cocktails (20 community guides)

Sassy and smart, the Meatpacking District is the place for New York's young movers and shakers to head for swish boutiques, trendy restaurants and rooftop martinis... read more »

Join in the fun and games in the historic English city of Chester and find out which pubs, clubs, bars and music venues to visit on your short break.... read more »

One’s a breathtaking natural rock formation and the other is a giant playground in the middle of the desert. But including the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas in the same trip makes perfect sense... read more »

Martinique combines the best of the Caribbean and France, with lush vegetation, beautiful sandy beaches and fantastic food. And with eight rum distilleries on the island, they mix a mean cocktail, too... read more »

The Greek island of Zakynthos, liveliest in the Ionian, sizzles by day and gets even hotter after dark... read more »

Why build a hotel when you can convert one from a bakery, tennis court or brewery? In Paris, the new Banke Hotel (think mahogany cash desks) is only the latest example of accommodation with a history... read more »

If Wallace and Gromit ever left the UK, this is how they'd tour round Lisbon. Forget the Wensleydale, though - this chic city is more interested in coffee, caipirinhas and custard tarts... read more »

It's hard not to have a good night out in Athens - a city that gets its groove on after midnight. From tiny bars with killer cocktails to flamboyant bouzouki clubs, Athens kicks in after hours.... read more »

The Louvre is one of the world's great cultural destinations but the surrounding area also makes a perfect base for shopping and nightlife or simply lapping up chic Parisian life... read more »

Even if you’ve done Sydney numerous times, I’ve stumbled upon some hidden gems that are just too good to keep to myself. My love affair with the city has spanned 20 years... read more »

Tired of tourist-trap eateries when travelling? 'Eat like a local' guides point you towards fab, friendly, foodie local hangouts. First up: Cape Town, gastronomic capital of South Africa…... read more »

There’s a reason Newcastle upon Tyne is so popular for stag and hen dos – there’s no better place for a bar crawl... read more »

Chirpy seafront bars, homely real ale pubs, swish cocktail joints staffed by supercool mixologists – whatever floats your boat, you’ll probably find it in this most convivial of cities.... read more »

Manhattans and Manolo Blahniks at the ready, girls. You watched the series, you’ve seen the film... now it’s time to experience New York City Carrie Bradshaw-style... read more »

Not just a place for a party, Kardamena is great for a relaxed break, good food, and with plenty of options for discovering the rest of beautiful Kos and the islands around.... read more »

Who needs its transatlantic namesake when the ancient city of York proves itself well qualified to compete in the Carrie Bradshaw shopping stakes?... read more »

Laidback or lawless: no matter what your mood, there’s a bar in Melbourne to suit you... read more »

Fancy more than a tan on your holiday? Try learning to sail in the Greek Islands, and combine chilling out in the sunshine with earning your skipper’s certificate... read more »

Milan has plenty of places to party, from huge rave clubs to tiny backstreet bars and chic, sleek cocktail lounges. Fashion moves fast here, with the in-crowd following word-of-mouth recommendations.... read more »

Lisbon's top spots to go out drinking... read more »