Amsterdam, The Netherlandstop Lively,
lascivious Amsterdam has a unique atmosphere that belies the
caricature of the dour Dutch...more in Amsterdam City Guide
Athens, Greecetop Without
the Greeks, there would be no Western civilisation. Huge parts
of the knowledge we take for granted today are thanks to the
ancient civilisation founded in this small corner of the
Mediterranean 3,000 years ago. It is no understatement: Athens
is where the modern world was born...more in Athens
City Guide
Bangkok, Thailandtop To
the Thais, Bangkok is "Krung Thep" - City of Angels. While there
is little angelic about this frenetic, vibrant city, there is
certainly a heavenly combination of flavours, sights and
experiences that seduces everyone who visits here...more in Bangkok
City Guide
Barcelona, Spaintop Barcelona
is Spain's second city - but don't tell the inhabitants that. To
them Barcelona is the most fabulous city on earth. And they may
just be right...more in Barcelona
City Guide
Berlin, Germanytop Berlin
has much to offer and is growing in popularity with tourists
wanting something with a bit more grit than most European
destinations...more in Berlin City
Guide
Brugge, Belgiumtop The
graceful small city of Brugge (Bruges) has drifted down the
stream of time with all the self-possession of the swans that
cruise its canals. To step into the old town is to be
transported instantly back to the Middle Ages...more
in Brugge City Guide
Brussels, Belgiumtop Home
of the European Union, Brussels has become a bustling centre for
bureaucrats and businessmen and is a thriving cosmopolitan
metropolis. The buildings in the city are a fascinating mix of
architectural styles, and there are numerous museums of interest
throughout...more in Brussels City
Guide
Budapest, Hungarytop Budapest
is a city of differences and contrasts. East and West clash more
stridently here than they do in the other perennially popular
culture-border town of Prague...more
in Budapest City Guide
Cape Town, South Africatop Located
at the southern tip of Africa, Cape Town is South Africa's most
European city, stunningly framed between mountains and sea. Cape
Town has a lot going for it: it's multi-racial, relaxed and
trendy, and it looks good in any season...more
in Cape Town City Guide
Copenhagen, Denmarktop Copenhagen
is the largest city in Scandinavia and Denmark's capital and
spiritual centrepoint - but the city bears the responsibility
with an effortless grace and impeccable Nordic style...more
in Copenhagen City Guide
Dubai, UAEtop In
the middle of the desert Dubai is a 21st-century city against a
beautiful prehistoric backdrop. Its spires of steel and glass
rise from the seemingly endless sandscape that covers most of
the United Arab Emirates...more
in Dubai City Guide
Dublin, Irelandtop Of
late Dublin has gained a reputation for being a party town where
the Guinness never stops flowing. Visit at the weekend and you
can well believe it as hordes of happy revellers descend on the
city's Temple Bar district, often via ferry from mainland UK,
eager to sample the "craic"...more
in Dublin City Guide
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdomtop It's
no lie to say that Edinburgh is everyone's favourite city in the
British Isles. The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is cultured,
attractive and charming...more
in Edinburgh City Guide
Florence, Italytop Florence
is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy and probably the
world. Located in the heart of Tuscany, a stunning province of
hills and mountains, the Renaissance capital of the world, with
famous sons like Leonardo, Dante, Machiavelli and Michelangelo,
is a sight not to be missed...more
in Florence City Guide
Geneva, Switzerlandtop Geneva
ought to be the place to bring your partner for a romantic break
to save a shaky relationship - more conflicts have been solved
here than just about anywhere in the world. The headquarters of
the Red Cross, it knows a thing or two about patching up
problems...more
in Geneva City Guide
Istanbul, Turkeytop Istanbul
deserves to be among the first choices for anyone considering a
short city break. Few European cities have anywhere near as much
to offer. With three and a half thousand years of history
there's no shortage of attractions and, as the only city on
earth that straddles two continents, a visit to Istanbul is
truly a unique experience...more
in Istanbul City Guide
Las Vegas, USAtop Vegas
is a neon splash of colour in the middle of Nevada's dustbowl
landscape. Isolated by hundreds of miles of desert it feels like
it is divorced from the rest of the United States, and seemingly
from reality...more in Las Vegas City
Guide
Lisbon, Portugaltop Once
at the heart of the greatest seafaring nation in the world,
Lisbon nowadays still has an air of majesty that transcends time...more
in Lisbon City Guide
London, England, United Kingdomtop One
of the world's greatest cities, vibrant London manages to shine
in the greyest weather and its diversity defies a simple
definition. This sprawling city has drawn people for centuries,
looking for something and finding the unexpected...more
in London City Guide