United KingdomShortlist
Best Pubs in London: 10 Historic Pubs Worth the Detour
Ten historic London pubs, all confirmed trading in 2026: riverside decks, Hampstead gardens, Soho classics and a galleried coaching inn.
Weekend theme
Food and drink
Cities worth the trip for the table alone.
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ItalyRegion guide
Things to Do in Sicily: Volcanoes, Temples and Street Food
Sicily is too big for one weekend, so pick a side. Two clear long-weekend routes, east and west, with Etna, Greek temples and Palermo’s markets.
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Ireland48-hour guide
Best Things to Do in Dublin: A 48-Hour Weekend Guide
Dublin rewards a weekend of books, history and pub talk. Here is a clear 48-hour route, with the booking rules for Trinity and Kilmainham Gaol.
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Netherlands48-hour guide
Amsterdam in 48 Hours: Canals, Museums and Brown Cafés
Two days in Amsterdam: an easy canal-belt route with the big museums, quiet courtyards, brown cafés and the tickets worth booking before you go.
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Portugal48-hour guide
Lisbon in a Weekend: A 48-Hour Route, Winter Tips and Day Trips
Two days in Lisbon: Alfama and the castle, Belém and its custard tarts, seafood in Cais do Sodré, plus simple train trips to Sintra, Cascais and Setúbal.
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ItalyRegion guide
Best Things to Do in Tuscany: Cities, Hill Towns and Chianti
Renaissance art, medieval towers and vineyard roads. How to split Tuscany into long weekends, plus the bookings to make before you go.
