The road trip: Côte d’Azur to Provence
Writer Lucy Halfhead gets behind the wheel for 10 leisurely days through the South of France
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Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood guide
Paris-based writer Divya Bala gives the lowdown on the city's arts-led enclave in the 6th arrondissement
The best islands to visit for Greek mythology
Why pick a run-of-the-mill destination when you can holiday in the birthplace of Zeus instead? Chart your own odyssey this summer at these six storied isles
48 Hours In… Ibiza
Globetrotting writer Lucy Halfhead shows the savvy way to spend two days on the Balearic’s most beguiling island
10 of the best hotels in Porto
Sweeter-than-a-sip-of-fortified-wine stays for a city break in Portugal
The ultimate neighbourhood guide to Eixample
Wide leafy streets, terraces for vermouth-sipping and architecture so spectacular you risk a cricked neck: here’s what to see and where to be seen in Barcelona’s biggest barrio
The best of both worlds in central Spain
Exploring the finest stays in urban Madrid and the plains of Segovia for a taste of town and country, Spanish style
Where to stay: the spring/summer edit 2025
A very warm — and getting warmer — welcome to our pick of mid-year stays
The best hotels in Rome for every travel need
Where to stay in the Italian capital, whether you want a grand palazzo or your own private apartment
The ultimate Clerkenwell neighbourhood guide
Smith editor Kate Weir shows you how to spend a weekend in London’s humblest and most historic neighbourhood
The ruff guide to holidaying with your hound
There’s no need to leave your furry friend at home — just learn these travel pet-iquette rules, says writer Lottie Gross