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See. Gas Street Basin Stroll past Brindley Place for atmospheric canals. Digbeth Seek out vivid street art in this creative Birmingham neighborhood. Black Country Living Museum Fans of Peaky Blinders will love the canal-side sets. Isle of Arran↗ Discover prehistoric Chirotherium crocodile footprints, some up to 40cm long.

Eat. Balti Triangle Try a fiery balti in Birmingham's spiritual home of the dish. Lochindaal Seafood Kitchen Enjoy creamy fish chowder, langoustines, and crab claws on Islay. Dory Bistro Harbourside restaurant in Pittenweem serving fresh catches from local trawlers. Chip Ahoy at the Larachmhor pub Enjoy fresh seafood from the quay in Pittenweem.

Stay. Grand Hotel A top Birmingham hotel pick by Lonely Planet. Port Charlotte youth hostel A place to stash your hire bike and warm up on Islay. Eden Hall A dreamy 500-year-old manor home in the Lake District's Eden Valley. Tribe On-trend hotel near Manchester Airport with a great Italian restaurant.

Lonely PlanetSep 2, 2026

The 17 Best Things to Do in Birmingham, England

From seeing street art to tasting fiery curry to strolling atmospheric canals.

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  • Gas Street BasinSightBirmingham, United KingdomStroll its canal past Brindley Place.
  • Brindley PlaceSightBirmingham, United KingdomLively waterside bars, bistros, and restaurants.
  • DigbethSuburbBirmingham, United KingdomSeek its vivid street art and graffiti.
  • Balti TriangleNeighborhoodBirmingham, United KingdomSpiritual home of the balti dish.
  • Black Country Living MuseumTheme parkDudley, United KingdomCanal-side sets for Peaky Blinders fans.
  • Custard FactorySightBirmingham, United KingdomRough-and-ready streets for street art.
  • BanksySightBirmingham, United KingdomFestive work above a bench near Vyse St station.
  • Grand HotelHotelBirmingham, United KingdomOpulent Victorian hotel, reopened in 2021.
  • St Philip's CathedralSightBirmingham, United KingdomImpressive views from the Grand Hotel.
  • University of BirminghamSightBirmingham, United KingdomElegant grounds and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts.
  • Barber Institute of Fine ArtsMuseumBirmingham, United KingdomUnderrated art institute on university grounds.
  • Birmingham Back to BacksSightBirmingham, United KingdomLast remaining 19th-century attached, terraced houses.
  • Library of BirminghamMuseumBirmingham, United KingdomOffers panoramic outdoor views from its Secret Garden.
  • Hare & HoundsPubBirmingham, United KingdomVictorian pub, site of UB40's first gig.
  • Sunflower LoungePubBirmingham, United KingdomCity center venue for intimate gigs.
  • The FlapperPubBirmingham, United KingdomCanal-side rock pub with beer garden and venue.
  • Utilita ArenaBarBirmingham, United KingdomVenue for big-name acts at Brindleyplace.
  • 02 InstituteSightBirmingham, United KingdomHistoric Digbeth venue, formerly a church.
  • Lickey Hills Country ParkParkBirmingham, United KingdomOffers panoramic views and charming woodland trails.
  • Stirchley Beer MileTrailBirmingham, United KingdomCraft-beer haven with pubs and taprooms.
  • Attic Brew CoPubBirmingham, United KingdomVibrant taproom on the Stirchley Beer Mile.
  • Birmingham Brewing CompanyRestaurantBirmingham, United KingdomTaproom on the Stirchley Beer Mile.
  • Birmingham Museum & Art GalleryMuseumBirmingham, United KingdomHome to world's largest Pre-Raphaelite collection.
  • St Phillip's CathedralSightBirmingham, United KingdomFeatures Pre-Raphaelite stained-glass windows.
  • Jewellery QuarterSuburbBirmingham, United KingdomProduces 40% of the UK's jewelry output.
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Atlas ObscuraSep 2

Prehistoric Crocodile Footprint in Kildonan, Scotland

The Chirotherium, a 12-foot-long crocodile-like reptile, left trails of footprints in four different locations on the Isle of Arran, Scotland, where it lived around 270 million years ago. Some of these footprints measure up to 40 centimetres long and feature large talons, making them the largest Chirotherium prints ever discovered on Earth. At the time, Arran was part of the supercontinent Pang…

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The GuardianSep 2

Whisky galore – and now plenty more besides: exploring the Scottish island of Islay

Distilleries are the backbone of Islay’s economy and tourist trade. Thanks to their success, other businesses – from breweries and farms to restaurants and chocolatiers – are now thriving and adding to the island’s appeal The Paps of Jura disappear into the mist as I pedal along the shores of Loch Indaal, and the rain cloud I’ve been racing finally catches up. I stash my hire bike at Port Charl…

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  • Port Charlotte youth hostelHostelPort Charlotte, United Kingdomdorm beds from £28, private rooms from £78
  • Lochindaal Seafood KitchenRestaurantPort Charlotte, United Kingdomserves creamy fish chowder and seafood plates
  • BruichladdichPlaceIslay, United Kingdomdistillery encourages local barley growth for whisky
  • Islay AlesPlaceIslay, United Kingdombrewery opened a new brewhouse last year
  • Islay CocoaRestaurantIslay, United Kingdommakes chocolates designed to pair with whisky
  • Lochindaal hotelPubPort Charlotte, United Kingdomfamily hospitality business stretches back to late 19th century
  • Port Charlotte hotelHotelPort Charlotte, United Kingdomchef Ajish Johny has been here for four years
  • Octomore FarmPlaceIslay, United Kingdomprovides beef for burgers
  • Ardbeg HouseRestaurantPort Ellen, United Kingdomtransformed into a maximalist extension of the Ardbeg brand
  • Hostelling ScotlandHotelIslay, United Kingdomguest of Hostelling Scotland
  • Bruichladdich DistilleryPlaceIslay, United Kingdomguest of Bruichladdich Distillery
  • Islay E-WheelsPlacePort Ellen, United Kingdomhire bikes from £25 a day
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 1

How We Pulled It Off: A Monastery Wedding With Drag Queens in Sintra, Portugal

Two grooms explain how they found a fado performer, flamenco dancers, and drag queens for their 100-guest celebration in the magical Portuguese town.

