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The return of France’s train of marvels: from the Côte d’Azur to the Southern French Alps

The reopened Train de Merveilles route takes passengers from the glamour of Nice to a grandiose alpine landscape

The Guardian - UK · May 24

The best budget-friendly hotels in Lisbon for a cheap break in the Portuguese capital

From family-run guesthouses to stylish aparthotels, these wallet-friendly properties offer great value in Portugal's capital

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Billionaire lifestyle on a budget: How to do a bucket-list trip to the F1 Monaco Grand Prix

The Monaco Grand Prix is known for superyachts, prestige champagne and Michelin-starred dining – Annabel Grossman goes trackside to find out if a weekend living like the one per cent is attainable without a multi-millionaire’s budget

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Here’s how to have a budget holiday in one of the USA’s most expensive cities

Want to visit the City of Angels without the Hollywood price tag? Ellie Seymour reveals the bargain ways to explore this sprawling American city

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2024

Right to Rome: why spring is the best time to visit the Italian capital

It’s warm enough to sit outside cafes and bars, and visiting before the crowds arrive in summer means that the queues are short

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024

London’s sexiest hotel rooms: from Shoreditch to Soho

Whether you want to spend a night in east, west or the city, these va-va-voom capital crash pads are perfect for a romantic escapade

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2024

Paris in the springtime: 10 of the best hotels with a view

From buzzy rooftop bars taking in the Eiffel Tower to sunsets on the Seine, these are some of the best vantage points looking out over this ‘timeless town’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2023

Where to watch England vs France: The best places in London for screens and snacks

From augmented reality to classy cocktails and street food, these are the best foodie spots in the capital to catch the game

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2022

The best last-minute New Year’s Eve hotel stays to book in the UK

Count down to midnight at one of these sensational stays, selected by Ianthe Butt

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

Mama Shelter Paris East: a concept-defining design hotel that still ticks the right boxes

An affordable stay in pricey Paris in a neighbourhood where you can live like a local

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2022