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We know that London is the best city in the world. But like any metropolis, it can also get a bit much sometimes. Occasionally, what you want isn’t to drink cocktails in a trendy bar after seeing the hottest Gen Z bedroom popstar at the Islington Assembly Hall, but a little peace and quiet, actually. Enter: the weekend getaway, invented by the Victorians (probably), there’s a reason why Londoners have been taking sojourns to the seaside on sunny bank holidays since the 1800s.  Together, we’ve come up with a cracking list of our favourite day trip destinations near London. There’s something for everyone here, from historic cities and cute villages to sandy beaches and rolling countryside. We've included some recommendations for ace restaurants, quaint little pubs, and our favourite things to do at each destination on the list – all of which are close enough to the city that you can get there and back in one sweet day.  Best day trips from London at a glance 🍔 Best for foodies: Margate 🎭 Best for culture lovers: Stratford-Upon-Avon ⛪ Best for history buffs: Canterbury 🛁 Best for families: Bath 🐴 Best for hikers: New Forest 🍺 Best for pub crawls: Lewes 🏖️ Best for seaside fun: Brighton RECOMMENDED:✨The best day trips an hour from London👪 The best family day trips from London☀️ The best weekend trips from London🏘️ The best Airbnbs near London🌳 The best quirky Airbnbs in the UK This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial conte

There’s a decent chance that if you’ve been for a twilight stroll in one of London’s many parks, you might have witnessed (and probably heard) a flurry of vivid green arrows darting towards the trees. It’s a parakeet roost – the daily return of the flock to their nesting place for the night – and despite the bird’s strikingly exotic appearance, they’re actually a common sight in London.  However, their reputation isn’t as sunny as their vibe might imply – in fact, the birds are downright controversial. But, how did they even end up in London, why are there so many of them, and what does their ever-growing presence mean for the city’s environment? As birdwatching soars in popularity among Gen Z, with Google searches surging by 200 percent in February 2026, we’ve called on scientific experts and Londoners for the low-down on all things parakeets.  What the heck even is a parakeet?  Standing around 40cm tall (from the tops of their heads to the ends of their tails), characterised by a camp combination of Brat-green feathers, fiery orange eyes, pointy red beaks, and, on the males, what looks like pink necklaces, ring-necked parakeets are the only naturalised parrot species in the UK.  It won’t surprise you to learn that they aren’t London ‘natives’ – parakeets originally hail from Asia and sub-Saharan Africa but have populated the capital in such staggering numbers that the ecological community now widely refers to them as an ‘invasive’ species. According to David Attenborough’s

A red sandstone amphitheatre. An ancient woodland on the English coast. A teeny tiny island with a black sand beach. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes – luckily, the world isn’t held to the same rigid beauty standards as humans are – and we’ve curated this list to celebrate that.  It goes without saying that Time Out’s ranking of the world’s most beautiful places is entirely subjective and by no means exhaustive, but what we can guarantee is real-life experience. Every single beach, lake, city and valley on this list has been visited and vetted by our globetrotting network of travel writers. In short, they’re all well worth making the journey to see for yourself (no social media fakery here).We update this list regularly, ensuring we’re including the big-hitters while considering the impact of overtourism and spotlighting lesser-known beauty spots. So here it is: Time Out’s guide to the most beautiful places on planet Earth. Happy travels!Updated March 2026: There are seven new additions to the list this year, including a terracotta-coloured Old Town in Italy, an opulent Renaissance-style library in New York and a compact mountain range in northern Spain.Grace Beard is Time Out’s travel editor, based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. RECOMMENDED:⛰️ The most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites🗺 The most underrated travel destinations i

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

In 2026, European travel is shifting fast. We’ve seen overcrowding, overheating and plenty of anti-tourism measures across the continent – and as a result, travellers are actively seeking out quieter, lesser-known destinations away from the tourist crowds. And if that sounds like you, you’re in luck – here at Time Out, underrated destinations are our bread and butter.  This list has been updated for 2026 by Time Out’s global network of local experts who have been to every single destination featured (often multiple times), highlighting destinations that are not only overlooked, but genuinely worth visiting right now. We’ve got alternative Scandinavian city breaks, remote islands only accessible by ferry, and destination dupes for some of Europe’s hottest beach holidays, from the Algarve to the Amalfi Coast.  ➡️ Discover the best city breaks in Europe for 2026 Why travel to underrated destinations in 2026? Sure, we love the classics for a reason. But if you’ve ever queued an hour for a pastry, spent your day’s budget on a coffee or had to book a museum three months in advance, you’ll know why more and more of us are searching for under-the-radar breaks: it’s the crowds. In fact, in some cities – the likes of Amsterdam, Venice, Barcelona – overtourism is so bad, they’ve been forced to clamp down on crowds with anti-tourism measures, from daily visitor limits to outright bans on new hotels. If you’re coming up against these, then we’d say that’s a pretty good reason to head some

