City Breaks

If you’re after something hot and a bit of a treat yourself trip, check out Abu Dhabi. Dubai might shout the loudest, but this Emirati capital can’t be beat on cultural sites and unique design. Think theme parks, art galleries and an unbelievable mosque. It’s one of the world’s most luxuri

Santiago de Compostela is a small city in Galicia in the north of Spain and I spent three days there ona city break. Turns out, it’s just too good to gatekeep… You might recognise the name of the place because it’s the final destination and chequered flag of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgr

Sorrento is definitely no secret. It’s one of Italy’s most iconic towns, famous for its colourful clifftop buildings, sweet-smelling lemon groves and Neapolitan Riviera scenery. Down on the waterfront, Marina Piccola is buzzing and busy all summer long with ferries taking tourists to Capri and o

Iceland’s capital might be small, but its personality packs a HUGE punch. Reykjavik has a strong nightlife scene, and the city’s streets are packed with buzzy pubs, bars and clubs. What makes it extra special? The Icelanders themselves. The locals are so lively, they’ve got their own ritual ca

Marrakech is top of most people’s lists for Morocco. The city overloads the senses with sweet-smelling food, the sounds of market traders and street music, and sightings of some of the most impressive architecture in this part of the world. On top of all that, there are plenty of top daytrip desti

We know Portugal has great beaches, and now it’s on the up for popular city breaks, too. But to Lisbon or to Porto? That is the question…  It’s pasteis de nata versus Port wine. The Tagus River versus the Douro River. North versus south. There’s only a direct three-hour train between th

How far would you go – literally – to see your fave band or pop star? 2024 has seen the rise of Tour-ism, a trend where music fans travel to destinations further afield to catch live shows. No more spending all your hard-earned £££ on resale tickets for those London tour dates. Plus, it’s a

Not feeling the love for V-Day this year? It’s not just you. Whether you’ve found yourself newly single just in time for Feb 14th, or you’re just not behind the whole Valentine’s Day thing, there are plenty of us looking for alternative things to do. And we can’t think of a better way to c

Let’s face it. Paris isn’t exactly known as a cheap destination. In fact, the French capital ranks as one of the most expensive cities to live in, with the kind of upscale foodie scene you’d expect from the birthplace of Michelin stars. The good news is though, eating out in Paris doesn’t ha

If you’re staying up late in Paris, you’re in for a treat. The French capital comes to life when the sun sets – this is the City of Light, after all – and as the cafés and restaurants begin to close, the bars and clubs throw open their doors.   If you’re planning a trip, it’s [&hellip