Places to Go
Where to go in Europe: destinations, city guides, hidden gems and travel news.
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The 'Hawaii of Europe', where you can stay from less than £75 a night including flights - and is so spectacular people wonder if it's AI
A week's holiday costs around £500 for seven nights and promises some stellar scenery and low-cost food and drink - without the ma…
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Harry Styles’ London: the cafés, parks and restaurants he loves
From matcha runs and Hampstead Heath swims to cosy date-night restaurants, discover the London spots that keep Harry Styles coming…
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American Express acquires TheFork for $700m to build out its dining empire
American Express acquires TheFork, the European restaurant-reservation platform, from Tripadvisor for $700m in cash. The payments …
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Send us a tip about a memorable Greek holiday experience
Tell us about your favourite trip to Greece – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The new Hollywood adaptation of Hom…
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Greece, Spain and Italy drive surge in summer 2026 travel demand
New data shows that Southern Europe is the fastest-growing tourism region this summer, as travellers look towards destinations tha…
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On the road with the kids: a family driving holiday in Spain and France
Can a long road trip work with children? I set out to relive a classic journey from Bilbao to Saint-Malo I did in my freewheeling …
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Fortaleza and Recife, Europe’s closest Brazil: why they attract more travellers
Less than eight hours from Madrid, these two cities in northeast Brazil offer endless beaches, dunes, carnival, food and some of t…
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Belgium, France and Switzerland to trial new Brussels-Strasbourg-Basel rail link
Rail operators will test a new TGV INOUI service linking Brussels, Strasbourg and Basel from July 2027, improving cross-border rai…
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The Best Zoos in the World for Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Even if you don’t have kids, these international zoos are not to be missed.
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On Chile's Southern Highway, the Views—and History—Are Cinematic
Fifty years since Chile's Carretera Austral connected remote mountain communities in scenic Patagonia, the region remains a wonder…
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From Sussex to Scotland, my road trip through four centuries of British holidays
A 1,600-mile journey to the wild peaks of Scotland, via Llandudno’s Victorian promenade and the bright lights of Blackpool proved …
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Martin Lewis issues warning to millions traveling to Europe this summer
The Global Health Insurance Card gives vital access to state run hospitals or GPs
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Global air travel demand to slow to 2.1% in 2026, IATA says
Global air travel demand is set to grow in 2026, but at a slower rate. The Middle East faces a significant contraction due to ongo…
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Our family left unaffordable Australia behind after snapping up a four-bedroom hilltop home in Italy for a bargain. Now we're living our dream 'slow' lives with no mortgage
Amanda and Paul Nedza always dreamed of owning a slice of Italy. What started as family holidays to the European country eventuall…
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A Hat Clip Is the Genius Travel Accessory You Didn't Know You Needed
Imagine a world where you don't have to wear, hold, or cram your hat in your suitcase.
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Argentina Is Launching South America’s First-Ever Golden Passport in 2026
The nation’s forthcoming citizen by investment program will offer enticing perks “unlike anything else on the market,” immigration…
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This Underrated Destination on Costa Rica's South Pacific Coast is Only Accessible By Boat—and Is Surrounded By National Parks
Tucked between mainland Costa Rica and the Osa Peninsula, Golfo Dulce might be Costa Rica's most underrated eco-tourism destinatio…
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Atletico Madrid reject chance to sign Barcelona midfielder amid recent links
Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado appears increasingly likely to leave the club in search of regular first-team football, but findi…
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Journey into the midnight sun: my solo road trip to the top of Norway
I found cinematic landscapes, wild freedom and thousands of miles of perfect solitude on my campervan adventure through the Nordic…
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Brexit Britain now: Patrick Freyne revisits Leave voter heartlands 10 years on
A decade after the UK decided to leave the EU, many in Britain regret the outcome – but not the vote
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Twin Peaks Drive In in Hood River, Oregon
Most burger spots settle for a nice view. Twin Peaks Drive-In has two volcanos and an air show.This gloriously unassuming wood sha…
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Enjoy an Island Getaway at These Beautiful Airbnbs in Rhodes—One of Greece's Largest and Most Historic Islands
Here's where to stay on this island paradise that doubles as an open-air museum.
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World Famous Talking Bear in Oakhurst, California
In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains is the small town of Oakhurst, California. Once a cattle stop and logging town, Oa…
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An Elegant Costa Rica Destination Wedding That Turned into a Rave: How We Pulled It Off
A Vietnamese family with a home base in Guanacaste bring their whole crew to the region for an elegant celebration.