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Lisbon

Portugal

Lisbon travel guide

Lisbon climbs seven hills above the Tagus, mixing tiled Alfama lanes, riverside miradouros and some of Europe's best-value boutique hotels.

Best time: March to May and September to October, when it's warm but not crowded.

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London

United Kingdom

London travel guide

London packs world-class museums, West End theatre and historic pubs into dozens of distinct neighbourhoods, with hotels from grand Victorian icons to compact design stays.

Best time: May to September for long days; November to February for the lowest rates.

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Paris

France

Paris travel guide

Paris rewards wandering — café terraces, the Seine, and small hotels tucked into Haussmann buildings across the arrondissements.

Best time: April to June and September to October.

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New York

United States

New York travel guide

New York City has more hotel variety than almost anywhere, from Midtown towers near Times Square to loft-style stays in SoHo and Brooklyn.

Best time: April to June and September to early December.

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Miami

United States

Miami travel guide

Miami blends Art Deco beachfront, Latin food and nightlife, with hotels spread from South Beach to Brickell's skyline and quieter Key Biscayne.

Best time: December to April for dry, sunny weather.

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Tokyo

Japan

Tokyo travel guide

Tokyo is spotless, safe and endlessly energetic, with hotels ranging from sleek high-rises in Shinjuku to traditional-style stays in Asakusa.

Best time: Late March to April for cherry blossoms; October to November for autumn colour.

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Bangkok

Thailand

Bangkok travel guide

Bangkok pairs golden temples and street food with remarkable luxury hotels on the Chao Phraya River at prices far below other capitals.

Best time: November to February, the cooler dry season.

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Vancouver

Canada

Vancouver travel guide

Vancouver sits between mountains and the Pacific, with Stanley Park, seafood and hotels minutes from ski slopes and beaches.

Best time: June to September; December to March for skiing nearby.

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Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Dubai travel guide

Dubai is known for record-breaking towers, beach resorts on the Gulf and some of the world's most lavish hotels.

Best time: November to March, when days are warm rather than scorching.

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Rome

Italy

Rome travel guide

Rome layers ancient ruins, Renaissance piazzas and trattorias, with hotels in palazzi steps from the Pantheon and Spanish Steps.

Best time: April to June and September to October.

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Barcelona

Spain

Barcelona travel guide

Barcelona combines Gaudí architecture, city beaches and late-night tapas, with stylish hotels throughout the Gothic Quarter and Eixample.

Best time: May to June and September.

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Amsterdam

Netherlands

Amsterdam travel guide

Amsterdam's canal rings, museums and bike-friendly streets make it one of Europe's most walkable cities, with canal-house hotels full of character.

Best time: April to May for tulips; September for fewer crowds.

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Istanbul

Türkiye

Istanbul travel guide

Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia, with Ottoman mosques, grand bazaars and Bosphorus-view hotels at every budget.

Best time: April to May and September to November.

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Singapore

Singapore

Singapore travel guide

Singapore is a compact, green city-state known for hawker food, futuristic gardens and exceptional hotels.

Best time: February to April, the drier months.

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Bali

Indonesia

Bali travel guide

Bali offers rice terraces, surf beaches and temples, with everything from jungle villas in Ubud to beach resorts in Seminyak and Nusa Dua.

Best time: April to October, the dry season.

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Las Vegas

United States

Las Vegas travel guide

Las Vegas is famous for mega-resorts on the Strip, shows and dining, plus easy trips to the Grand Canyon and Red Rock.

Best time: March to May and September to November.

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Orlando

United States

Orlando travel guide

Orlando is the theme park capital of the world, with family resorts near Walt Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld.

Best time: Late January to March and late August to September.

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Cancún

Mexico

Cancún travel guide

Cancún's Hotel Zone lines turquoise Caribbean beaches with all-inclusive resorts, close to the Mayan ruins and Riviera Maya.

Best time: December to April.

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Madrid

Spain

Madrid travel guide

Madrid is Spain's lively capital, known for the Prado, grand boulevards and late dinners in bustling plazas.

Best time: April to June and September to October.

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Berlin

Germany

Berlin travel guide

Berlin mixes history, galleries and legendary nightlife across neighbourhoods that each feel like their own city.

Best time: May to September.

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Prague

Czech Republic

Prague travel guide

Prague's fairy-tale Old Town, castle and bridges make it one of Europe's most beautiful — and affordable — city breaks.

Best time: April to June and September.

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Vienna

Austria

Vienna travel guide

Vienna is imperial palaces, coffee houses and classical music, with elegant hotels on and around the Ringstrasse.

Best time: April to June and December for Christmas markets.

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Sydney

Australia

Sydney travel guide

Sydney wraps around one of the world's great harbours, with beaches, the Opera House and hotels from The Rocks to Bondi.

