museums (107 community guides)

Scotland’s largest city bursts with personality – so pack your mac, and a sense of humour, and you won’t go far wrong in Glasgow, one of the UK’s friendliest places ... read more »

Whether your destination is Sicily or Sardinia, Majorca or Corsica, it's really exciting to arrive by boat. If, like me, you don't own an ocean going yacht, take a ferry; they operate all over the med... read more »

Fine cuisine in the marina, sea views,long,sandy beaches and a warm North-East welcome await you in Hartlepool, host port for the final leg of the Tall Ships Races in 2010.... read more »

Amsterdam's formerly grubby image has been scraped away to reveal a clean, collected, and yes, cool one underneath... read more »

A guide to some of Edinburgh's better hotels, plus tips on how to make the most of your visit. Edinburgh is compact & walkable, and an ideal long-weekend destination. See the video!... read more »

Avoid the tourists - head to Delray Beach and sip cocktails in the upmarket seclusion of Florida's answer to Beverley Hills.... read more »

Outstanding views and sights, fabulous hotels, good food and drink at great prices... there’s even a magical museum. Yes, Paris has everything for family holiday harmony... read more »

Cagliari is Sardinia’s stunning capital city, perched on the rocks above a bustling port with the longest stretch of beach in Italy and guarded by medieval towers and walls... read more »

Sightseeing in LA doesn't have to be all about celebs and seaside posing: for those keen to experience a different side of the city, that glossy veneer conceals a world of cultural riches ... read more »

Tired of over-priced paella and Thierry Henry T-shirts? Then avoid the tourist traps of Barcelona and explore the lesser-known towns of Catalunya instead, like Figueres and Girona... read more »

Finland’s first industrial city has moved smoothly into the 21st century. Compact, walkable and lively, Tampere flanks the rapids that gave it birth and still give it a special energy... read more »

With a superb position on the Arabian Gulf, Sharjah is fast becoming a fashionable destination for a relaxing break. But it also has plenty to offer the culturally-inspired traveller... read more »

Few cities match the classical elegance of St Petersburg, built on a grand, romantic scale, with extravagant palaces, ornate churches and millions of artworks... read more »

Finland’s first capital, Turku boasts a magnificent castle and cathedral; between them lies a beautiful stretch of river and a city full of charm and character ... read more »

The German city of Cologne conjures up images of perfume and beer - but it's also a dream destination for chocoholics ... read more »

Quebec City is the cradle of French Canada, but its links to France are not the whole story... ... read more »

France’s famous pink city, Toulouse, is a vibrant metropolis where you can drink, dine and party until the early hours without ever feeling like a tourist... read more »

The county of Shropshire has arguably the loveliest countryside in England and, in Ludlow, possibly the prettiest town... read more »

Everyone knows about the White House - but Washington DC is also home to some of the USA's most impressive and interesting museums... read more »

From glorious beaches and fabulous food to witches' magic resting stones and spooky burial chambers (not to mention peace, perfect peace), Guernsey has all the ingredients for an ideal short break ... read more »