City Break

The friendly city break with summer festivals, an exciting food scene and sandy beaches

It recently snatched a place in the world’s top 20 foodie hubs. Time to start exploring

Why you won't find any 'cyclists' in the world's best city for cycling

I went to a secret, 500-year-old, $15m hamam in Istanbul

Article thumbnail: The grand view from Airelles Chateau de Versailles (Photo: Renée Kemps)

The almost-secret Paris day trip, with great restaurants and bars - and no crowds

I live in Spain – here are five cheaper, quieter alternatives to Barcelona

The Dutch city that's luring tourists with a surprising new attraction

Amsterdam's resurgent Dockland's neighbourhood without the tourist crowds

The eight Paris rip-offs to look out for during the Olympics

The Paris suburb being transformed by €2.8bn railway, hotels and hipster cafes

Croatia's cheaper and quieter alternative to Dubrovnik