Germany48-hour guide
Cologne Christmas Market Weekend: 48 Hours of Markets and Kölsch
Two days in Cologne in market season: the cathedral and its new ticket rules, five markets within walking distance, the Rhine and a round of Kölsch.
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FranceChristmas market
Strasbourg Christmas Market 2026: A 48-Hour Weekend Plus Colmar
Two days in the self-styled Capital of Christmas, from Place Kléber’s giant tree to the cathedral platform, plus a half-hour train hop to Colmar.
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France48-hour guide
A Weekend in Paris: The 48-Hour Route, Food and Practical Notes
Our flagship two-day Paris route: the islands, the great museums, Montmartre at dusk, plus where to stay, what to eat and what to book before you go.
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United Kingdom48-hour guide
A Weekend in Leeds: 48 Hours of Arcades, Abbeys and Ale
Two days in Leeds: a giant Victorian market, free museums, a ruined abbey by the river and some of the north’s best pubs and South Asian food.
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United KingdomShortlist
Top 10 Restaurants in Manchester for a Weekend Visit
Ten Manchester restaurants still going strong in 2026: Neapolitan pizza in Ancoats, Indian street food, a Lowry-loved chop house and a rooftop terrace.
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SpainRegion guide
A Weekend in La Rioja: Wineries, Tapas and the Harvest
Logroño’s tapas streets, Haro’s historic wineries and vineyards that turn gold in autumn. How to plan two days in Spain’s best-known wine region.
