Destinations advice guides

20 articles

The best and worst short-haul city break destinations rated for value for money, accommodation, food and drink, tourist attractions, shopping and more.

Best city breaks in the UK

By Which?

We asked readers to rate the food, accommodation, sights and attractions, and value for money at destinations across the UK

30 October 2020

Best seaside towns in the UK

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We asked Which? members to rate the beach, attractions, seafront and scenery for more than 100 seaside towns and villages in the UK to find out which is best for a UK holiday, weekend beach break or just a day out.

6 October 2020

The best Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK

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The country's AONBs rated by readers for scenery, walks, wildlife, peace and quiet, and more

26 October 2020

Best 50 UK attractions – days out rated by visitors

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From Royal Yacht Britannia to the Tower of London to the Ullswater Steamers and Cliveden, more than 5,000 visitors rate the UK’s best historic attractions

11 January 2021

Five bargain short-haul breaks

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Fancy a European break that won’t break the bank? These five good-value cities are highly rated by Which? members

1 October 2020

Top five UK cities for food and drink

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Planning a culinary weekend away? We reveal Britain's five best-rated foodie destinations by Which? members

1 October 2020

Best city breaks in Europe

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Looking for a new weekend city break destination? Our top cities prove that exceptional accommodation, dining and attractions are key to an escape worth raving about.

11 January 2021

No-fly holidays

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Many more of us are taking trips that don't involve a crowded airport. Here are some of the best holidays by car, train and boat.

1 October 2020

Best Canary Islands and resorts

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Whether you’re looking for eternal spring, near-empty coves or traditional cuisine in mountaintop villages, the best, and quietest, Canary Island towns are just a four-hour journey from the UK

23 October 2020

Best long-haul city breaks

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Discover the best city breaks in the Americas, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Australasia; and the city in the top 10 with average hotel rates of just £52 a night

11 November 2020

Best value British beach towns

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We asked Which? members to rate the quality of beaches and value for money for nearly 100 seaside towns and villages in the UK. These are the five best for beach-lovers on a budget.

1 October 2020

Five ways to save on UK holidays

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You don't need to fork out all your sterling to enjoy a break in Blighty. Follow our tips for a value-for-money holiday at home.

1 October 2020

Will a tourist pass save you money?

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We crunch the numbers to see whether it's worth buying National Trust and English Heritage membership, or city passes in New York, Rome and Edinburgh

1 October 2020

Five long-haul sunshine breaks

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Keen to shake off the cobwebs with a far-flung escape? We’ve chosen some of the best-rated long-haul destinations that come into their own during autumn and winter.

1 October 2020

Five bargain cultural trips for winter

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Fancy a weekend in one of Europe’s great artistic and historic hotspots but not too keen on the crowds? You could save a packet and have a more peaceful trip in the winter.

1 October 2020

Top five crowd-free European cities

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Avoid the crowds in the five European cities rated best for peace and quiet by Which? members

30 October 2020

Where to go when

Looking for a Christmas city break with festive markets and cosy pubs? We've picked our three favourite UK city destinations for a weekend of style, shopping, and maybe even some snow.

Best UK cities for a Christmas break Where to go in December Where to go in January Where to go in February Where to go in March Where to go in April Where to go in May Where to go in June Where to go in July Where to go in August Where to go in September Where to go in October Where to go in November

30 October 2020

Best national parks in the UK

By Lauren Bell

Readers have rated the UK’s 15 national parks on their scenery, wildlife, facilities and more. But which spots came top?

16 April 2021

Easy walks near you: Enjoy a scenic stroll with 16 UK trails

By Lauren Bell

Whether you live near Perthshire, Cornwall, London, Snowdonia or beyond , these trails are ideal whatever your fitness level

14 April 2021

Find the best UK walks near you

By Lauren Bell

Keen to explore your local area on foot? We reveal top rated walking routes by readers nationwide, who assessed walks for their scenery, wildlife, accessibility and more

1 April 2021