For a healthy dose of sun, sand, and sea, is there any U.S. destination more iconic than Miami Beach? We’d argue not, and that’s why we’ve poured a whole load of love and care into researching and reviewing the neighborhood’s very best places to stay—it’s a hard life, we know. Below is a shiny list of gleaming swimming pools, suave spas, and gorgeous oceanfront views, which each have a top hotel attached. Scroll on for our refreshed list, with new entries for 2026.  Which area is best to stay in Miami? South Beach, known for its colourful nightlife, Art Deco buildings and, of course, stretches of powdery sand, is quintessential Miami, but Bricknell is a fun place to stay for a taste of the city (and its swish restaurants), and those keen to sight-see should opt for Downtown.  Miami’s best hotels at a glance: 💎 Most luxurious: Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club 👛 Best budget: Fontainebleau Miami Beach 🫧 Best spa: Eden Roc Miami Beach 👙 Best pool: The Shelborne by Proper 📍 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 i

It will come as no surprise that Amsterdam is overrun with exceptional places to stay. And we mean every kind: 18th-century canalside mansions, converted bridge keepers’ houses, luxury historic hotels that have hosted royal weddings – the lot. But that isn’t to say that every stay here will blow the budget – there are plenty of affordable options in Amsterdam too, if you know where to look. On our list, we’ve made sure to include a bit of everything, all individually reviewed and rated by Time Out’s very own travel experts. Read on for five-star luxury, budget boutiques and everything in between. And for 2026, one hotel sits firmly at the top of the list: Rosewood Amsterdam, a spectacular new canalside stay that’s quickly become the city’s most talked-about address. What is the best neighbourhood to stay in Amsterdam?  There isn’t necessarily one answer to this, as each of Amsterdam’s districts offers something totally unique. If it’s your first time in the city, Centrum is best to access touristy experiences. For something more off-grid (and often more affordable), you’re best off catching the free ferry to Noord, Amsterdam’s creative warehouse district. But for a reliable all-rounder? We love hipster haven Oost, where you’ll find many of the city’s coolest bars, restaurants and hotels. For more, check out our full area guide.  🏘️ Looking for even more options? Check out our guide to Amsterdam’s best Airbnbs Amsterdam’s best hotels at a glance 👑 Best overall: Rosewood Hot

New York: it’s a frantic experience. That’s why, when you’ve only got a handful of days to dine, sight-see, museum hop and shop, that oh-so-precious shut-eye becomes all the more important. But, despite its famous moniker as the “city that never sleeps”, the Big Apple is brimming with stylish, innovative, and world-renowned hotels. So, here’s Time Out’s gleaming collection of our absolute favorite places to stay, all tried and tested by local writers.  New for spring 2026 are reviews of Nine Orchard, Ace Hotel Brooklyn, The Ned NoMad, and our brand-new number one, The Fifth Avenue Hotel. Scroll on. Which area is best to stay in New York? Well, we’ve compiled an entire neighborhood guide to help you find the best fit for your trip, but first-timers should consider Midtown (particularly on and around Fifth Avenue), frequent visitors who want to feel like a local should opt for hotels in Williamsburg, and for particularly stylish boutique stays, you’ll find plenty of those in Tribeca, NoMad, the Lower East Side, and the Meatpacking District.  New York’s very best hotels at a glance: 💎 Most luxurious: The Plaza 👛 Best budget: The FiDi Hotel 🌃 Best view: The Ritz-Carlton New York NoMad 👙 Best pool: Equinox Hotel New York 🍸 Best boutique: Nine Orchard 🪩 Coolest: The William Vale 🤩 Most iconic: The Hotel Chelsea 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—

