Rome Rooftop

Rome on top: A rooftop tour of the city

See & Do

Rome is steeped in history, hence the moniker “The Eternal City”, but trying to soak in everything the Italian capital has to offer can be tiring at the best of times, especially given the scorching summer temperatures and sheer volume of sights to feast your eyes upon. Sometimes, you just need to find a spot with a good view so you can relax and take it all in, usually with a cheeky Aperol Spritz and a few snacks to savour on the side. Luckily, there are an abundance of rooftop restaurants and bars in Rome which cater to every need, whilst providing a stunning backdrop to whatever treat you’re indulging in, whether it be a scoop of gelato, a morning espresso, or your dozenth pizza of the trip.

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Diving in Barbados – 7 incredible diving spots to explore

Guides & Tips

If the appeal of floating face down on toasty-warm azure waters hasn’t quite gripped you yet, read on. With just some basic kit you can drift into the underwater wonders of tropical Barbados, home to quirky creatures, diverse corals and Turtle Grass that undulates gently in the barely noticeable currents. Gaze long enough and you’ll spot camouflaged critters waiting patiently for their next meal. Don’t worry it’s not you. Even if you’re lucky enough to spot a placid nurse shark or two, your flesh is just not appealing. Which, from a shark, is frankly the biggest compliment you’ll get.

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9 of the best restaurants in Barbados

Food & Drink

Before you’ve even finished typing in ‘best restaurants in Barbados’, Google will reward you with plenty of highbrow eating options. The only problem with that is, pea foam, parfaits and lemon confit jus aren’t really staples of hearty Bajan cooking.

On the island, fish reigns supreme. And the Bajans? They mostly likely their fish fried. Served in a myriad of different ways – but frying is the key ingredient. Hefty portions of macaroni pie might sit a little too heavy at lunch, which is when a ‘cutter’ is your best option. No spoilers here, more on those cutters later. But you’ll find them served in most of the street food shacks and trucks across Barbados. The national dish of Cou Cou & Flying Fish has to be tried at least once – and, of course, we’ve clued you in on the best place to try it.

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Discover 9 of the best restaurants in New York

Food & Drink

Food, glorious food: New York is the global destination for those who like to eat, and it’s obvious why. In the same way that London seems to have a pub on every corner, it sometimes feels like every street in New York has a kick ass restaurant worthy of enough Michelin stars to form a galaxy. This can be overwhelming, but to help you out here are some of the best places to indulge:

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8 fantastic districts of New York that should be on your radar

Guides & Tips

New York, New York, or so the ditty goes from old Frank, yet visitors still flock to Manhattan as if it’s the only part of the city. Whilst they’re not wrong to be taken in by the skyscrapers and bright lights, the different districts of New York offer a plethora of unmissable attractions too. So, before you plan your itinerary between Battery Park and 110th Street, read below for New York districts, explained.

New York cocktail guide

Manhattans to Martinis: the New York cocktail guide

Food & Drink

When it comes to New York cocktail hour is most definitely a thing. After all, not every city gets a drink named after each of its boroughs, and there’s a good reason for that. In New York, old world class meshes with new world inventiveness, producing some of the finest drinking establishments on earth. It’s no surprise that Sinatra spent his evenings boozing around the city that never sleeps, and libation wise things have only gotten better since then. There isn’t much that can beat savouring a Manhattan whilst overlooking that famous skyline (although those with a sweet tooth might be more partial to sipping on a Bronx).

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Lights, camera, action: New York filming locations

See & Do

From King Kong to Ugly Betty, part of the reason New York has such an appeal is because of the time we spend watching it on screen. The city offers the perfect backdrop to all sorts of stories from all genres, so no matter what your preference is, you’re bound to spot something familiar. There are hundreds of New York filming locations, as well as several famous movie buildings in New York City and we’ve put together some of the best known, from North to South.

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New York

Destination

Ordinarily, parks, museums and bridges would be last on our list of recommendations, but even New York’s holiday basics are bigger, better and brasher than anywhere else’s. Yes, you can flit from one iconic film location to another or shop for big name brands, but New York really rewards those that dare to explore.