Travel advice

Nine under-the-radar European city breaks for 2026

Once you’ve visited the big Europe city break destinations – the likes of Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and Prague – where do you go next? Here’s 9 ideas for unusual European city breaks to take in 2026.

Italy

11 fun things to do in Ischia (plus 5 amazing day trips)

Ischia’s an idyllic island off the coast of southern Italy. It’s only around six miles wide, but manages to pack in an amazing number of attractions. Here are the very best things to do in Ischia,

The walkways of the Orrido di Bellano, in Lake Como

Italy

Orrido di Bellano: Lake Como’s hidden gem

The Orrido di Bellano, a breathtaking natural gorge with gushing waterfalls formed over 15 million years, is one of Lake Como’s best-kept secrets.

The view from the London Eye, showing the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

England

11 amazing viewpoints in London

Explore the iconic London skyline from above with our guide to the 11 most stunning viewpoints and observation decks.