City breaks

Last Updated On | 7 Jan 2026

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HELLO! editors share their favourite lastminute.com destinations for winter sun – including Europe's best kept secret

From scorching city breaks to sub-tropical beach climates, three HELLO! journalists who love travel have shared their favourite places to visit in winter...

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Inside Tribeca's trendiest boutique hotel loved by the Hollywood A-List

Loveholidays just launched a huge sale for 2026 breaks – here's a travel editor’s favourite hotels from it

From a resort that looks straight out of The Flinstones to a prime central location in New York...

Finding stillness in Kyoto: My solo journey through Japan’s most peaceful retreats

Kyoto’s most serene new hotels, Banyan Tree Higashiyama and Garrya Nijo Castle, show why Japan’s cultural capital is the ultimate destination for mindful travel.

This charming European capital one hour from London is my favourite weekend break - and it has 'Europe’s most beautiful balcony'

Cobblestone streets, fine dining, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a Christmas market should put Luxembourg on your 'must-visit' list

The world's most beautiful libraries you can actually visit

From Austria to Japan, we've rounded up the most stunning libraries across the world that we're adding to our travel bucket list

Madrid or Seville? How foodies and families can enjoy both Spanish cities in one trip

We enjoyed a Spanish city break hosted by Ocean Drive Madrid and Ocean Drive Seville – the perfect twin-centre stay on the continent

Most walkable UK cities for a weekend break

Edinburgh, Brighton, and York rank among the most walkable UK cities for a weekend break in HELLO!'s guide – keep reading for the full selection

Indulge in culture, cream teas and an opulent stay at historic Bloomfield House in Bath

A trip to this beautiful Georgian city to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday needs no persuasion

48 hours of luxury in Edinburgh - and no need to leave the hotel

We stayed at W Edinburgh for a VIP experience

This one travel hack could save up to £1k on your next trip

Heading abroad? This clever mobile phone trick could save you a fortune

I fell back in love with my hometown after a luxurious sleepover at the Royal Lancaster Hotel

A family staycation in London with everything you ever needed

I had a real life Cinderella moment at the Vienna Opera Ball

The Almanac Palais Vienna gave me my very own Cinderella story

Why Sydney will always be my favourite city - and my honest take on staying at this luxury 5-star hotel

Why this 5-star hotel in the heart of Sydney should be at the top of your must-visit list

I spent 72 hours in Paris with the kids – during the most romantic weekend of the year

I travelled with my husband and two young sons to the City of Love on Valentine's Day weekend - and loved every second of it

The ultimate guide to Memphis including what to do and where to stay

HELLO!'s top recommendations for Memphis, Tennessee

I stayed at one of the Australian Open players' favourite Melbourne retreats - and here's what I thought

Tennis fans will be flocking to Melbourne for the Australian Open