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What would Bilbao be without the Guggenheim? The Frank Gehry masterpiece of a museum may have brought the city worldwide fame, but it remains just a single block in the Basque Country’s largest cosmopolitan area. Bilbao’s history as an industrial centre permeates its present, infusing the city with a matter-of-factness and a no-nonsense attitude, but

Bilbao’s size and diversity make for a lengthy menu of nocturnal offerings. Whether your pint of beer is craft or simply cold, Bilbao has an ever-growing list of trendy night spots, especially in the central Abando neighbourhood. Enjoy a gin-tonic infused using dry ice or sample the city’s many cocktail bars that are frozen in

You could return to Malaga time and time again and find new things to see and do. Right in the centre, you come across Phoenician and Roman remains, vestiges of the city’s Moorish heritage, opulent Baroque churches and stunning contemporary architecture. And the city’s clutch of art galleries and museums seems to be ever-growing as Malaga

Malaga has well and truly shaken off its reputation as being merely the gateway to the Costa del Sol. Revamped and revitalised, the city now boasts a sleek port, an exciting culinary scene and a rapidly growing clutch of artistic attractions. In fact, it’s quickly becoming recognised as one of Spain’s cultural hubs, packed with places

Malaga has some of the best restaurants and tapas bars in Spain, whether you fancy traditional places or designer gastrobars. Definitely order some boquerones (fresh anchovies), with some locally caught prawns and ensaladilla (Russian salad).  For more Malaga inspiration, see our guides to the best things to do and nightlife. Find things to do by area City Centre Outside the city centre

In the centre, Plaza de Uncibay and Plaza de la Merced are lively nightlife areas with clubs open until around 4am. There are plenty of cafés and bars for after-dinner drinks, particularly around Granada, Comedias and Alcazabilla streets. For more Malaga inspiration, see our guides to the best restaurants and things to do. Antigua Casa Guardia Going strong

Bilbao is practically synonymous with Frank Gehry’s impressive Guggenheim museum. But once you’ve seen it (and snapped your selfie), dig a bit deeper into the varied and richly textured culture of this Basque capital. See the city by kayak or through street art, or do some shopping at one of Europe’s largest food markets. Stroll the

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Dublin may be known as a party town, but to come to Ireland’s capital and focus only on the nightlife would be a waste. This is a city where you can plot a whole weekend around gallery and museum hopping, or simply follow your nose to discover side streets filled with independent boutiques and historical

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All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. Home to over 1,000 pubs and Britain’s oldest

As the UK country hotel scene innovates and evolves at high speed, spas are very much keeping the same pace. You can’t move these days for not just new spas opening but also, and perhaps more importantly, the classics giving themselves a little dust off and shake up. Out of a flurry of redecoration and

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All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. Arguably the most coveted destination in Miami, a

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All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. An island that’s famed for its food, archaeological

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Sailing from its home port of Southampton, P&O Cruises flies the flag for British cruising with wallet-friendly holidays tailored to UK tastes. Alongside “no-fly” cruises it offers good-value fly-cruise holidays from London and nine regional airports to the Caribbean, Northern Europe, North America and the Mediterranean.  The line’s seven ships have Britons in mind. Along