City Breaks

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park offers rickshaw rides and picnics
Situated in the heart of London's Knightsbridge, guests at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London will be one step ahead of the crowds and travelling in style in the hotel's bespoke rickshaw during the London 2012 Games this summer.

Whizz around New York's sights with the city's new bike scheme
Just as Boris Johnson did for London, New York’s Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is introducing a brand-new bike share scheme to the city’s streets this summer – helping to make the Big Apple’s tourist hotspots even more accessible!

Summer loving in New York
Hoping to get hot under the collar with someone special this summer? The Big Apple offers an average temperature of 28C in July and August, promising a hot and steamy love-fest for fledgling lovers and married couples wanting a city break of summer loving!

Tailor-made shopping from The Ritz and Thomas Pink
The Ritz launches the definitive London shopping programme, enlisting Thomas Pink's classic Morgan for a stay that is tailor-made for the truly style savvy.

Get a real taste of Copenhagen
Danish cuisine has established itself at the top of the gastronomic world. Now you too have the opportunity to taste some of the best for yourself on a new guided food tour around the city.

Street art, gold bars and haunted buildings - London's hidden gems
Urban Adventures, the company which runs 'day tours with a difference' in more than 80 cities around the world has relaunched its range of tours in London.

Great spots to view the Golden Gate Bridge
Originally completed on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge, named for the strait leading from the Pacific Ocean to the San Francisco Bay, is one of the city's most popular and most photographed landmarks.
Italian city sightseeing on a budget
Visit some of Italy’s classic and historic cities – including Florence, Sienna, Pisa and Lucca – on a bargain-priced two-centre holiday, courtesy of camping and mobile home operator, Venue Holidays.

Top NY travel tips for the under 30s
Leave the jazz hands at Broadway this summer, and head out to NY’s outdoor music, film and fringe events instead.

Los Angeles leads the way when it comes to cultural tourism
When it comes to the arts, Los Angeles has raised the bar and has set the standard with the quality of art that it creates and presents.
Heavenly shopping in Düsseldorf - A woman's paradise
The debt-free metropolis on the Rhine is famously regarded as one of the hot spots of international fashion. So much fashion competence concentrated in one area means that the opportunities to shop in Düsseldorf are just endless - it's where "shopping at its best" can be enjoyed!

Cheap accommodation during the Diamond Jubilee
If you want to avoid exorbitant hotel rates during the Diamond Jubilee, holiday rentals can work out up to 50% cheaper than similar standard hotels, plus provide more space and facilities.

Explore Italy with Francesco da Mosto
Francesco da Mosto's lastest offering is a two-part exploration of some of the Italian cities that fired Shakespeare's imagination.

Hidden treasures in Covent Garden
If you ever wondered where in the West End you might find a quiet moment of solace, stumble upon an unknown spot for a bite to eat or enjoy a rooftop view off the beaten track, we may have just found your new secret retreat.

Save big on a visit to fun-loving, freewheeling San Francisco
San Francisco consistently dominates top travel lists around the world, including those for best U.S. city, best dining city, best walking town, most creative, happiest, and, well, the accolades and honors go on and on.