This list is from 2025. Our latest ranking for 2026 is live here. People who don’t live in cities will tell you they’re busy, lonely and expensive places. But there’s a reason so many people choose to live in them: with world-class art and culture, unbeatable food and nightlife, buzzing neighbourhoods and a dizzying amount of stuff to do and see, there’s simply no better place to be.  Every year, we take the pulse of city living by quizzing thousands of locals across the planet about life in their hometowns. This year, more than 18,500 city-dwellers shared their insights on everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and the overall city vibe. When urban living can sometimes feel isolating and costly, this year we wanted to get a sense of what, exactly, makes a city feel like home. Sure, the nightlife is great, but is the city safe and walkable? Is good quality food and art available at a reasonable price? Is it easy to make friends, find love, and access nature?  Livability was a key factor in our ranking this year. But a great city to live in is, naturally, a great city to visit. So, along with the thousands of responses from locals around the world, we asked Time Out’s global network of city experts to vote on the places they think are particularly exciting right now. After crunching all that data, here we are: Time Out’s definitive ranking of the world’s best cities in 2025. Read on to see how your hometown fared… RECOMMENDED:🛍️ The coolest n

There isn’t really a bad time to visit New York, but when the streets are at their stuffiest and the sidewalks practically radiate heat, having a glistening pool at your hotel can offer travelers some much-needed respite. That’s why we’ve taken the time to handpick the best ones, from cabana-lined rooftops in Brooklyn to stylish, spa-adjacent plunges hidden away in Manhattan. Dive into our dazzling list, updated fresh for spring 2026. Which area is best to stay in New York? Pools are hidden away all over New York City, from deceptively secluded Manhattan rooftops to spacious Brooklyn hangouts with brilliant skyline views. For all the best local tips on where to stay, have a read of our guides to all NYC’s neighborhoods, compiled by Time Out’s local writers.   New York’s best hotels with swimming pools, at a glance: 🌃 Best view: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge 👙 Best rooftop: Gansevoort Meatpacking District 👛 Best budget: Margaritaville Resort Times Square 💎 Most luxurious: The Peninsula New York 🤩 Most iconic: The William Vale 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York 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,

Much of the northern hemisphere is set to shiver through single-digit temperatures for the forseeable. And while even southern Europe won’t reach properly hot temperatures until springtime 2026 at the earliest, there are still a handful of perfectly warm European destinations to visit in the mean time. From Greek Islands to the coasts of Spain and Portugal, parts of the continent experience wonderfully mild weather, even in the coldest winter months. Tans are not garuanteed, but balmy, sunny t-shirt weather? Most certainly. Here are our top picks in Europe for a healthy dose of glorious winter sun. What is the warmest place in Europe in winter? The undisputed champion of European heat in December and January? Unsurprisingly, Spain’s Canary Islands take the title. This archipelago of eight inhabited islands just off the coast of northwestern Africa is Europe’s winter sun champion, sitting pretty with December and January temperatures that many towns in Northern Europe would be happy with at the height of summer. The Canaries are particularly delightful at this time, and you might even spot some migrating humpback and fin whales. If it’s good enough for the world’s largest mammals, it is good enough for us. Besides, does it get much better than Christmas on the beach in the Canary Islands?  Europe’s best winter sun destinations at a glance ☀️ Best for scorching heat: The Canary Islands 🏛️ Best for a balmy city break: Cadiz, Spain 🏞️ Best for hiking and scenery: Madeira 📍 D