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  • Matthew Oliver WeddingsPlaceLondon, United KingdomLondon-based firm specializing in European destination celebrations.
  • Penha Longa ResortHotelSintra, PortugalResort in Sintra with contemporary conveniences and event spaces.
  • Casa Dos PenedosSightSintra, PortugalCharming pink mansion used for welcome dinner.
  • Nuncio GardensSightSintra, Portugal16th-century garden near monastery with ivy-covered walls.
  • Sala Dos ArcosSightSintra, PortugalDramatic space with a ceiling comprised entirely of archways.
  • Salão NobreSightSintra, PortugalSoaring salon with wall-to-wall carvings and carved-wood fireplace.
  • Atelier DecorellePlaceSintra, PortugalFlorist for the wedding.
  • Rental Co.PlaceSintra, PortugalOur shared passion for fine props and furniture, exclusive pieces and décor, gold standard organization and execution,…
  • Rueda FlamencaPlaceSintra, PortugalFlamenco dancers who performed.
  • Manel FerreiraPlaceSintra, PortugalMusician who performed fado.
  • Pride TalentPlaceSintra, PortugalPride Talent offers premium entertainment for gay weddings, same-sex marriages and LGBTQ+ events in the UK.
  • Your JukeboxPlaceSintra, PortugalDJ for the dancing portion of the evening.
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Lonely PlanetSep 1

12 Months of Offseason Travel: Where to Go in Each Month of the Year

Discover 12 destinations to enjoy in the offseason, one for every month of the year, for fewer crowds, better value and more authentic travel.

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  • Riverside MuseumMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomIt forms part of the Glasgow Harbour regeneration project.
  • Wrigley FieldSightChicago, United Statesbaseball game at the very end of March
  • Torres del Paine National ParkSightPuerto Natales, Chileeasier to book accommodations in early fall
  • Willis TowerSightChicago, United Statesviews from the tower
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomIt is located in Kelvingrove Park in the West End of the city.
  • Bunk'ArtMuseumTirana, Albaniatwo underground bunkers turned galleries
  • Sheshi SkënderbejSightTirana, Albaniacity's top attractions are centered around this square
  • Mt DajtiSightTirana, Albaniapeak is accessible via a scenic 15-minute cable car
  • Dajti ExpressPlaceTirana, Albaniascenic 15-minute cable car to Mt Dajti peak
  • Mt Dajti National ParkSightTirana, Albaniaroad to the park is not smooth
  • Union Oyster HouseRestaurantBoston, United Statescoveted restaurant for old Boston charm
  • Hotel NizaHotelSan Sebastián, Spainwaterfront accommodations with dropped room rates in winter
  • Día de San SebastiánFestivalSan Sebastián, Spainvibrant street celebrations on January 20
  • St John's Co-CathedralPlace of worshipValletta, Maltasee a painting of John the Baptist by Caravaggio
  • The PhoeniciaHotelValletta, Maltadancing spot for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
  • Stash CaféRestaurantMontreal, Canadahearty meal of Polish pierogi, schnitzel and apple cake
  • Padang PadangSightDenpasar, Indonesialegendary location for good surf on the east coast
  • Chicago RiverSightChicago, United Statesdyed green on St Patrick's Day
  • Monte AlbánSightOaxaca, Mexicoancient site that feels magical at sunset
  • Glasgow CathedralPlace of worshipGlasgow, United KingdomIt was the cathedral church of the Archbishop of Glasgow, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Glasgow and the…
  • The Clydeside DistilleryRestaurantGlasgow, United Kingdomwhisky tasting
  • Fort St ElmoSightValletta, Malta
  • National War MuseumMuseumValletta, Malta
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 31

My Favorite Airbnb: A Dreamy 500-Year-Old Manor Home in the UK's Lake District

Just three hours from London by train, this historic property feels straight out of a Jane Austen novel.

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  • Big BenSightLondon, United KingdomFoundry crafted the clock tower at Eden Hall
  • Eden HallHotelPenrith, United KingdomMain house on a 1,500-acre estate in the Eden Valley
  • Edenhall EstatePlacePenrith, United KingdomPrivately owned woodland with self-catered homes
  • SteinwayPlacePenrith, United KingdomAntique piano in the main house
  • ElliotPlacePenrith, United KingdomPrivate chef for the estate
  • River EdenSightPenrith, United Kingdom
  • saunaSightPenrith, United Kingdom
  • hedge-wrapped hot tubSightPenrith, United Kingdom
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Lonely PlanetAug 28

The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Get planning your festive season with this guide to this year

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  • Grand-PlaceMarketBrussels, Belgiumstrikingly lit square with a fabulous tree
  • Schloss HellbrunnAttractionSalzburg, Austriamarket with carollers, handicraft stalls, and Christmas train
  • SenaatintoriNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandmarket on elegant 19th-century square
  • StriezelmarktMarketDresden, Germanyhas enraptured folk since 1434
  • Nuremberg's marketMarketNuremberg, Germanytwo million visit
  • Innsbruck's medieval old town marketsMarketInnsbruck, Austriafolk bands play and chalets sell decorations
  • Hellbrunn's baroque palaceSightSalzburg, Austriapairs Christmas markets with northern lights
  • Ravenna GorgeSightSchluchsee, GermanyChristmas market in the snowy Black Forest
  • RathausSightVienna, Austriamarket in front of the neo-Gothic building
  • SpittelbergQuarterVienna, Austriaromantic market in narrow Biedermeier lanes
  • Schloss SchönbrunnSightVienna, Austriamarket on the grounds with a magnificent tree
  • Golden RoofAttractionInnsbruck, Austriahuge tree glitters in front of it
  • MarktplatzNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriatraditional fairground rides and puppet shows
  • KiebachgasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriafairytale-themed street
  • Maria-Theresien-StrasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriamarket stalls and trees packed with twinkling lights
  • Hellbrunn Advent MagicMarketSalzburg, Austriaheld at Salzburg's Schloss Hellbrunn
  • Place de BrouckèreNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiumice and curling rinks and a merry-go-round
  • Pl Sainte-CatherineNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiummarket spreads out here for shopping
  • Zagreb’sMarketZagreb, Croatiaright up there with Europe’s finest
  • FuliranjeMarketZagreb, Croatiamarket for carols, concerts, crafts and DJs
  • Ban Jelačić SqNeighborhoodZagreb, Croatiasnack on hot chestnuts and licitars
  • Winchester’s Christmas marketMarketWinchester, United Kingdomin the cathedral’s historic grounds
  • Raekoja platsNeighborhoodTallinn, Estoniaenormous tree towering above quaint wooden chalets
  • AleksanterinkatuNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandfestivities kick off with switching on the lights
  • Colmar in AlsaceNeighborhoodColmar, Francegingerbready, half-timbered old town hosts six markets
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Atlas ObscuraAug 28

Unusual Picnic Places Around the World

There’s nothing quite like a picnic surrounded by friends and family, soaking in the sun, sharing snacks, and enjoying the sounds of nature. Whether you prefer to use one big blanket, sit at a table with benches, or plop right onto the grass, it’s the perfect good-weather get together (and a great excuse to load up on delicious food). With this guide, you’ll find a picnic spot that’s guaranteed…

