland.  If you’re a sucker for astrotourism, excellent eclipse views are expected around western Iceland, particularly in Reykjavík, Reykjanes, Snæfellsnes and the Westfjords. There’s even a four-day Iceland Eclipse music festival happening to celebrate the phenomenon, which we named one of the ve

Solar eclipses don’t happen every year – or even every decade – so when one comes along, it’s natural that plenty of us are keen to maximise our chances of glimpsing the phenomenon in all its glory.  Spanish airline Iberia knows that, and that’s why the airline has launched a special flight on August 12 to give passengers on the plane (and around the world) stunning views of the eclipse.  Departing from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport at 6.45 pm, the flight (which has a code of IB1473, referencing the birth year of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus) will journey over the province of Palencia before landing back in the Spanish capital.  According to Travel Tomorrow, the plan is to fly 10,000 metres above sea level to minimise the potential impact of clouds and the atmosphere, and the route has been planned to traverse the path of totality.  While it’s an exciting opportunity for passengers, there’ll be scientists aboard the plane too. Researchers from something called the Shelios project, which is led by astronomer Miquel Serra-Ricart, Scientific Director of Light Bridges and researcher at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, plan to capitalise on the opportunity to study the solar corona, which is the outer layer of the Sun’s atmosphere (and usually hidden by its brightness).  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Iberia Líneas Aéreas (@iberia) But that’s not all – Iberia, utilising its Starlink technology, will also be live-streaming the ecl

Estamos em plena época balnear, mas isso não significa que seja tarde demais para reservar uma escapadinha de Verão de última hora. Há imensas costas reluzentes por aí, nas quais pode apanhar sol, nadar e fazer mergulho até se cansar – e muitas delas mantêm-se quentes durante todo o ano. Convenientemente, o site apropriadamente baptizado de Beach.com acaba de revelar a sua lista das praias mais impressionantes do planeta, com base numa extensa pesquisa sobre o clima, a qualidade da água, a popularidade e muito mais de cada local. Como são decididas as melhores praias do mundo? Compilar este ranking não é um passeio no parque – os investigadores utilizaram desde nomeações de especialistas e análises aprofundadas de quase 100 mil críticas até dados do programa da UE e mesmo da NASA para produzir esta lista. Os resultados incluem extensões de costa de 14 países diferentes ao longo de quatro continentes, desde praias escarpadas na Europa a vastas extensões de areia na América Central. Qual é a melhor praia do mundo para 2026? A liderar o ranking da Beach.com para 2026 está Trunk Bay, uma praia idílica nas Ilhas Virgens dos EUA, conhecida pelas suas águas ciano cintilantes e areia branca e fina. Se é um entusiasta do snorkelling, existe um trilho de mergulho de 200 metros que abrange os vibrantes corais e a vida marinha da zona. Custa 5 dólares, demora entre 30 minutos e uma hora, e existem placas subaquáticas para explicar todos os diferentes tipos de espécies. Photograph: Rober

Everybody needs to touch grass now and then, and while that’s perfectly doable in our cities’ green spaces and parks, sometimes a proper out-of-town adventure is needed.  With hiking holidays on the rise, there’s no better place to head than a national park. With forests, lakes, mountains and coastlines all over Europe protected by this designation, offering not just pleasing views but also hikes, cycle paths and wild swimming, there’s a load of lovely nature to soak up across the continent.  To shine a light on the very best ones to visit, travel insurance site Quotezone.co.uk has created the aptly named European National Park Index, which has analysed everything from the number of walking trails and accommodation costs to the size of the area and average summer temperature.  Recommended: These are the most beautiful places in Europe, according to Time Out.  Photograph: BLESKY / ShutterstockNassfeld Valley in Hohe Tauren National Park Topping the list? It’s Nationalpark Hohe Tauren, an area managed by the Austrian Alpine Club in Austria’s southwestern region. The largest park on the list, Hohe Tauren spans 1,856 square km and is reportedly home to a staggering 15,000 animal species – a third of the total found in the whole of Austria – which includes marmots, bearded vultures and European toads.  One hundred and eighty-five trails are on offer, which, according to the park’s official website, traverse 1,100km in total. The index also shows the park has an average August te

Europe is full of some iconic filming locations – Skopelos was the backdrop for much of Mamma Mia!, London’s leafy Notting Hill was the setting for (shockingly) Notting Hill, and Vienna was where Jesse and Céline spent the night wandering the streets and falling in love in Before Sunrise.  But for all the James Bond fans out there, one of the most iconic destinations from the Daniel Craig era is actually available to purchase. Well, sort of.  Cast your minds back to that scene at the end of Casino Royale, where Bond hunts down and slickly ambushes ‘Mr White’, and the glistening waters of Lake Como lapping at the shores of a gorgeous and rustic villa likely spring to mind. The property in question is called Villa La Gaeta, and a renovated apartment (which underwent a facelift in 2023) inside the stunning, Neo-Mediaeval building has just gone up for sale through Italy Sotheby’s International Realty.  It’s a south-facing space (meaning it’s flooded with that beaming Italian sunlight) and of the five apartments inside, the one on offer sits on the ground floor and is arranged over two levels. The living area overlooks a terrace, and along with the kitchen, a double bedroom and bathroom, makes up the first floor, and beneath that is another bedroom with an en-suite plus a spare room, as well as access to the marina basin.  Also included are two parking spaces, and excitingly, a jetty with designated boat mooring for each apartment. Oh, and those splendid, movie-worthy views. All t

