48 Hours City Breaks: All destinationsWhether you’re just passing through or making a weekend of it, we give you the 48-hour lowdown on cities across the globe. What to see, what to do, what not to miss.
48 HoursGold coastWith a thriving culinary scene and a raft of gleaming new hotels, Queensland’s seaside city has found its sparkle ahead of April’s Commonwealth Games, says Sarah Reid
48 HoursLuang prabangThis beguiling ancient royal city in South East Asia, nestled between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, is a confluence of French and Asian culture, says Richard Waters
48 HoursSaltaHome to some of Argentina’s best colonial architecture, this wild westerly outpost makes the perfect base for touring one of the world’s highest wine regions, says Sarah Reid
48 HoursTrincomaleeDelve into the backstreets of this eastern Sri Lankan city and you’ll find a vibrant food scene, a friendly reception and Hindu temples worth lingering over, says Anna Berrill
48 HoursUdaipurNorthern India’s ‘city of lakes’ is abuzz with colourful bazaars, fragrant and heavily spiced Rajasthani food, as well as plenty of Maharana history, finds Laura Evans
48 HoursPyeongchangVisit the Alps of South Korea to delve into Olympic-sized helpings of spicy cuisine. You’ll also find breathtaking natural landscapes and winter beauty, says James Williams
48 HoursSanta DomingoWalk in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus in the capital of the Dominican Republic and soon you’ll be dancing to a Caribbean beat, says James Williams
48 HoursNicosiaCyprus’s captivating capital is split between the Greek south and the Turkish north so you can experience two distinct cultures and cuisines in one, says Tom Calvocoressi
48 HoursHong KongA cornucopic clash of cultures sets the scene for this lively city, where street food stalls sit alongside Michelin-starred masters. Fiona Sims heads east to sample the lot
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