March 2026: It’s spring, which means London’s arts and culture scene is in full swing with plenty of major openings across the capital’s biggest museums. Heading to the National Gallery, the Science Museum, Young V&A or the Tate Modern? There are new shows to check out on such disparate subjects as the studio behind ‘Wallace and Gromit’, legendary artist Tracey Emin, Pantanal – the world’s biggest wetland, Samurai, groundbreaking fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli and photographer Catherine Opie. Or find out more great things to see this year with our pick of 2026's cultural highlights. Museums are one of the things that London does best. This city boasts grand institutions housing ancient treasures, modern monoliths packed with intriguing exhibits, and tiny rooms containing deeply niche collections – and lots of them are totally free to anyone who wants to come in and take a gander. And with more than 170 London museums to choose from, there's bound to be one to pique your interest, whatever you're in to.  Want to explore the history of TfL? We’ve got a museum for that. Rather learn about advertising? We’ve got a museum for that too. History? Check. Science? Check. 1940s cinema memorabilia, grotesque eighteenth-century surgical instruments, or perhaps a wall of 4,000 mouse skeletons? Check, check and check! Being the cultured metropolitans that we are, Time Out’s editors love nothing more than a wholesome afternoon spent gawping at Churchill’s baby rattle or some ancient Egy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Venice is famous for its glimmering canals, delicate Gothic architecture and lauded landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Basilica, but since 2024, the Italian city has also become renowned for something else – its tourist tax. We reported back in September that Venice’s controversial ‘day-tripper’ fee would be making a comeback this year. With its reintroduction set to begin this coming weekend, we’ve compiled all the most up-to-date information on what to expect and how much you’ll have to pay.  Firstly, we know the exact (and extended number of) dates the fee will be in place this year. Kicking off at the end of this week on April 3 (Good Friday), people visiting Venice for the day will pay an entry fee on the following dates:  April: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 May: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 June: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 July: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 How much is Venice’s entry fee? Those who book their entry four days or more in advance will pay €5 – but failure to do so will mean you’ll instead pay €10 to enter Venice. Entering the city before 8.30am or after 4pm exempts you from paying, as does being a current resident or a Venetian-born visitor, a student, worker, or someone in the city on an overnight stay. However, if you do not pay the fee and are not registered for exemption, you could be fined anywhere between €50-300.  When you’ve secured

As cadeias montanhosas existem em todas as formas, dimensões, altitudes e climas e, embora pesos-pesados como os Alpes, as Montanhas Rochosas, os Andes e os Himalaias sejam mundialmente conhecidos pela sua beleza impressionante, um conjunto muito mais pequeno no Norte de Espanha acaba de ser coroado o lugar mais bonito do planeta. Chama-se Picos de Europa e fica a cerca de 20 quilómetros da costa, integrando a Cordilheira Cantábrica. A serra estende-se pelas Astúrias, Cantábria e Castela e Leão, e o ponto mais alto, a Torre de Cerredo, chega aos 2650 metros de altura. Agora, esta cadeia montanhosa espanhola lidera a lista da Time Out dos lugares mais bonitos do mundo. “[Os Picos de Europa são] uma maravilha geográfica, claro, mas também proporcionam cenários de beleza extraordinária. As montanhas erguem-se abruptamente a partir do mar, o que faz com que as vistas incluam não só desfiladeiros vertiginosos e picos perigosos, mas também magníficos pontos de observação sobre a praia e o tempestuoso Mar Cantábrico”, escreve Ed Cunningham, editor da Time Out Reino Unido. “Dentro do parque nacional há inúmeros outros cenários de beleza: o solitário e imponente Naranjo de Bulnes, as aldeias de montanha Sotres e Cain, os cintilantes Lagos glaciares de Covadonga e o santuário escavado na rocha que se ergue sobre uma cascata.” ShutterstockNaranjo de Bulnes, Picos de Europa A caminho dos Picos de Europa? Ed recomenda enfrentar a popular Ruta del Cares, com 23 quilómetros. Este percurso

A Time Out esforça-se por lhe dar o melhor conhecimento local de cidades de todo o planeta. É por isso que, todos os anos, recorremos à nossa rede internacional de editores e jornalistas para nos ajudarem a compilar guias autênticos e originais das melhores cidades, dos bairros e das ruas mais extraordinárias do mundo. Quem melhor para perguntar sobre os melhores locais para jantar, beber, fazer compras e explorar do que as nossas pessoas no terreno, certo? Para 2025, a nossa lista das ruas mais cool do mundo inclui tudo, desde vielas boémias no Rio de Janeiro a ruas cheias de cultura em Montreal, cada uma acompanhada por uma recomendação de bar, restaurante e ponto de referência. No entanto, não somos os únicos a percorrer o mundo em busca dos melhores locais para dar um passeio – o jornal britânico The Telegraph acaba de publicar a sua própria colecção das melhores ruas para fazer exactamente isso. Vamos dar uma vista de olhos. Chris Moss, o especialista em destinos do The Telegraph, classificou 20 artérias que apresentam “uma combinação de museus ao ar livre, com uma oferta acessível de bares ou cafés, restaurantes ou áreas de descanso para tornar a experiência de caminhar (ou passear) alegre e memorável”. Fotografia: Shutterstock Não tem uma ordem em particular, mas a encabeçar a lista está a Strand. A ligar o West End e Westminster aos Royal Courts of Justice, a Trafalgar Square e à Fleet Street, é uma rua essencial para a história de Londres, mas há muito mais do que

