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29 July 2026

Cooler, Cheaper, Quieter: 6 European Cities That Are Better in September

Once the school holidays end, Europe tips back into its best self. Here are six cities where September means cooler weather, fewer crowds and calmer prices.

27 July 2026

Best Areas to Stay in Istanbul: A Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood Guide

Istanbul rewards you for choosing the right base. Here is how its five most useful neighbourhoods differ, and who each one suits.

27 July 2026

Porto in September: Warm Days, Harvest Season and Fewer Crowds

September is the month Porto quietly gets right: still-warm days, the Douro grape harvest in full swing and noticeably calmer streets once the August rush has gone.

24 July 2026

Edinburgh After the Fringe: Why September Is the City's Best-Value Month

August is the Fringe at full volume. September is the same Edinburgh with room to breathe and rates that make more sense. Here is how to book the quieter, better-value version.

22 July 2026

Set-Jetting in 2026: The Screen Locations Britons Are Booking (and Where to Stay)

Screen-inspired travel is one of 2026's biggest trends. We pair four of the most-booked film and TV destinations with a real place to stay, priced from live Conectd rates.

20 July 2026

Five-Star for the Price of a UK Budget Hotel: Where Luxury Costs Least Right Now

A five-star room in Bangkok is coming up at roughly what a UK budget chain charges for a basic one. Here is where late-summer luxury costs least right now, using live Conectd rates.

17 July 2026

The Best Time to Visit Dubai: A Month-by-Month Guide

Cooler months, peak prices, quiet shoulder weeks and the summer deals nobody talks about. How to time a Dubai trip to match what you actually want from it.

15 July 2026

When to Book a City Break: 8 Destinations, Priced Season by Season

We priced eight of the world's most-booked city breaks in every season of the year ahead. The gap between the cheapest and dearest time to go reaches 70%.

1 June 2026

Best areas to stay in London

A neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guide to where to base yourself in London, from the City to the South Bank.