It’s not just celebrities and brands that undergo a ‘rebrand’ – so, too, can countries. The latest destination to do so? The teeny, tiny Pacific Island nation of Nauru, which has just pivoted back to its original name. It’ll now be known as the Republic of Naoero (pronounced ‘now-ero’) and its people will be referred to as dei-Naoero (as opposed to Nauruan). According to the president, the new name matches the spelling and pronunciation of the national language.  According to the Guardian, the name originally changed because Naoera was apparently too difficult for foreigners to pronounce, but when he proposed the swap to parliament, President David Adeang said that the ‘change seeks to more faithfully honour our nation’s heritage, our language and our identity.’ Photograph: Robert Szymanski / ShutterstockCoral rocks on a beach, Nauru The process started with a suggested constitutional amendment, which was then endorsed through two rounds of voting by lawmakers, and it’s been reported that after ‘extensive discussion’, a public vote on the issue was deemed unnecessary.  More on the history of the Republic of Naoero Located in the South Pacific Ocean, around 1,250km northeast of the Solomon Islands and 3,300 km away from Australia, Naoero is a microstate, larger – in terms of its population – than only the Vatican and Tuvalu.  It was initially colonised by Germany, which was followed by administration under Australia, and eventually became an independent country in 1968.  Thr

On pensait que les compagnies aériennes avaient déjà retourné la classe éco dans tous les sens pour tenter de lui arracher quelques miettes de confort. Ces derniers mois, elles ont dégainé espaces bien-être, sièges presque allongés et même capsules de sommeil. Il restait pourtant un problème de taille : comment pioncer sans se réveiller avec la tête sur l’épaule du voisin ? Emirates pense avoir trouvé la parade avec ses nouveaux appuie-tête U-Dream, annoncés comme « révolutionnaires ». Déjà installés à bord de trois Airbus A350, ils doivent équiper toute la flotte de ce modèle d’ici à la fin de 2026. Les A380 et Boeing 777 rénovés de la compagnie y auront également droit à partir du début de l’année prochaine. Mais c’est quoi, un appuie-tête U-Dream ? Le dispositif combine un dossier rembourré et deux ailettes flexibles qui viennent caler la tête de chaque côté. L’objectif : éviter qu’elle ne ballotte de droite à gauche dès qu'on s'endort. À voir ci-dessous. © EmiratesMais c’est quoi, un appuie-tête U-Dream ? © EmiratesMais c’est quoi, un appuie-tête U-Dream ? « Nous avons trouvé le moyen d’améliorer considérablement le confort des passagers en classe économique, en particulier sur les vols long-courriers », a déclaré Tim Clark, président d’Emirates, à Euronews. « Pour ceux qui veulent dormir, le U-Dream change vraiment la donne : il maintient entièrement la nuque. Plus besoin de trimballer son coussin de voyage. » *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-

Europe is awash with stylish and exceptionally cool hotels, but if you prefer doing your own cooking while on holiday, are travelling with a bunch of friends or you’re just keen to live a little more like a local, Airbnb is the way to go.  From design cabins in English villages to vinyl-filled apartments in Iceland’s capital, Time Out’s editors have stayed in some of the quirkiest, prettiest and best Airbnbs in Europe, but there’s one in particular which is a real showstopper.  Where, you ask? Well, it’s a gorgeously rustic 10-person villa in the verdant Tuscan hills. ‘If The Traitors were filmed in Tuscany, it would probably take place here,’ writes Time Out contributor Caterina Cestarelli, ‘The interiors are rustic and charming with a few nice modern touches, while the three-floor layout makes it easy to step away from some downtime before rejoining the group in the armchair-filled living room.’ The highlight? The garden. ‘It’s huge, peaceful, and perfect for lazy late-morning breakfasts or a sunset aperitivo with a stunning view of the Val d’Orcia hills. Just remember bug spray – they like to feast out here.’ Photograph: AirbnbOne of Time Out Editors’ favourite Airbnbs in Europe Photograph: AirbnbOne of Time Out Editors’ favourite Airbnbs in Europe Photograph: AirbnbOne of Time Out Editors’ favourite Airbnbs in Europe Photograph: AirbnbOne of Time Out Editors’ favourite Airbnbs in Europe Photograph: AirbnbOne of Time Out Editors’ favourite Airbnbs in Europe Phot