Rome’s monumental Colosseum is one of the planet’s most impressive and recognisable structures, welcoming a staggering 9 million visitors in 2025.  However, given it’s been standing for just shy of 2,000 years, it’s hardly surprising the building needs a little tender love and care to keep it in shape – and a brand new look following an extensive restoration has just been unveiled.  A semicircular piazza which sits just outside the main arena was the focus of the project, and is where, beneath two grand arcades, attendees to the many battles at the Colosseum would have waited to take their seats.  The arcades were made from two 50-metre tall marble columns, and despite those now being long gone, tourists today will be able to sit on large travertine marble slabs where they originally stood, and relive the Colosseum’s imposing scale from the perspective of Roman revellers. Recommended: This European capital has opened two new ‘museum stations’ packed with archaeological treasures. ‘These blocks of travertine marble are placed, located exactly where the pillars, the original pillars were based,’ said designer of the piazza Italian architect Stefano Boeri to the Independent. ‘The idea we had was to give back to the public the perception of the proportion of the arcades and the proportion of the vaults of the arches that were used to enter in the centre of the Colosseum.’ Starting off by digging into where the original travertine paving stones once stood, restorers found coins, s

Even airlines which are renowned for their punctuality can be subject to delays, but you often don’t find out how behind your flight is until you arrive at the airport.  Well, not anymore, with the help of flight tracking app Flighty. It’s a tool (which also comes in website form) that guarantees passengers it will inform them of delays before they’ve even been announced by their airline.  How? Well, it uses a type of AI called machine learning to follow late-arriving aircrafts and predict delays up to six hours in advance.  Pulling data from air traffic control, including everything from airport issues to details on ground stops and the weather conditions, allows it to provide travellers with more detailed insight into baggage belts, gate information to departure times.  Oh, and a new roll out which the platform has dubbed its ‘Airport Intelligence’ update explains what’s caused the delay and can even tell you how long you might be sitting waiting for the aircraft to take off if you’ve boarded. Handy, eh? ‘Airlines often keep delay information under wraps until the last minute. Flighty doesn’t,’ reads the official website. ‘We track the inbound aircraft 25 hours before your flight, so we can predict a new departure time long before the airline notifies you.’ Image: Flighty Image: Flighty Image: Flighty The app enables you to track specific flights as well as assessing the situation at more than 14,000 airports. At the time of writing, Flighty shows 78 percent of flight

Viajar sozinho é muitas vezes descrito como uma experiência libertadora, seja numa sabática de vários meses ou naquilo a que gostamos de chamar de “lua-de-mel a solo" (singlemoon), mas a primeira vez que se tenta pode ser um pouco assustadora. A Time Out tem os seus próprios guias dos melhores destinos europeus para viagens a solo, juntamente com listas mundiais e dicas de segurança, mas a companhia de seguros de viagem Quotezone também conduziu algumas análises neste segmento em particular. Para criar o seu próprio ranking, analisou os transportes públicos, o número de hotéis e excursões em oferta, a velocidade da internet e a segurança – e os destinos mais populares da Europa foram classificados com base num Índice Geral de Viagens a Solo. A campeã? A capital espanhola, Madrid, com os seus restaurantes incríveis, excelentes museus e, aparentemente, transportes acessíveis, internet sólida e níveis de segurança decentes. Segue-se Praga em segundo lugar, e Lisboa, Paris e Reiquiavique completam o top cinco. Abaixo pode ver todo o top 10. Fotografia: Allen.G / Shutterstock Estes são os melhores destinos para viajar a solo em 2026 Madrid, Espanha Praga, Chéquia Lisboa, Portugal Paris, França Reiquiavique, Islândia Budapeste, Hungria Atenas, Grécia Viena, Áustria Florença, Itália Oslo, Noruega ✈️ Mais viagens: guias e notícias para as melhores escapadinhas 📲 Siga-nos nas redes sociais: Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook e LinkedIn