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  • Old Zoo Picnic AreaSightLos Angeles, United StatesRemnants of the first zoo with picnic tables and grills.
  • Sports CitySightAmman, JordanCrumbling complex with drained pools and empty gymnasiums.
  • Bomi Blue LakeSightTubmanburg, LiberiaAbandoned pit mines filled with spring water, open for swimming.
  • Christy Buchanan’s SHE Garden & GallerySightWinnsboro, United StatesFolk garden with found objects, Love Shack, and bicycle arch.
  • Old Wardour CastleSightTisbury, United KingdomRestored castle estate, favorite for picnics and weddings.
  • Woolshed FallsSightBeechworth, AustraliaReclaimed by nature, with natural showers, baths, and waterslides.
  • Tuzluca Salt MinesSightTuzluca, TurkeyMedieval salt caves with a boardwalk and picnic tables.
  • Gravelly Point ParkParkArlington, United StatesPark with close-up views of aircraft approaching the airport.
  • La PlantaSightSan Agustín Etla, MexicoFormer water-powered electric power plant with sweeping city views.
  • Al Wathba Fossil DunesSightAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesUnique desert landscape shaped by winds and sediment.
  • Tiger CaveAttractionMahabalipuram, IndiaCarved with 11 tiger-esque heads, likely a former portico.
  • Sa StiddiosaSightGadoni, ItalyGentle waterfall translating to 'dripping', with a river for bathing.
  • The Dick Lane VelodromeSightEast Point, United States1/5-mile track with banked turns, a point of civic pride.
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 28

9 Hotels on Working Farms Where You Can Berry Pick, Hang Out With Animals, and Eat Fresh From the Field

Put your clogs on and become one with the land at these farm stays around the world.

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  • ThistlePlaceGardiner, United StatesExcellent spa with treatments using farm ingredients.
  • The NewtAttractionSomerset, United KingdomOffers harvest suppers, cider tastings, and composting workshops.
  • The Botanical RoomsRestaurantSomerset, United KingdomCombines greenhouse brightness with gentleman's club elegance.
  • Southall Farm & InnHotelFranklin, United StatesOffers special farm suppers and Sunday farmers market.
  • BabylonstorenHotelFranschhoek, South AfricaFeatures daily garden tours, wine tastings, and Soetmelksvlei experience.
  • SoetmelksvleiSightFranschhoek, South AfricaInteractive museum exhibit with craftspeople and farm activities.
  • Wildflower Farms, Auberge CollectionHotelGardiner, United StatesOffers take-home harvests, animal feedings, and apiary tours.
  • ClayRestaurantGardiner, United StatesProgressive New American restaurant using farm-supplied ingredients.
  • Rosewood Cape KidnappersHotelTe Awanga, New ZealandOffers bird watching, shepherding experience, and garden workshops.
  • Cape SanctuarySightTe Awanga, New ZealandNew Zealand's largest privately owned 'mainland island' conservation project.
  • São Lourenço do BarrocalHotelAlentejo, PortugalFeatures ethnobotanical walks, wool-to-yarn workshops, olive harvests.
  • Son Vell MenorcaHotelMenorca, SpainOffers farm-to-table dining, organic gardens, and horse rides.
  • El PretextoHotelCayey, Puerto RicoOffers long table dinners, cooking classes, and garden tours.
  • VermejoHotelRaton, United StatesOffers conservation efforts, bison expeditions, and greenhouse tours.
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Lonely PlanetAug 28

19 of the Best Places to See Yayoi Kusama’s Art Around the World

See the iconic works of artist Yayoi Kusama at these museums, sculpture gardens and public spaces around the world.

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  • Gardens by the BayParkSingaporeFeatures Kei-Chan, a large-scale figure of a girl.
  • Echigo-Tsumari Art FieldMuseumTokamachi, JapanHome to Tsumari in Bloom, a large-scale floral piece.
  • Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtMuseumBentonville, United StatesCounts two pieces, including Infinity Mirrored Room - My Heart Is Dancing.
  • Yayoi Kusama MuseumMuseumTokyo, JapanFounded by Kusama herself to honor her accomplishments.
  • Benesse House MuseumMuseumNaoshima, JapanFeatures Kusama’s most famous polka-dot pumpkin sculpture.
  • Matsumoto City Museum of ArtMuseumMatsumoto, JapanHome to Kusama's largest outdoor sculpture, Visionary Flowers.
  • Towada Art CenterMuseumTowada, JapanFeatures eight polka-dot-spackled sculptures titled Love Forever.
  • NGVArts centreMelbourne, AustraliaHome to four works, including the vast Dancing Pumpkin.
  • Art Gallery of OntarioGalleryToronto, CanadaLocated on Dundas Street West in the Grange Park neighbourhood of downtown Toronto, the museum complex takes up 45,000…
  • The BroadMuseumLos Angeles, United StatesBoasts two infinity rooms, not always open; check online.
  • Rubell MuseumMuseumMiami, United StatesOngoing display of three interactive works, including Narcissus Garden.
  • WNDR MuseumMuseumChicago, United StatesImmersive-art site with Love is Calling and a recorded poem.
  • Mattress FactoryMuseumPittsburgh, United StatesHolds two Kusama installations on long-term display.
  • Phoenix Art MuseumMuseumPhoenix, United StatesFeatures the mixed-media infinity room You Who Are Getting Obliterated.
  • InhotimNature reserveBrumadinho, BrazilOpen-air museum with a version of Narcissus Garden.
  • Galeria Yayoi KusamaGalleryBrumadinho, BrazilGateway to two installations: I'm Here, But Nothing and Aftermath.
  • Les Tulipes De Shangri-LaPublic artworkLille, FranceKusama’s 7m-tall fiberglass and concrete sculpture.
  • Shine of LifeSightOslo, NorwayKusama’s largest Nordic sculpture, made of cast iron tentacles.
  • Infinite AccumulationPublic artworkLondon, United KingdomSite-specific work outside Liverpool Street station.
  • Gleaming Lights of the SoulsSightHelsingør, DenmarkAn infinity room with a central reflecting pool.
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The GuardianAug 28

‘Lapped by the turquoise, crystal seas’: readers’ favourite unsung European islands

From secluded coves in Ireland to an evening passeggiata on Italy’s Aeolian islands, readers share their discoveries • Tell us about your most memorable food and drink discoveries in Europe Giant griffon vultures glided parallel with my bus as it reached the highest point of Cres , the least populated of the four main islands in the Kvarner Gulf at the very north of the Croatian Adriatic. Cover…

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  • Cres townNeighborhoodCres, Croatiaunobtrusively set up for holidaymakers
  • Glanleam beachSightValentia Island, Irelandidyllic secluded cove surrounded by rich vegetation
  • OlymposNeighborhoodKarpathos, Greeceremote village feels frozen in time
  • Hotel LefkoramaHotelKarpathos, Greecespectacular valley-to-sea view and breakfast feast
  • Pointe du RazSightAudierne, Francecurrents create weird wave formations
  • Chez BrunoCaféÎle de Sein, Francehad crepes here
  • Lipari townNeighborhoodLipari, Italyhugs the water, dominated by a brooding castle
  • Archaeological museumMuseumLipari, Italywith ancient statues and artefacts
  • Marina CortaNeighborhoodLipari, Italypicturesque port lined with restaurants
  • PorticelloSightLipari, ItalyIt is a frazione or village within the township of Santa Flavia.
  • Caleta de SeboNeighborhoodLa Graciosa, Spainsandy, largely traffic-free streets
  • SkomerPlaceSkomer Island, United Kingdomisland off the coast of Pembrokeshire for puffin watching
  • ApellaSightKarpathos, Greece
  • AchataSightKarpathos, Greece
  • PapescaSightLipari, Italy
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National GeographicAug 27

10 of the best hotels in Manchester, U.K.