Best time: September to November and March to May.

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Los Angeles

United States

Los Angeles travel guide

Los Angeles spreads from Hollywood hills to Pacific beaches, with hotels in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Downtown.

Best time: March to May and September to November.

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San Francisco

United States

San Francisco travel guide

San Francisco offers cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and a food scene that punches far above the city's size.

Best time: September to October, the warmest months.

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Chicago

United States

Chicago travel guide

Chicago boasts landmark architecture, a lakefront and deep-dish pizza, with hotels along the Magnificent Mile and the Loop.

Best time: May to October.

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Toronto

Canada

Toronto travel guide

Toronto is Canada's largest city, known for diverse neighbourhoods, the CN Tower and a busy events calendar.

Best time: May to October.

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Mexico City

Mexico

Mexico City travel guide

Mexico City is a giant of culture and cuisine, with leafy neighbourhoods, museums and outstanding boutique hotels.

Best time: March to May.

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Cairo

Egypt

Cairo travel guide

Cairo is the gateway to the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum, with Nile-view hotels and resorts near the pyramids.

Best time: October to April.

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Marrakech

Morocco

Marrakech travel guide

Marrakech is a sensory city of souks, gardens and riads — traditional courtyard houses turned into intimate hotels.

Best time: March to May and October to November.

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Cape Town

South Africa

Cape Town travel guide

Cape Town sits beneath Table Mountain between two oceans, close to winelands, beaches and spectacular coastal drives.

Best time: November to March.

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Phuket

Thailand

Phuket travel guide

Phuket is Thailand's largest island, with lively Patong, calm family beaches and luxury resorts on the west coast.

Best time: November to April.

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Seoul

South Korea

Seoul travel guide

Seoul blends palaces, K-culture and neon shopping districts, with modern hotels across both sides of the Han River.

Best time: April to May and September to November.

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Kyoto

Japan

Kyoto travel guide

Kyoto is Japan's former capital, home to thousands of temples, geisha districts and traditional ryokan inns.

Best time: Late March to April and November.

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Milan

Italy

Milan travel guide

Milan is Italy's capital of fashion and design, with the Duomo, Last Supper and chic hotels near the Quadrilatero.

Best time: April to June and September.

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Venice

Italy

Venice travel guide

Venice is a city of canals, bridges and palazzo hotels, best experienced after the day-trippers leave.

Best time: April to May and September to November.

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Florence

Italy

Florence travel guide

Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance, packed with art, Tuscan food and hotels in centuries-old buildings.

Best time: April to June and September to October.

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Athens

Greece

Athens travel guide

Athens pairs the Acropolis and ancient sites with rooftop bars and easy ferries to the Greek islands.

Best time: April to June and September to October.

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Dublin

Ireland

Dublin travel guide

Dublin is a friendly, walkable capital of pubs, literary history and Georgian squares.

Best time: May to September.

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Edinburgh

United Kingdom

Edinburgh travel guide

Edinburgh's castle, cobbled Old Town and Georgian New Town make it one of Britain's most atmospheric cities.

Best time: May to September; book far ahead for the August festivals.

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Mumbai

India

Mumbai travel guide

Mumbai is India's energetic financial capital, with colonial landmarks, seafront promenades and iconic luxury hotels.

Best time: November to February.

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Doha

Qatar

Doha travel guide

Doha offers striking modern architecture, souqs and museums, with high-end hotels along the Corniche and West Bay.

Best time: November to March.

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Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi travel guide

Abu Dhabi is home to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi and beach resorts on Saadiyat and Yas islands.

Best time: November to March.

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Honolulu

United States

Honolulu travel guide

Honolulu on Oʻahu is Hawaii's gateway, with Waikīkī Beach, Diamond Head and year-round warm weather.

Best time: April to June and September to October.

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Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Punta Cana travel guide

Punta Cana is lined with white-sand beaches and all-inclusive resorts on the Dominican Republic's eastern tip.

Best time: December to April.

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Montreal

Canada

Montreal travel guide

Montreal brings European charm to North America, with a cobbled Old Port, festivals and famous food.

Best time: May to October.

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Munich

Germany

Munich travel guide

Munich is Bavaria's elegant capital of beer halls, palaces and easy trips to the Alps.

Best time: May to October; book far ahead for Oktoberfest.

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Zurich

Switzerland

Zurich travel guide

Zurich sits on a clear alpine lake, pairing an old town, fine dining and quick trains into the mountains.

Best time: June to September.

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Budapest

Hungary

Budapest travel guide

Budapest spans the Danube, famous for thermal baths, ruin bars and grand architecture at great value.

Best time: April to June and September to October.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong travel guide

Hong Kong is a vertical city of harbour views, dim sum and hiking trails, with outstanding hotels on both sides of Victoria Harbour.

Best time: October to December.

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