On top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb.

A luxury travel guide to Sydney, Australia

From VIP tours of the Sydney Opera House to fine dining at Quay, Sydney offers a host of unique luxury travel experiences. What’s Sydney all about? Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro may come close, but no other world class city manages to get close…
The Wicker Man rollercoaster at Alton Towers.

Alton Towers car parking costs guide

Parking at Alton Towers can add significant extra costs to your stay. This guide shows you the parking costs as of March 2026, when it was last updated. Prices have gone up since last year, so other guides may contain outdated information. Car Parking Overview…
An old well amid the ruins of Delos, Greece.

Do you need a guided tour for Delos?

It is not essential to book a guided tour for Delos. Independent visitors can learn the history at the Delos Museum. But a small group tour arguably offers a better experience. This guide was updated in November 2026 to reflect price increases. To book a…
Hamburg, Germany.

9 reasons to take a Hamburg city break

Top attractions in Hamburg, Germany, include the unique Elbphilharmonie concert hall, the world’s biggest model railway and engrossing harbour cruises. Hauptkirche St Michaelis The baroque interior of Hauptkirche St Michaelis looks like a wedding cake designer has been let loose on a cavern, with the…
A selection of Chicago's architecture from the Chicago River.

Ten reasons why Chicago is the best city in the US

Discover why Chicago is America's best city: world-class architecture, deep-dish pizza, lakefront beaches, blues music, and Midwestern friendliness. Over my twenty-plus year career as a travel journalist, I’ve visited dozens of US cities. Many of them more than once. I thoroughly enjoy most of them,…
When having bad handwriting is useful

When having bad handwriting is useful

Hotels asking for email addresses It’s increasingly common when checking in to a hotel to be asked for your email address. “If you can just fill in your name, address and email address,” the receptionist will ask after you arrive at the desk. Up until…
Auckland, New Zealand.

A first time visitor’s guide to Auckland, New Zealand

Planning your first trip to Auckland? Discover the best things to do, see, and eat in New Zealand's City of Sails with my comprehensive guide. What makes Auckland unique? New Zealand’s gateway and largest city is the de facto capital of Polynesia, and it’s beginning…