This northern powerhouse has seen a surge in hotel development in the past decade — here’s the best of the crop.

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  • Tribe Manchester AirportHotelHotel near Manchester Airport with on-site parking.
  • Tribe TableRestaurantIn-house restaurant with an Italian menu.
  • Treehouse Hotel ManchesterHotelHotel with playful decor and comfortable rooms.
  • Stock Exchange HotelHotelLuxury hotel in the former stock exchange building.
  • TenderRestaurantRestaurant in the former trading floor serving afternoon tea.
  • SterlinRestaurantCocktail bar in the old subterranean vault.
  • LevenTrailBoutique hotel in a restored cotton warehouse.
  • Native ManchesterHotelAccommodation in a redbrick warehouse with skyline views.
  • The AlanHotelHotel in a Victorian cotton warehouse with local art.
  • Cow Hollow HotelHotelHotel in an old textile warehouse with eclectic styles.
  • Kimpton Clocktower HotelHotelHotel in a grand redbrick baroque building.
  • RefugeRestaurantDining space serving a global menu.
  • DakotaHotelHotel with a moody, glamorous aesthetic.
  • The GrillFast foodRestaurant serving wagyu steaks.
  • New IslingtonNeighborhoodManchester neighborhood with marina, wine bars, and restaurants.
  • Whitworth LockeHotelApartments in a converted cotton mill with industrial touches.
  • WinsomeRestaurantRestaurant with elevated takes on British classics.
  • Northern QuarterNeighborhoodManchester's original hipster neighborhood.
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Lonely PlanetAug 26

Taking the Train from London to Paris (What You Need to Know)

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  • Rue CremieuxSightParis, FranceThe Rue Crémieux is a one-block pedestrian street in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, originally built as workers'…
  • EurostarPlaceLondon, United KingdomTrain service between London and Paris.
  • Channel TunnelSightFolkestone, United KingdomOpened in 1994, it remains the only fixed link between Great Britain and the…
  • St Pancras stationSightLondon, United KingdomLondon station for Eurostar trains.
  • Gare du NordTrain stationParis, FranceParis station for Eurostar trains.
  • Avenue VerteTrailLondon, United KingdomThe route was put in place in time for the 2012 London Olympic Games and forges a symbolic and physical…
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 26

For Starry Waters and Tiny Glowing Squids, Head to These Best Places to See Bioluminescence

From the dazzling atolls of the Maldives to Mexican shores via the British Isles, these are the places to add to the bucket list for waters akin to starry skies.

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The GuardianAug 26

Walking on the edge: a three-day hike along Cumbria’s rugged, overlooked coast

In the shadow of the crowded Lake District, this quiet coast path offers great views, breathtaking nature and a striking new hotel on the historic waterfront What’s the edgiest region in the UK? I don’t mean in the sense of sketchy or fashionable, but where on the map of these four nations feels most at the margins of everywhere else? For my money, the north Cumbrian coast is a strong contender…

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  • England Coast PathTrailCumbria, United KingdomA national trail along the coast.
  • Cumbrian Coast LinePlaceMaryport, United KingdomTrain line that meets the seashore at Maryport.
  • Senhouse museumMuseumMaryport, United KingdomBoasts Britain’s largest collection of Roman altars.
  • LS Lowry trailTrailMaryport, United KingdomTakes in places he painted.
  • Hunday Manor hotelHotelWorkington, United KingdomSuperb views over the coast and back to the fells.
  • The BeaconMuseumWhitehaven, United KingdomOne of the UK’s finest and most rejuvenating town museums.
  • Howling Wolf Bakery and cafeRestaurantWhitehaven, United KingdomServes delicious cakes, toasties and coffee.
  • ZestRestaurantWhitehaven, United KingdomHarbourside Restaurant in the beautifulGeorgian coastal town of Whitehaven, Cumbria…
  • The Edge hotelHotelWhitehaven, United KingdomCreated as a base for coastal activities.
  • St Bees HeadSightSt Bees, United KingdomViews of spectacular coves, secret beaches and sheer cliffs.
  • Coast to Coast National TrailTrailSt Bees, United KingdomA recently inaugurated national trail.
  • The PeddlerRestaurantWhitehaven, United Kingdom
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The GuardianAug 25

Boat trips, swimming and seafood: 10 of the UK’s best harbour towns and villages

From smoked kippers in Northumberland to dolphin spotting in Dorset and a palm-fringed village on a sea loch in the Scottish Highlands The historic harbour is the hub of this working East Neuk fishing port, home to a fleet of about 30 small trawlers and creel boats. Their catches are sold at the covered market on the quay each weekday morning, and served at the harbourside Dory Bistro and Chip…

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  • Dory BistroRestaurantPittenweem, United Kingdomserves catches from local trawlers and creel boats
  • Chip AhoyRestaurantPittenweem, United Kingdompub serving local catches
  • West Braes ProjectPlacePittenweem, United Kingdomlocal group that saved the swimming pool
  • Fife Coastal PathTrailPittenweem, United Kingdomlinks Pittenweem, St Monans, Anstruther, and Crail
  • The BankPubAnstruther, United Kingdomhas harbour-view rooms
  • Heritage HubMuseumCarnlough, United Kingdomtells the story of the harbour's construction
  • Cranny FallsSightCarnlough, United Kingdomaccessible via footpath from old railway line
  • Twilight coffeeshopRestaurantCarnlough, United Kingdomserves brunch and has bunkhouse accommodation
  • Harbourview hotelHotelCarnlough, United Kingdomoffers over 200 Irish whiskeys and hosts a festival
  • Gribbin headlandSightSolva, United Kingdomoffers fantastic views over Lower and Upper Solva
  • Harbour InnPubSolva, United KingdomFor amazing food, refreshing drinks and great company, come and visit us at The Harbour Inn Solva Pembrokeshire in…
  • Hats & BarrelsRestaurantSolva, United Kingdomserves fresh fish, seasonal lobster and crab
  • Cambrian InnPubSolva, United Kingdomrestaurant with five rooms
  • Dunstanburgh CastleAttractionCraster, United Kingdomruins a mile's walk up the coast from Craster
  • L Robson & SonsPlaceCraster, United Kingdomproducing kippers at its smokehouse since 1856
  • Cafe on the QuayRestaurantSolva, United Kingdom
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AfarAug 25

Cold-Water Cruises Have Never Been Hotter

On new sailings in some of the world’s iciest places, excursions come with ice axes, dogsleds, polar bear sightings, and more. Here, nine experiences to book.

