Utrecht: a fantastic alternative city break to Amsterdam. Compact & bike-friendly with cool cafes & bars and some great restaurants

There is something otherworldly and cinematic about Matera. A dizzying maze of alleyways, hidden passages, sleepy squares, tunnels & terrace

It's a stunning city, boasting a trove of exuberant Baroque buildings and picturesque piazzas. Yet it never feels showy...

Castro is an endearing little coastal town with a nostalgic, timeless quality; almost cinematic.

We wander through the labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets that make up Monopoli's historic centre. It's siesta-time and the city is silent

It's a sunny Sunday afternoon as we make our way to Canal Saint-Martin. Tables and chairs spill out onto the pavements & the narrow streets

Guide to getting the best of the Venice Biennale. Insider tips on the best time to visit & must-see itineraries

One of Italy's most vibrant cities, visit Bologna for its great food, lively bars, world-class art & beautiful colonnaded streets

Parma is a city that never fails to delight, often in unexpected ways. Neat, compact & beautifully preserved with a youthful vibe

Moltrasio is a charming hillside village with panoramic views of Lake Como, dramatic mountain scenery & abundant rich green forest

Getting the best out of your city break in Milan: an introduction to its coolest neighbourhoods, must-see sights, culture, food and wine

Stylish, elegant & effortlessly cool, Turin is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Italy with a vibrant nightlife & Alpine setting

Its finest moments can be found, not in the tick-the-box tourists sights, but entirely for free in the hidden courtyards & tiny piazzas

Ferragudo is a traditional Portuguese fishing village with buckets of charm & located in an area of spectacular natural beauty

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Everything you want in a city break: world-class museums & galleries, beautiful buildings, river walks and incredible food & wine

Think wintry strolls along picturesque canals followed by hot chocolate in cosy cafés or sipping mulled wine & munching on roast chestnuts

Lucca has everything you expect from Tuscany: grand piazzas, tiny squares, beautiful churches, terracotta-coloured buildings& narrow streets

Bologna is a vibrant university town of magnificent squares, incredible food, world-class public sculpture & majestic buildings