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 HoursLeeuwardenFloral extravaganzas, fine art and the freshest of Dutch cheeses vie for your attention in this elegant Frisian city, a worthy 2018 European Capital of Culture, says Stuart Forster
48 HoursNashvilleFamed for its legendary music scene, Tennessee’s star-spangled state capital also pulls the crowds for its architecture, restaurants and boutiques, says Imogen Lepere
48 HoursSintraFrom its pastel-coloured mansions to its pastéis de nata tarts, this hilly, pine-scented Portuguese town – only 30km from Lisbon – is a delight in spring, says Ross Belfer
48 HoursAmmanJordan’s capital reveals more than cosmopolitan flavours, ancient architecture and souks: it’s a cultural hub representative of the modern Middle East, says Imogen Lepere
48 HoursGenoaHome to basil pesto, this maritime city may be Italy’s best-kept secret, says Fiona Sims, who explores the side streets to discover a tradition of peasant food fit for royalty
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
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