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  • GreenlandSightNuuk, GreenlandArctic island with northernmost settlements on its west coast.
  • PatagoniaNeighborhoodPunta Arenas, ChileRegion for hiking past glaciers and exploring fjords.
  • IcelandSightReykjavík, IcelandIt is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most sparsely populated country.
  • CanadaSightOttawa, CanadaHome to 60 percent of the global polar bear population.
  • Skara BraeSightKirkwall, United Kingdom5,000-year-old Neolithic settlement in the Orkney Islands.
  • ShetlandSightLerwick, United KingdomIsles with Viking-era longhouses and Iron Age homes.
  • NunavutSightIqaluit, CanadaArea where polar bears may be seen traversing ice floes.
  • QuébecSightQuebec City, CanadaFar northern area with pebble beaches where polar bears may be seen.
  • McMichael Canadian Art CollectionMuseumVaughan, CanadaOntario museum dedicated to the Group of Seven artists.
  • SaxmanSightKetchikan, United StatesTlingit town in Alaska with cultural encounters.
  • Alaska Native Heritage CenterMuseumAnchorage, United StatesCultural center in Anchorage for indigenous encounters.
  • Petroglyph BeachSightWrangell, United StatesBeach on Wrangell Island dotted with ancient symbols.
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Lonely PlanetAug 24

The 8 Best Castles to Visit in Scotland

From Edinburgh to Eilean Donan, the best castles in Scotland for fascinating history, beautiful architecture, rugged settings, royal heritage and gory stories.

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  • Balmoral CastleAttractionBallater, United KingdomRoyal-owned castle with public ballroom and gardens.
  • Dunrobin CastleTrain stationGolspie, United KingdomConical spires overlook formal gardens and Moray Firth.
  • Edinburgh CastleSightEdinburgh, United KingdomFires the One O'Clock Gun tradition dating to 1861.
  • Princes Street GardensSightEdinburgh, United KingdomSeparates Edinburgh's Old and New Towns.
  • Stirling CastleAttractionStirling, United KingdomWitnessed about 20 sieges and battles.
  • Eilean DonanSightKyle of Lochalsh, United KingdomReconstructed medieval towers on a rocky islet.
  • Dunnotar CastleSightStonehaven, United KingdomMedieval fortification on North Sea coast cliffs.
  • Aberdeenshire Coastal PathTrailStonehaven, United KingdomPath from Stonehaven to Dunnotar Castle.
  • Cawdor CastleSightCawdor, United KingdomFeatures fairy-tale rooms, gardens, and a medieval tower.
  • Big WoodTrailCawdor, United KingdomNature trails lead from Cawdor Castle gardens.
  • Glamis CastleAttractionGlamis, United KingdomSetting for much of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
  • Blair CastleAttractionBlair Atholl, United KingdomWhitewashed Scots Baronial masterpiece in Cairngorms foothills.
  • Braemar CastleAttractionBraemar, United Kingdom17th-century castle in the Cairngorms.
  • Inveraray CastleAttractionInveraray, United KingdomAncestral seat with tubular towers and witch-hat spires.
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The GuardianAug 24

Share a tip on your most memorable food and drink discoveries in Europe

From farmers’ markets to food festivals celebrating local produce, tell us about your favourite foodie experiences in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break Tasting the food and drink specialities of a particular region is one of the great joys of travelling. Whether it was discovering the perfect pastry in Scandinavia, sipping a memorable glass of wine on a vineyard tour in…

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The GuardianAug 23

My best ever British holiday: ‘I’ve travelled further, at greater expense, and had nothing like as much fun’

Five travel writers share their favourite holidays at home, from gravel biking in Scotland and a steam train ride in Yorkshire to rowing all the way from Oxford to London One of my best UK holidays was the week I spent in June 2013 rowing from Oxford to London with two friends, James and Tom. Continue reading...

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  • KelpiesAttractionFalkirk, United KingdomSteel horse heads alongside the M9
  • Thames Skiff HirePlaceOxford, United KingdomHired a 130-year-old mahogany skiff for rowing trip
  • Three Men in a BoatPlaceOxford, United KingdomFictional adventure inspiration for rowing trip
  • The SwanPubPangbourne, United KingdomPub where fictional companions abandoned their skiff
  • Medmenham AbbeySightMedmenham, United KingdomHeadquarters of Francis Dashwood’s Hellfire Club
  • Oakley CourtHotelBray, United KingdomLuxurious faux-gothic hotel, immortalised in film
  • TrossachsNeighborhoodAberfoyle, United KingdomScotland's first national park
  • Stirling CastleAttractionStirling, United KingdomImposing castle seen en route
  • Wallace MonumentCaféStirling, United KingdomMordor-esque monument seen in the distance
  • The SmiddyRestaurantBlair Drummond, United KingdomFarm shop selling cheese and chorizo scotch eggs
  • Cardross EstatePlacePort of Menteith, United KingdomOffers glamping pods, cottages, and B&B
  • Ben LomondSightAberfoyle, United KingdomMountain framed by glamping pod picture windows
  • Lomond ViewTrailAberfoyle, United Kingdom18.2-mile route for gravel biking
  • Aberfoyle Bike CoPlaceAberfoyle, United KingdomHires bikes and offers hot drinks
  • Bracklinn FallsTrailCallander, United Kingdom3.5-mile circular hiking route
  • Mhor BreadBakeryCallander, United KingdomBakery selling baguettes with generous fillings
  • Nick's at Port of MenteithRestaurantPort of Menteith, United KingdomScottish chef Nick Nairn’s namesake restaurant
  • Loch Lomond and the TrossachsNeighborhoodAberfoyle, United KingdomNational park with lochs and valleys
  • Ynys MônNeighborhoodHolyhead, United KingdomIsland also known as Anglesey
  • Newborough ForestTrailNewborough, United KingdomNature reserve with pines, dunes, and beach
  • Ynys LlanddwynSightNewborough, United KingdomSmall tidal island with lighthouse and church ruins
  • Saint Dwynwen's churchSightNewborough, United KingdomRuined church on Ynys Llanddwyn
  • Monkey IslandSightWindsor, United Kingdom
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The GuardianAug 22

Island hopping through stone-age history in Ireland, Wales and the Isle of Man

Exploring prehistory sites around the Irish Sea – that were old even before the pyramids were built – throws a magical light on our ancestors The guide was adamant. “I’ve picked human teeth out of there and I’m not doing it again.” The small group of tourists looked suitably aghast, except the boy. He was jiggling the wellington boots on his feet and singing to himself. He looked about 14. I se…