Existeixen una sèrie de circumstàncies afortunades que poden fer que els vols pesats siguin un poc més còmodes: que la teva maleta no superi el límit de pes, que hi hagi poques cues al control de seguretat i, com no, aconseguir un seient sense altres passatgers reservats al teu costat. Tanmateix, United Airlines ha anat un pas més enllà en aquesta experiència particular amb el pròxim llançament de la seva "Relax Row" (Fila Relax), un espai lliure de desconeguts que es podrà reservar amb antelació. Així és com funcionarà: segons Euronews, els passatgers podran reservar tres seients contigus en classe turista, que podran ser utilitzats per una sola persona, una parella o un grup de tres. Però, en què es diferencia això de simplement comprar tres seients per a un mateix? View this post on Instagram A post shared by United Airlines (@united) Doncs bé, cadascun d'aquests seients compta amb un reposapeus elevable i, a més, s'entregarà un matalàs, una manta i dos coixins per transformar adequadament la zona en un llit. Viatges amb nens? També hi ha peluixos disponibles. És probable que aquesta opció estigui a la venda a partir de 2027, amb dotze files per avió dedicades a aquesta oferta; no obstant això, el desplegament a llarg termini suposarà que estigui disponible en més de 200 avions per a l'any 2030. És United Airlines la primera a fer això? En realitat, United no és la primera; ja el 2011, Air New Zealand va llançar el "Skycouch" amb fundes i roba de llit e

Existen una serie de circunstancias afortunadas que pueden hacer que los vuelos pesados sean un poco más cómodos: que tu maleta no supere el límite de peso, que haya pocas colas en el control de seguridad y, cómo no, conseguir un asiento sin otros pasajeros reservados a tu lado. Sin embargo, United Airlines ha ido un paso más allá en esa experiencia particular con el próximo lanzamiento de su Relax Row (Fila Relax), un espacio libre de desconocidos que se podrá reservar con antelación. Así es como funcionará: según Euronews, los pasajeros podrán reservar tres asientos contiguos en clase turista, que podrán ser utilizados por una sola persona, una pareja o un grupo de tres. Pero, ¿en qué se diferencia esto de simplemente comprar tres asientos para uno mismo? View this post on Instagram A post shared by United Airlines (@united) Pues bien, cada uno de estos asientos cuenta con un reposapiés elevable y, además, se entregará un colchón, una manta y dos almohadas para transformar adecuadamente la zona en una cama. ¿Viajas con niños? También hay peluches disponibles. Es probable que esta opción esté a la venta a partir de 2027, con doce filas por avión dedicadas a esta oferta; no obstante, el despliegue a largo plazo supondrá que esté disponible en más de 200 aviones para el año 2030. ¿Es United Airlines la primera en hacer esto? En realidad, United no es la primera; ya en 2011, Air New Zealand lanzó Skycouch con fundas y ropa de cama especiales. Por otro lado,

Un souvenir pot ser tècnicament qualsevol tipus d'objecte que vulguis conservar, i tot i que la majoria opta per una samarreta, un imant per a la nevera o una ampolla de vi local, alguns francòfils empedreïts i amb les butxaques plenes estaran interessats en una cosa un poc més... contundent. La Torre Eiffel es va construir allà pels anys 1880, abans de l'Exposició Universal de 1889, i l'enginyer francès Gustave Eiffel la va dissenyar amb tres plantes principals. Òbviament, en aquella època no hi havia ascensors, de manera que pujar fins al tercer pis suposava enfrontar-se a una quantitat ingent de graons. Avui dia, els trams que connecten la planta baixa amb la primera, i la primera amb la segona, han estat restaurats i modernitzats. Però, què va passar amb les escales de caragol que unien el segon i el tercer pis (on Eiffel tenia el seu despatx)? Doncs bé, es van retirar de l'edifici el 1983, es van dividir en 24 parts individuals, es van substituir per ascensors i es van vendre en subhasta. Una peça d'història sota el martell El comprador d'una de les 24 seccions originals ha decidit posar la seva a la venda. Després d'haver posseït aquest tram de 2,6 metres durant més de quatre dècades, el venedor anònim ha decidit desprendre's d'aquesta peça de col·lecció. Així doncs, marqueu el 21 de maig al vostre calendari: la casa de subhastes francesa Artcurial organitza la licitació i, segons artnet, podria arribar als 50.000 euros. S'han venut abans altres trossos de les escales d

