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Situated on the banks of the Rio Tejo, Portugal’s capital city offers a number of museums and galleries, an unpretentious atmosphere and a pleasant blend of architectural styles, making it a favourite with many visitors. It has somehow ended up much further down on the “to go” list as British travellers have started to associate Portugal with beach holidays along the Algarve rather than cultural city breaks, but Lisbon has...Read More

Heading to Vancouver this summer? Be sure to check out these amazing restuarants. BISHOP’S2183 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver (00 1 604 738 2025; www.bishopsonline.com). A classic destination on 4th Avenue, Bishop’s serves fine Canadian food. C RESTAURANT1600 Howe Street, Vancouver (00 1 604 681 1164; www.crestaurant.com). Located on False Creek, C Restaurant is fantastic and has a lovely view. ELIXIRAt Opus Hotel, 322 Davie Street, Vancouver (00 1 604 642...Read More

Bucharest is a city for fantasists, with a wealth of history. The Greek Viceroys ruled the city in the name of the imperial government in Istanbul until 1821. Dubbed the ‘Paris of the East’ for its cosmopolitan social scene and architecture, the city’s grand avenues recall its pre-World War II heyday when the Romanian aristocracy was among the richest in Europe. Today, the city is an eccentric cocktail of faded...Read More

After years of turmoil, the magical Himalayan nation of Nepal is welcoming visitors once more. Go soon, for a gentle trek among amazing landscapes, and for an experience that will take your breath away. A striking aspect of the culture of the Kathmandu Valley is the mutual respect of Hinduism and Buddhism (Buddhists form a sizeable minority in Nepal) and the way that in some places they become interwoven. KATHMANDUNepal’s...Read More

The storied islands of the South Pacific are amongst the most romantic places on earth. Combining serene, azure lagoons with stunning mountain scenery and an agreeable, tropical climate, these isles are the perfect oasis for a romantic retreat. In our recent poll, readers chose an overwater bungalow as their number one choice for the most romantic place to spend a South Pacific vacation. A classic South Pacific hideaway came in...Read More