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Town Hall Square in Riga, Latvia, one of the best places for an affordable city break in Europe
You can still have an affordable European city break — here’s where

Here are our top ideas for a wallet-friendly weekender in 2026, from atmospheric Bari to café culture in Riga


Scenic view of the Rijeka Crnojevica river bend at sunset from Pavlova Strana viewpoint in Lake Scutari National Park, Montenegro.
The less-explored green side of this up-and-coming country

Aerial view of Ozen Life Maadhoo resort in the Maldives
Going barefoot (and all-inclusive) at a hotel with a stellar underwater restaurant

Kempinski San Lawrenz, one of the best hotels in Gozo
Where to stay on this charming, sleepy Mediterranean island

Outdoor seating area with umbrellas and daybeds by an infinity pool overlooking the sea.
Outdoor seating area with umbrellas and daybeds by an infinity pool overlooking the sea.
Win a luxury Corfu break worth up to £2,500 with Mar-Bella Collection

Kempinski San Lawrenz, one of the best hotels in Gozo
Kempinski San Lawrenz, one of the best hotels in Gozo
Where to stay on this charming, sleepy Mediterranean island








A seaside promenade with palm trees and a busy beach in Playa del Camison, Tenerife, Canary Islands.
The UK’s favourite holiday destination is a smart winter sun bet

Tenerife has reliably warm temperatures this month, adventure day trips, world-class stargazing — and a chi-chi side to its beach resorts that’s affordable, too

A seaside promenade with palm trees and a busy beach in Playa del Camison, Tenerife, Canary Islands.
The UK’s favourite holiday destination is a smart winter sun bet


Yes, you can have a wild African adventure in a wheelchair — here’s how


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Cityscape of Malaga, Spain, with the Cathedral, City Hall, and Alcazaba citadel.
Julia Brookes‘BA told me my ticket was refundable. A year later, I have no refund’


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