Cities

Beaches

24 Hours in Southampton

We stay at stylish new 'hometel' concept Room2 in a fascinating coastal city that genuinely surprises
Cities

Stay Here: Bingham Riverhouse, Richmond

The waterside hotel has had an arty overhaul, says Stephen Emms
The bar at Queensberry Hotel in Bath
Cities

Stay Here: Queensberry Hotel, Bath

Its Olive Tree restaurant just won the city its first Michelin star. But does it live up to the hype?
Valletta
48 Hours

48 Hours in Malta and Gozo

Contemporary or historic? Stephen Emms tries to balance both on a brief jaunt to the archipelago
Cities

Edinburgh Fringe 2018: Three shows you must see

Heading up to Edinburgh this month? Here's a trio of unmissable works
Ribeira historic centre, Porto
48 Hours

48 Hours in Porto, Portugal

The hilly second city rivals Lisbon with its blend of cuisine, nightlife and striking architecture
Barcelona
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12 (nocturnal) hours in Barcelona

Can you really get a sense of the city in half a calendar day? We give it our best shot
Bury St Edmunds
48 Hours

48 Hours in…Bury St Edmunds

There’s a foodie scene, serious cocktail bars – oh, and a thousand years of history
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48 Hours in: Bristol

A weekend just isn’t long enough to explore this inspiring city, reckons regular visitor Stephen Emms
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24 Hours in: Wells, Somerset

Fancy a last minute mini-break over the festive period? Try the smallest city in England, says Stephen Emms