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 HoursLuxorHome to the Valley of the Kings, layers of civilization and the spectacular river Nile, the former Egyptian capital also has meze feasts in-store, says Mark Sansom.
48 HoursBrisbaneA buzzing museums district, sunny cafés, creative dining and the Gold Coast right on your doorstep – Australia’s third-biggest city has it all, says Alicia Miller.
48 HoursVeniceBlessed with history, incredible architecture and superb seafood, this city never fails to seduce its guests. Hop aboard a gondola, or get lost amid the labyrinthine streets...
48 HoursSingaporeThis island nation has a retail obsession, arguably the best airport in the world, and its vibrant dining scene makes it more than a stopover destination, says Renate Ruge.
48 HoursWinchesterEngland’s ancient capital and home of Alfred the Great, this mini London is a great shopping stop with a plethora of exciting new bars and restaurants, says Renate Ruge.
48 HoursMadeiraThis Portuguese island, lapped by the Atlantic, has the climate, kitchen, ecosystem and heritage to draw distinguished travellers from all over the world, finds Mark Sansom.
48 HoursMonsWaving the flag for Capital of Culture, this Belgian city is not only a gastronomic great, but also wears a tradition of art and innovation on its sleeve, says James Williams.
48 HoursMuscatOman has one of the Middle East’s most dynamic and forward-thinking, yet traditional capitals. Mark Sansom finds it ripe for culinary, cultural and multi-sensory exploration.
48 HoursCheltenhamCrystalline white, the Cotswold town’s Regency architecture looks to have been sculpted from sugar. And that’s not the sweetest thing about it, finds Alex Allen.
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