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  • Newgrange Neolithic siteSightDublin, Irelandonly one you can enter, modern folk leave ashes inside
  • Pentre IfanSightPembrokeshire, United Kingdommagnificent tomb from 3500BC on Pembrokeshire ridge
  • Marlfield HouseHotelWexford, Irelanddog-friendly hotel with superb gardens near Wexford
  • GlendaloughSightCounty Wicklow, Irelandsixth-century seat of Saint Kevin, now a pilgrimage site
  • Trim CastleAttractionCounty Meath, Irelandtwelfth-century castle in County Meath
  • Hill of TaraSightCounty Meath, Irelandsite of ancient standing stone Lia Fáil, crowned pagan kings
  • Mound of the HostagesSightCounty Meath, Irelandchambered tomb ancient when the Great Pyramid was built
  • Bellinter HouseHotelCounty Meath, Irelandexcellent dog-friendly hotel
  • Marcie Regan’sPubTrim, Irelandvibrant, dog-loving pub in Trim
  • SnaefellSightIsle of Manhighest peak on the Isle of Man
  • Manx MuseumMuseumIsle of Manwonderful museum on the Isle of Man
  • Cashtal yn ArdSightIsle of Manisland's most important Neolithic monument, a collapsed passage tomb
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Atlas ObscuraAug 21

Jingling Pot in England

Jingling Pot is one of the most popular vertical cave systems in the West Kingsdale area of Yorkshire. The cave, or as is known locally, pothole (pit cave in American English), is on the flanks of one of Yorkshires finest mountains, Wherneside. It is about 145 feet deep and explorers have the option of a direct abseil (rappel) descent down the main shaft or, a traverse, a few feet from the top…

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  • Jingling PotSightLocated adjacent to Jingling Beck, it is a lenticular-shaped 45-metre (148 ft) deep shaft that descends straight from…
  • WhernsideSightOne of Yorkshire's finest mountains.
  • Jingling CaveSightNearby cave where Jingling Brook now enters.
  • Yorkshire Ramblers ClubPlaceOriginal party entered pothole in 1897.
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Lonely PlanetAug 21

How to do London on a budget

Plan a London trip on a budget with these public transit hacks, tips on affordable hotels, low-cost food recs and key money-saving advice.

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Lonely PlanetAug 21

The 13 best places to visit in Europe in winter

Put off the January blues by booking an off-season experience in Europe.

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The GuardianAug 21

‘Tuscany may be beautiful, but do they sell sticks of rock?’: readers’ favourite UK holidays

Your best UK breaks include an island off Mull, a rail journey along the County Antrim coast and Dorset’s best-kept secret • Tell us about your favourite under-the-radar European city – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Mudeford feels like one of England’s best-kept secrets, the sort of place visitors from abroad might never imagine exists here. Golden sand and sparkling water give it an…

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  • Yorkshire DalesNeighborhoodYorkshire, United KingdomSkipton is the southern gateway to this area.
  • MudefordSuburbChristchurch, United KingdomGolden sand and sparkling water give it an almost Mediterranean feel.
  • Hengistbury HeadTrailChristchurch, United KingdomAdds beautiful coastal walks and wide-open views.
  • Forest of BowlandTrailLancashire, United KingdomStaggering 312 square miles of moorland, forests and valleys.
  • Gisburn forestTrailLancashire, United KingdomMet only two other people during a five-hour hike.
  • Pendle HillSightLancashire, United KingdomBarley village attracts walkers who climb this hill.
  • Trough of BowlandTrailLancashire, United KingdomA trip through here is a must for spectacular scenery.
  • River BlythSightWalberswick, United KingdomTake the rowing-boat ferry across from Southwold.
  • The BellPubWalberswick, United KingdomJoin us for a meal or drink.
  • Harbour InnRestaurantWalberswick, United KingdomA famous place across the water.
  • Barry's AmusementsTheme parkPortrush, United KingdomThe big dipper came into view on the train journey.
  • Foxholes campsitePlaceBishop's Castle, United KingdomSits on a hill above Bishop's Castle.
  • Shropshire hillsTrailShropshire, United KingdomSplendid views from a campsite above Bishop's Castle.
  • House on Crutches museumMuseumBishop's Castle, United KingdomGet a feel for Shropshire rural life history.
  • Three TunsRestaurantBishop's Castle, United KingdomProbably Britain's oldest licensed brewery, started in 1642.
  • Six BellsPubBishop's Castle, United KingdomProvides an unpretentious family-friendly welcome.
  • Chai ShopRestaurantBishop's Castle, United KingdomServes delicious Indian snacks and traditional sweets.
  • Rhydywernen FarmPlaceBrecon, United KingdomPitched up here after the last August bank holiday.
  • Pen y FanTrailBrecon, United KingdomTallest peak in Britain south of Cadair Idris.
  • The AnchorPubWalberswick, United Kingdom
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Lonely PlanetAug 20

15 of the most beautiful cemeteries to visit around the world

These beautiful cemeteries bring together history, architecture and landscape in spaces designed for remembrance and reflection.

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  • Highgate CemeteryPlaceLondon, United KingdomVolunteer guides run 75-minute tours.
  • SkogskyrkogårdenSightStockholm, SwedenA guided tour spotlights the history and architecture.
  • Julius Beer's mausoleumSightLondon, United KingdomModelled on the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
  • George Michael's understated graveSightLondon, United KingdomMarked with his birth name, Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou.
  • Hampstead HeathParkLondon, United KingdomThis grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to…
  • Holly VillageTrailLondon, United KingdomA Victorian Gothic gated community.
  • GlasnevinSuburbDublin, IrelandSign up for a guided tour to know more about Irish history.
  • Daniel O'Connell's cryptSightDublin, IrelandClimb its 198 steps for sweeping views of Dublin.
  • Botanic GardensGardenDublin, IrelandLocated in Glasnevin, Dublin, and Kilmacurragh, Co.
  • Glasgow NecropolisSightGlasgow, United KingdomA tour explains how those buried here helped build Glasgow.
  • Bridge of SighsSightGlasgow, United KingdomModeled on its Venetian namesake.
  • Monteath MausoleumSightGlasgow, United KingdomBased on Cambridge’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
  • John Knox MonumentSightGlasgow, United KingdomPredates the cemetery.
  • Provand's LordshipMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomIt is in the Townhead area, at the top of Castle Street within sight of Glasgow Cathedral and next to the St Mungo…
  • Atelier des LumièresArts centreParis, FranceDécouvrez l'Atelier des Lumières, un centre d'art numérique offrant des expositions immersives et digitales à Paris.
  • Greta Garbo's graveSightStockholm, SwedenMarked simply with her name in gold, per her wish.
  • PowązkiSightWarsaw, PolandTake a walking tour and time your visit for All Saints Day.
  • Irena Sendler's graveSightWarsaw, PolandHelped rescue 2500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto.
  • Warsaw Rising MuseumMuseumWarsaw, PolandThe institution of the museum was established in 1983, but no construction work took place for many years.
  • PrazeresSightLisbon, PortugalBest explored on a self-guided tour.
  • Palmela MausoleumSightLisbon, PortugalEurope's largest private mausoleum, holding up to 200 remains.
  • Merry CemeterySightSăpânța, RomaniaA walking tour covers Stan Ioan Pătraș's work in detail.
  • Gamla Enskede neighborhoodNeighborhoodStockholm, Sweden
  • Campo de Ourique MarketMarketLisbon, Portugal
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The GuardianAug 20

