Listening bars are returning to cities around the world. Here’s everything you need to know about the trend – and the hi-fi-equipped spots to check out in Berlin, Brooklyn and beyond

From corralling like a cowboy to trekking Kyrgyzstan’s ancient silk route, these are the five horse-riding retreats we think you’ll be galloping to book. Unbridled adventure awaits.

Travelling from the sorbet-hued hamlet of Atrani to the Medieval citadel of Monteriggioni, we’ve pulled together a handful of beautiful small towns to visit across Italy.

From rooftop plunge pools to immersive exhibition spaces, Madrid’s coolest hotels offer far more than just a place to lay your head

While its palm trees and lemon groves are more reminiscent of the Med than the Alps, multi-faceted Ticino’s farm-to-fork cuisine, art-filled mountain paths and home-grown wines are among Switzerland’s best. Read on for our suggestions on how to make the most of it

We’ve traversed London to bring you the city’s best restaurants for al fresco dining. From pop-up streetside affairs to rooftop terraces and Thames-side gardens, here’s where to feast in style this summer

With a spice-laden cuisine that spans sizzling street food to Michelin-starred restaurants and a diverse landscape peppered with nature reserves and beaches, Penang makes for an unforgettable getaway

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From the forested foothills of Mallorca to Ibiza’s sun-kissed pastoral stretches, we’re switching dawn-till-dusk dancing for farm-to-fork feasting at the most beautiful fincas in the Balearic Islands

We’ve traced the coast around England's South East to pick out Kent’s Blue Flag beaches and lesser-visited bays. Plan a day trip or make a staycation of it; we’ve spotlighted some great places to stay en route

Find safe harbour in the UK’s best lighthouse hotels and self-catered stays. We’ve picked out those with panoramic sea views, remote island locations and one that makes a great pit stop on the North Coast 500

Looking for the lowdown on Switzerland’s Italian-speaking south? From spectacular lakeside stays to slow food worth savouring, here’s your complete guide to exploring the canton of Ticino

Offering rooftop restaurants and pools, manicured gardens and ridiculously chic interiors, these are the smartest boutique boltholes to base yourself at when exploring the Catalan city

From forage-focused eateries to “sea-to-spoon” spots on the shoreline, we’ve picked the county’s finest addresses for local, seasonal dining

Stretch out your lockdown legs among some of the UK’s most beautiful scenery. Hike across the Seven Sisters cliffs, wander along the Thames Path or escape the crowds on the routes less trodden – all of these trails are within a short train (or underground) journey from London, perfect for a day trip