parks (13 community guides)

New York is a uniquely idiosyncratic city - and it's almost impossible to chart in a simple travel guide. The only advice? Make sure you know Fifth and Seventh Avenues!... read more »

We all associate Paris with romance – and on a short break, its small, individual hotels offer a mix of urban glamour and villagey charm, comfort and privacy. Here are six of my favourites... read more »

Lemon trees, gravel courtyards, butterfly sanctuaries, fragments of Ancient Roman wall… Even in frenetic Rome, you can come home to your own private garden at a b&b or boutique hotel... read more »

Some people just use Sao Paulo as the entry point to Brazil - but it offers fabulous restaurants, shopping paradise and bags of history, all wrapped up in a fascinating mix of cultures... 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 »

It might be New Zealand's largest city, but as well as having all the usual metropolitan attractions, Auckland is also the perfect place for getting up close and personal with the great outdoors... read more »

Some of London's best views are free - read on as I tell you where to find them... read more »

Spring is a beautiful time to visit Prague. We hoped that, with recession jitters and an exchange rate that looked dodgy, spending more time out in the sun would also save us money... read more »

One of the most popular cities in the world, New York is also one of the most efficient at separating tourists from their dollars. If money's tight, check out these tips for visiting on a budget... read more »

A visit to Russia’s capital is a full-on experience that leaves nobody indifferent to the city's unique atmosphere... read more »

In the southwest of France sits Europe’s largest sand dune - just one of the many attractions in the unspoilt region of Aquitaine... read more »

My guide reckons New York City has everything - does the Big Apple really have it all for the perfect break?... read more »

Tokyo may be one of the busiest cities on earth, but there are oases of calm and nature that offer respite from the hustle and bust... read more »