Euro Summer is just around the corner – so where to stay? There are plenty of stellar hotels in Europe, but we’re here to shine the light on the (not so) humble all-inclusive. There’s a reason families love ’em – fixed prices, gleaming facilities, all the food and drink you can possibly consume – but, if you ask us, they’re perfect for your girls’ trips, couples’ holidays and even solo jaunts, too.  There are all-inclusives for every traveller: adults-only spots with tasteful design, spots that sit right on the beach and others in the heart of the mountains.   On Time Out’s 2026 list of Europe’s top all-inclusive stays are locations in Greece, Spain, Portugal and Türkiye, but one property shone brighter than the rest, according to hotel expert Heidi Fuller-Love, who curated this list.  So, where is it? Well, grab your suncream and arrive hungry, because Time Out’s number one pick is Ikos Andalusia.  The 425-room property lies in a sweeping 21 acres of land on the outskirts of Marbella, with the Alborean sea lapping gently on its doorstep. The idyllic Guadalmansa Beach is less than 1km away, but if you’re keen to hang out there all day, Booking.com says guests are welcome to get involved in everything from yoga and aerobics classes to walking tours, canoeing, and cycling. Oh, and it’s gorgeous.  Photograph: Booking.com Photograph: Booking.com Photograph: Booking.com Photograph: Booking.com Photograph: Booking.com ‘With menus by Michelin-starred chefs, eight elegant b

Un souvenir puede ser técnicamente cualquier tipo de objeto que desees conservar, y aunque la mayoría opta por una camiseta, un imán para la nevera o una botella de vino local, algunos francófilos empedernidos y con las carteras llenas estarán interesados en algo un poco más... contundente. La Torre Eiffel se construyó allá por la década de 1880, antes de la Exposición Universal de 1889, y el ingeniero francés Gustave Eiffel la diseñó con tres plantas principales. Obviamente, en aquella época no había ascensores, por lo que subir hasta el tercer piso suponía enfrentarse a una cantidad ingente de escalones. Hoy en día, los tramos que conectan la planta baja con la primera, y la primera con la segunda, han sido restaurados y modernizados. Pero, ¿qué pasó con las escaleras de caracol que unían el segundo y tercer piso (donde Eiffel tenía su oficina)? Pues bien, se retiraron del edificio en 1983, se dividieron en 24 partes individuales, se sustituyeron por ascensores y se vendieron en subasta. Una pieza de historia bajo el martillo El comprador de una de las 24 secciones originales ha decidido poner la suya a la venta. Tras haber poseído este tramo de 2,6 metros (8,5 pies) durante más de cuatro décadas, el vendedor anónimo ha decidido desprenderse de esta pieza de colección. Así que, marcad el 21 de mayo en vuestro calendario: la casa de subastas francesa Artcurial organiza la puja y, según artnet, podría alcanzar los 50.000 euros. ¿Se han vendido antes otros trozos de las escale

Embora possa não parecer o mais decisivo dos factores numa viagem, visitar um lugar que nos faz sentir bem-vindos depende da atitude dos locais, e isso pode fazer toda a diferença na nossa experiência. É por isso que a empresa de serviços financeiros Remitly levou a cabo uma investigação sobre os países mais bem-educados do planeta. Inquiriram 4600 pessoas de 26 países, com base na percepção da boa educação dos próprios sítios de origem, e também para onde viajaram, e se foram acolhidos por pessoas cordiais. O Japão encabeça a lista dos países mais educados do mundo, com mais de um terço dos inquiridos (especificamente, 35,15%) a descrever o local como educado. Não é de surpreender – o país asiático é mundialmente conhecido por dar grande ênfase ao respeito e à harmonia social, com uma língua assente em títulos honoríficos e o acto de curvar-se para cumprimentar as pessoas como prática padrão. Fotografia: Shutterstock Segue-se o Canadá em segundo lugar com uma pontuação de 13,5%, e o Reino Unido conquista o terceiro lugar com 6,23%. Esta dupla tem, na verdade, muito em comum no que toca às percepções sobre a sua polidez – uma tendência para pedir desculpa em excesso e o uso frequente de “por favor” e “obrigado”. Ah, e não nos esqueçamos da atitude férrea do Reino Unido em relação às filas de espera – o que há de mais educado do que isso? A completar o top cinco estão a China e a Alemanha, mas continue a ler para ver os 25 países mais bem educados do planeta. Os 25 países ma