Destination Inspiration
Not sure where you want to go but like to be ahead of the curve? These under-the-radar spots are the places that everybody will be talking about in a couple of years. You heard it here first.
Kaunas, Lithuania: The Leafy European City that Should be Your Next City Break
With its abundance of art spaces, hyperlocal restaurants, slick bars and sprawling greenery, Kaunas makes for a weekend-getaway tour de force
Destination Inspiration: Nagasaki, Japan
Plotting a trip to the just-reopened Japan? Make the fascinating city of Nagaski your base for its ridiculously chic ryokans, culture-rich shokudos and stunning coastal landscape
Destination Inspiration: Salcombe, Devon
Salcombe’s water-facing boozers, seafood shacks and surrounding swathes of green are at their best in autumn. Tag along with us as we stay at a sublime spa hotel, visit a legendary gin distillery and scoff wood-fired pizzas on the sand
Destination Inspiration: Chefchaouen, Morocco
Morocco’s most colourful city, Chefchaouen is a must-visit destination for its blue-washed streets, dazzling riads and traditional handicrafts. Read on for our pointers on where to eat, stay and play when in town
Destination Inspiration: Wrocław, Poland
Poland’s fourth-largest city, the colourful and carefree Wrocław might just be our favourite weekend destination. Visit for its cobblestone squares, Romanesque architecture and delicious food
Destination Inspiration: Ksamil, Albania
The dinky coastal town of Ksamil is a dreamy autumnal destination for those who enjoy flitting between rustic beach bars and stylish tavernas
Destination Inspiration: Spetses, Greece
A two-hour catamaran ride from Athens, the pine-scented island of Spetses beckons, home to white-sand beaches, farm-to-fork dining and sultry bars
Destination Inspiration: Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Zihuatanejo might just be Mexico’s coolest coastal city. Visit for its top-notch surf scene, foodie start-ups, boho beach bars and design-driven abodes
Destination Inspiration: Riga, Latvia
The Latvian capital is fast becoming the destination of choice for travellers seeking a design-driven Eastern European escape. We’ve sipped cocktails in decadent drinking dens, feasted on top-notch seasonal fare and rested our heads at a seriously sleek bolthole to bring you the very best that Riga has to offer
Destination Inspiration: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Buckle up for a dusty adventure through the sun-scorched city of Jaisalmer. Dotted with bustling bazaars and sultry drinking dens, this is a must-visit destination on any Indian itinerary.
Destination Inspiration: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
A 40-minute drive north of Miami, the cool coastal city of Fort Lauderdale is a must-visit for creatives seeking inspiration, offering edgy art studios, design-driven hotels, independent galleries and laid-back eateries.
Destination Inspiration: Aldeburgh, Suffolk, UK
With its blustery beach walks, foodie festivals and old-school watering holes, the Suffolk seaside town of Aldeburgh is our favourite destination for a long, lazy staycation.
Destination Inspiration: Monemvasia, Greece
Craving a slow-paced Greek getaway? The sleepy castle town of Monemvasia promises sun-soaked beaches, old-school fish tavernas and a historical streetscape sprinkled with independent boutiques.
Destination Inspiration: Frigiliana, Andalusia, Spain
Whitewashed villages framed by rolling countryside characterise the Spanish region of Andalusia, and Frigiliana is among its most idyllic spots. Join us as we live like a local, dancing and feasting along the sun-bleached streets, bringing you the very best this destination has to offer.
Destination Inspiration: Ravello, Campania, Italy
With its sorbet-pink sunsets, pastel-hued villas, storied hotels and legendary restaurants, Amalfi’s Ravello is the pinnacle of the Italian dream, making it a must-visit for those seeking a go-slow, glamorous getaway.