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Lucas OkaforSep 18, 2026
Ten weekend escapes within two hours of home
Old towns, lake cabins and coastal villages you can reach by train or a short flight, with our favourite hotel in each.
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Kai DuarteAug 21, 2026
Travelling with kids: our tried and tested tips
Shorter transfers, family rooms with a kitchenette and one slow day in every four keep the whole family happy.
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Amara PatelAug 11, 2026
Three days in Lisbon, hour by hour
Tram 28 at sunrise, custard tarts in Belem and sunset from a hilltop viewpoint, all planned around the crowds.
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Jonah HaddadTraveller, Portugal city breakEvery hotel was even better than the photos. We are already planning next year.
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NewsOct 7, 2026 · 11 min read
Our favourite small hotels this year
Twelve hotels with fewer than thirty rooms that our team stayed in and would happily book again.
Samir SatoTipsSep 14, 2026 · 8 min read
How to pack for two weeks with one bag
Our travel team's tested list, from three pairs of shoes to the rolling method that leaves room for souvenirs.
Leo NovakBehind the scenesMar 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Behind the scenes with our hotel inspectors
What our team checks on every visit, from water pressure to noise at 2 am, before a hotel joins our list.
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