Travel

Big trips, city breaks: your insider guide to the world's greatest destinations

Written by local experts

The ultimate boutique hotels

Time-honoured boutique beauties where the building is your perfect bed-partner

Weird & wonderful world

Dromedary demolition derby, flying waitresses, Dragon's Back hike: let's go!

São Paulo

You get the full Brazilian with São Paulo's nightlife!

Perfect cities for...

Beach lookout in Miami - © Elan Fleisher/Time Out

Miami life congregates among palm trees, warm sands and balmy sea breezes: waterfront neighbourhoods stretch from the sandy bacchanalia of South Beach to the wealthy and exclusive Golden Beach to the north.

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Also good for:

Big city buzz
Clubs
Gay & lesbian scene
Outstanding architecture

Classic British cuisine at Albion - © M Franke

London

‘British cuisine’ is no longer a contradiction in terms. And it isn’t all modern British either: whether you want old-school fish and chips, a classic café, or even stewed eels, you have plenty of options.

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Also good for:

Families & kids
Bars & pubs
Shops
Museums & attractions

Temple of Heaven - © Ben McMillen

Beijing

The writer Lao She described 1930s Beijing as ‘filthy, beautiful, decadent, bustling, chaotic, idle, lovable,’ and despite demolition in favour of shiny modern showcases, that city can still be found in its flea markets, teahouses and alleyways.

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Also good for:

Big city buzz
Historic charm
Local culture
Wow factor

Amsterdam canal houses - © iStockphoto.com/John Sigler

Amsterdam

Being a short flight from the UK and having a walkable city centre, Amsterdam is a perfect weekend break destination – whether to visit its museums and canals, or coffeeshops and late-night bars.

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