‘All the watering places are crammed with hot people’: on holiday with Dickens

Exhibition at Charles Dickens Museum in London looks at writer’s holiday pursuits, from Kent to the Isle of Wight It’s summer in the city, the pubs are crowded, and the coast beckons. In a year that has so far brought five significant heatwaves , it is a fair description of the current holiday season. But the same was true, too, of the much less frequent hot, dry summers of the past, including…

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Atlas ObscuraAug 19

East Finchley Tube Station & the Archer in London, England

East Finchley is in an area now in North London which was once adjacent to both the hunting ground of the Bishop of London and Finchley Common, over which locals held commoners rights including hunting. The Archer, then, is an enduring symbol of the settlement which the statue might relate to although it has been suggested that it was a purely decorative object and all other Archer links follow…

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The GuardianAug 19

‘I came to the Highlands to give something back to the hills’: a volunteering trip in Scotland

I found two days of hard graft – repairing hiking paths with a conservation trust in stunningly remote Wester Ross – a surprisingly rewarding experience I hadn’t planned to enjoy any of this. As summer light fell on Stac Pollaidh – the summit’s teeth bared, the views stretching across the surreal emptiness of Assynt – I found myself ankle-deep in blanket bog next to a hiking path, back bent, ha…

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  • Stac PollaidhSightWester Ross, United Kingdomsummit's teeth bared, views across Assynt
  • Outdoor Access Trust for ScotlandPlaceWester Ross, United Kingdomsteward of many Highlands mountains, repairs paths
  • An TeallachSightWester Ross, United KingdomAn Teallach is a mountain group in Wester Ross, in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland.
  • Lairig GhruTrailWester Ross, United Kingdomarguably Britain’s most unforgiving mountain pass
  • North Coast 500PlaceWester Ross, United Kingdomroad passes five miles east of Stac Pollaidh
  • SuilvenSightWester Ross, United Kingdomstunning views to the north
  • The Dipping LuggerRestaurantUllapool, United KingdomOur story begins in 1789 when Robert Melville was tasked with establishing Ullapool as a fishing station for the…
  • Ullapool youth hostelHostelUllapool, United Kingdomprovided free stay for volunteers
  • VisitScotlandPlaceWester Ross, United KingdomGet all the information you need for your trip to Scotland!
  • AchmelvichSightWester Ross, United Kingdom
  • ClachtollSightWester Ross, United Kingdom
  • LochnagarSightWester Ross, United Kingdom
  • BraeriachSightWester Ross, United Kingdom
  • SkyeNeighborhoodWester Ross, United Kingdom
  • CairngormsNeighborhoodWester Ross, United Kingdom
  • The Seafood ShackRestaurantUllapool, United Kingdom
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National GeographicAug 19

Why Farm Hotels are Trending in the U.K. and Should You Try One

Traditional agritourism gets an upgrade at the U.K.’s new-era farm stays — chic spots that are increasingly geared to discerning, food-focused travellers.

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  • Kip HideawaysPlacebooking platform for boutique UK stays
  • Feather Down FarmsPlacepopularised glamping model for farmers
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  • Fritton LakeSightNorfolk, United Kingdomtwo-mile-long lake on Somerleyton Estate
  • Somerleyton estateHotelNorfolk, United Kingdomestate with cabins, rewilded farmland, and livestock
  • ThornfalconHotelSomerset, United Kingdomcabins overlooking organic orchard and hills
  • KneppSightSussex, United Kingdom3,500-acre estate transformed to rewilded land
  • Knepp Market GardenMarketSussex, United Kingdomorganic produce grown on the estate
  • Wilding KitchenRestaurantSussex, United Kingdomrestaurant on the Knepp estate
  • The AlcovesHotelNorfolk, United Kingdomarchitectural cabins on a regenerative farm
  • Daylesford OrganicSightCotswolds, United Kingdomfarm-to-fork pioneer with restaurants and shops
  • The Wild RabbitHotelCotswolds, United Kingdomfarm-adjacent pub with rooms
  • The Pig on the FarmHotelWarwickshire, United Kingdom35-room hotel with kitchen gardens and smokery
  • Wild EastPlaceEast Anglia, United Kingdomcollective of farms focused on nature restoration
  • River CottagePlaceDevon, United Kingdom
  • Riverford OrganicRestaurantDevon, United Kingdom
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Lonely PlanetAug 18

The best hotels for seeing fall foliage

Here are some gorgeous properties in the northern hemisphere that are perfect for catching the foliage at its prime this fall.

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  • St. Stephen's GreenParkDublin, IrelandDublin's most atmospheric park with red and amber fall colors.
  • The ShelbourneHotelDublin, IrelandSophisticated, historic property, a mainstay for over 200 years.
  • The Meadows on Rock CreekHotelPhilipsburg, United StatesCozy cabins in Montana with over 2000 acres.
  • Horseshoe BarPubDublin, IrelandSophisticated, historic bar at The Shelbourne hotel.
  • Jenny VanderPlaceDublin, IrelandShop for vintage items on streets surrounding The Shelbourne.
  • The Omni Homestead Resort & SpaHotelHot Springs, United StatesFamously historic resort built in 1892, hosted 24 US presidents.
  • Nishiyama Onsen KeiunkanHotelHayakawa, JapanWorld's oldest operating hotel, run by the same family.
  • Cameron HouseHotelLoch Lomond, United KingdomLakeside luxury escape with activities like seaplane excursions.
  • The Lodge at St Edward State ParkHotelKenmore, United StatesElegant hotel, formerly a seminary, surrounded by park trails.
  • Rosewood Villa MagnaHotelMadrid, SpainModern and elegant rooms in barrio de Salamanca.
  • Royal Botanical GardensGardenMadrid, SpainENE | FEB | NOV | DIC | 17:30 h MAR | OCT | 18:30 h.
  • Sabatini GardensSightMadrid, SpainThey honour the name of Francesco Sabatini (1722–1797), an 18th-century Italian architect who designed the royal…
  • Tarde.O BarRestaurantMadrid, SpainTimeless bar inside the Rosewood Villa Magna hotel.
  • Ste Anne’s SpaPlaceGrafton, CanadaAll-inclusive spa escape with serene trails and rolling hills.
  • Cedar Lakes EstateHotelPort Jervis, United StatesEstate on a lake surrounded by stunning fall foliage.
  • Cabü cabins by the LakesHotelCounty Cavan, IrelandLuxe cabins in a woodland on the shores of Lough Oughter.
  • Killykeen Forest ParkSightCounty Cavan, IrelandWoodland setting for Cabü cabins, good for walking.
  • L'Auberge de SedonaHotelSedona, United StatesIn the heart of Sedona, surrounded by the grandeur of towering red rocks and the quiet calm of Oak Creek, discover a…
  • L’Apothecary SpaPlaceSedona, United StatesSpa at L'Auberge de Sedona for wellness recharge.
  • East Rock ParkParkNew Haven, United StatesHiking trails with superb views of fall colors and city skyline.
  • The Study at YaleHotelNew Haven, United StatesStylish hotel on Yale's campus, near parks and galleries.
  • Yale University Art GalleryGalleryNew Haven, United StatesAcclaimed gallery near The Study at Yale.
  • Atelier ConceptPlaceMadrid, Spain
  • Nac 56NeighborhoodMadrid, Spain
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 18

13 Boutique Hotels in London Beloved By Our UK Editors

The loveliest boltholes for intimate stays in the capital.

