Portugal
Algarve
Coves, saltwater and long lunches
Golden coves, Tavira’s island beaches and long lunches. Find your own rhythm on the Portuguese coast.
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The Escape Collection
A cove with the afternoon ahead of you. A city seen through its stories. A winter evening among market lights. Start with the feeling you want, then discover the places and small details that could make it yours.
Each guide brings you reasons to go, a discovery beyond the familiar sights and useful advice on areas, journeys and timing. These are ideas to explore, not holidays offered for sale.
France
Paris
A Paris weekend with a story of its own
A Marais wander, stories at Carnavalet and a café afternoon. Meet the city behind the skyline.
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Austria
Vienna
Art by day, market lights by evening
Museum mornings and coffeehouse pauses. In the festive season, add an evening among Spittelberg’s craft stalls.
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Portugal
Madeira
Ocean pools and a garden pause
Volcanic pools, Funchal gardens and evenings in town. An island escape with a wilder edge.
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Spain
Barcelona
Beyond the familiar façades
Sant Pau’s colourful pavilions, garden pauses and an afternoon by the sea. Look beyond the familiar façades.
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Czech Republic
Prague
Across the bridge, beside the water
Cross the river for Kampa Park and a quieter city pause. Time a festive visit for the seasonal markets.
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South Africa
Cape Town
A city break with a mountain horizon
Harbour life, Sea Point and Kirstenbosch’s gardens. Stay a little longer for the city and its landscapes.
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Portugal
Porto
Douro views, garden afternoons
Ribeira’s riverfront and the gardens of Serralves. Find Porto’s quieter side beyond the city streets.
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France
Strasbourg
Canals, festive streets and another city beyond
Petite France’s canals and Neustadt’s avenues. Come for the city; add Christmas markets in season.
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France
Nice
Market mornings, Riviera afternoons
Cours Saleya’s market stalls, café terraces and Riviera sea air. Make room for a slower city break.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Find your view, then your neighbourhood
Garden viewpoints, neighbourhood walks and a separate day in Belém. See Lisbon at your own pace.
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Spain
Canary Islands
Your island, with another side to it
A beach morning, then Tenerife’s historic La Laguna. Choose one island and discover its different moods.
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