City Breaks

Our top boutique stays for June

From a baroque waterfront retreat on Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor to a design-led hideaway in Goa and an alpine sanctuary overlooking Lake Tegernsee, these are the hotels we’d like to

1 June 2026

Lisbon

The ultimate Lisbon city guide

Colourful charm cascades over the Portuguese city of seven hills Once the centre of the seafaring world, this ancient European capital is steeped in ceramic-sprinkled charm and terracotta-topped character. Sunshine

15 March 2023

Palacio Villapanes

10 alternative city breaks to consider in 2022

Swap city break favourites for these lesser-known urban gems Do you feel like you’ve been to Paris, Rome and Lisbon one too many times, and have ticked London, New York,

17 March 2022

9 boutique hotels with iconic landmark views

Sightsee in style…wake up to some of the world’s most famous landmarks City breaks are all about seeing the sights, but what if you could tick some of the landmarks

23 February 2022

Copenhagen

10 city breaks that are even more magical in winter

The coolest places around the world for some chilled-out culture and Christmas cheer As the colder weather starts to set in, seasoned skiers flock to the slopes and winter sun

24 November 2021