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  • Broadwick SohoHotelLondon, United KingdomOpulent interiors with clashing prints and DJ booths.
  • The HariHotelLondon, United KingdomContemporary bolthole with an artistic temperament and loft-style bedrooms.
  • Lime Tree HotelHotelLondon, United KingdomElegant hangout that feels like home at an affordable price.
  • Beaverbrook Town HouseHotelLondon, United KingdomEach room is named after a London theater.
  • The Fuji GrillRestaurantLondon, United KingdomOffers a 20-course omakase supper at the counter.
  • The NewmanHotelLondon, United KingdomOpen, fluid space on the ground floor: lounge, brasserie, bar.
  • SohoSuburbLondon, United KingdomVaudeville spirit survives in this hotel's neighborhood.
  • FluteRestaurantLondon, United KingdomRooftop bar with cork paneling, sequins, and stellar views.
  • Dear JackieRestaurantLondon, United KingdomBasement restaurant named after owner's mother with crimson walls.
  • Zetter BloomsburyHotelLondon, United KingdomSpread across six Georgian townhouses with a secret courtyard.
  • The ParlourRestaurantLondon, United KingdomIdeal for cocktails and bar snacks.
  • The OrangeryRestaurantLondon, United KingdomConservatory for leisurely breakfasts and afternoon tea.
  • The LibrarySightLondon, United KingdomQuiet corners for reading or playing chess.
  • The GambitRestaurantLondon, United KingdomDownstairs bar filled with music, laughter, and strong cocktails.
  • 1 Sloane GardensHotelLondon, United KingdomRed-brick townhouse hotel with hidden doorways and symmetry.
  • Hotel CostesHotelParis, FranceParis's game-changing hotel with a carnal undercurrent.
  • Ottie's SalonRestaurantLondon, United KingdomSpeakeasy-style salon with plush furniture for conversations.
  • The Cigar GardenSightLondon, United KingdomArea for tobacco lovers to pick Havanas from the humidor.
  • Cadogan Place GardensSightLondon, United KingdomPrestigious private communal gardens with mature trees.
  • The Chelsea TownhouseHotelLondon, United KingdomGives guests access to Cadogan Place Gardens.
  • 11 Cadogan GardensHotelLondon, United KingdomStylish sister property with a clever little gym.
  • Pavilion RoadNeighborhoodLondon, United KingdomPedestrian mews street with indie restaurants, bars, and shops.
  • The ButteryRestaurantLondon, United KingdomKitchen helmed by Stefano Cirillo, serving classic breakfasts.
  • The Soho HotelHotelLondon, United KingdomQuiet haven in energetic Soho with quirky, print-heavy designs.
  • Gentlemen BaristasCaféLondon, United Kingdom
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National GeographicAug 18

Follow Somerset's Cider Trail for England's Best Pours

In the West Country, a region synonymous with cider, farmhouse production continues largely as it has done for centuries — with some juicy new innovations.

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  • Thornfalcon Winery & PressRestaurantSomerset, United KingdomFarmhouse cider production with orchards and vineyards.
  • Wilkins Cider FarmRestaurantMudgley, United KingdomScrumpy-style farmhouse cider, open seven days a week.
  • The Newt in SomersetHotelSomerset, United KingdomHotel with cider production and estate.
  • The Botanical RoomsRestaurantSomerset, United KingdomDine on foraged foods, cured fish, estate-reared meat.
  • Garden CaféCaféSomerset, United KingdomHillside café with estate views.
  • Frome Farmers' MarketMarketFrome, United KingdomSells local cheeses on the second Saturday of the month.
  • OsipRestaurantBruton, United KingdomMichelin-starred restaurant with house-made ciders.
  • ThatchersPlaceSomerset, United Kingdom
  • Perry’sPlaceSomerset, United Kingdom
  • Sheppy’sPlaceSomerset, United Kingdom
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The GuardianAug 17

Share a tip on a city break in Europe

Tell us about your favourite break in a less obvious European city or town – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break Europe’s famous cities are often blighted by overtourism at certain times of year. So we’d like to hear about your trips to less well-known cities and towns, the hotels you stayed in, the museums and clubs you visited and the restaurants and cafes that refuelled you. Whe…

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The GuardianAug 15

‘I don’t even drink whisky’: Scotland reels in visitors as much of Europe swelters

More direct flights from North America and, say tourism chiefs, Highland warriors and Tartan Army have helped For the tourist industry, 2026 has been a rocky year, with war, EU border delays, climate and economic woes gnawing away at holiday plans. But while much of Britain is feeling the loss of visitors from the Middle East and beyond, one part is thriving. Scotland is reeling in ever more vi…

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Lonely PlanetAug 13

The top 10 places in England for literature lovers

Landscapes, villages and homes that influenced the country’s most famous writers.

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Atlas ObscuraAug 13

The Atlas Obscura Guide to Halloween Travel

There is a version of Halloween tourism that involves a man in a rubber mask jumping out from behind a plywood wall. It has its pleasures. It is not this. The places below are real. The things that happened in them are documented — in court records, in coroners' reports, in parish registers, in the diaries of people who were there. Some have ghost stories attached. The ghost stories are almost…

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Lonely PlanetAug 13

Highland hygge: 6 ways to find coorie in Scotland

Find coorie - the feeling of coziness after being outside - in Scotland with this guide.

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  • Glen Nevis HostelHostelFort William, United Kingdommodern hostel near path up Ben Nevis
  • Glen Nevis RestaurantRestaurantFort William, United Kingdompub near Glen Nevis Hostel
  • Ben NevisPubFort William, United KingdomUK's highest mountain
  • Glencoe Youth HostelHostelGlencoe, United Kingdomhot spot for cyclists and walkers
  • Loch Ossian HostelHotelCorrour, United Kingdomremote hostel reachable by train
  • Hostelling ScotlandHostelScotland, United Kingdomnetwork of 60 hostels
  • Mar HallHotelBishopton, United Kingdomfive-star hotel on the River Clyde
  • River ClydeSightBishopton, United Kingdomriver near Mar Hall
  • Loch OssianSightCorrour, United Kingdomloch for hiking and wild swimming
  • Beinn Na LapTrailCorrour, United Kingdom8km out-and-back hike with steep, boggy ascent
  • Corrour Station House cafeRestaurantCorrour, United Kingdomcafe serving toasted sandwiches
  • West Highland WayTrailMilngavie, United Kingdom154km walkway from Milngavie to Fort William
  • GleneaglesSightAuchterarder, United Kingdomworld-famous golf links
  • Clachaig InnHotelGlencoe, United Kingdomhistoric pub with 400 whiskies
  • Pap of GlencoeSightGlencoe, United Kingdommountain for scaling and scrambling
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