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 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.
48 HoursApiaThe capital of Samoa is a Pacific playground, fringed by lush green mountains and a marine reserve. And it’s brimming with Polynesian culture too, says Alex Mead.
48 HoursAmsterdamKnown for good times, this buzzy, boundary-pushing metropolis is a flower-filled hot house of edgy art galleries, hidden bars and gourmet finds, says Renate Ruge.
48 HoursYorkHome to some great British chocolate brands and hidden restaurant gems in its snickelways, this historic city makes for a tempting getaway, says Renate Ruge.
48 HoursVallettaBursting with baroque architecture, the beautiful and compact capital of Malta offers rich Mediterranean cuisine and a unique mix of Arab and European influences.
48 HoursBerlinCelebrating 25 years of German reunification, the uber-cool hauptstadt is aglow as a lightwall of balloons tracing the wall’s route sheds new light on the city, says Renate Ruge.
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