Europe

From the timeless charm of cobblestone streets to the elegant ambiance of rooftop terraces, Rome's best luxury hotels serve as gateways to the city's enchanting history and cosmopolitan charm.

Paris is a magical city—there’s no denying that. And, if spending an evening getting lost exploring its enchanting streets by night doesn’t hold a place on your bucket list, we’re sure it will be sitting firmly in the number one position by the time you’re done with this article.

We all deserve to soar into the sunset as often as our jobs and lives allow, so this year, there’s a new plan of attack: staggered spending. 

We've teamed up with TravaCalm to serve up some of 2024's hottest travel trends. 

We’re always manifesting our next adventure here at Urban List, and it's no secret that we love a sneaky hack to help us get going without all the fuss—that’s where the Australia Post Platinum Travel Mastercard comes in.

Dust off your passport—Urban List Vacays has arrived. 

We've curated the very best and most extraordinary vacays with daycays in England, Scotland, and Wales—we’re converting foodies, adventure seekers, wellness warriors and, of course, culture-chasers. 

So you think you know Great Britain? You’ve been to London, popped over to Edinburgh, maybe you’ve even checked out Oxford or Cambridge. But there is so much more to Great Britain than iconic monuments and red buses. 

International travel is back in full swing, and you know what that means—checking into some of the dreamiest digs around the globe. 

Vacations are finally back on and we couldn’t be more pumped. Our bucket list has never been longer, and wanderlust is in full force. 

Take note, these are four of the coolest cities you need to visit in the U.K

We’ve picked four of the coolest cities in Croatia to holiday at so all you have to do is fire up the group chat and start booking.

Take note, these are the most beautiful places to visit in Greece. 

Book in that annual leave gang, these are the best places to visit in Italy right now. 

It’s official. 2022 is the year we’re finally able to get back to doing what we love most —traveling and exploring the world. But perhaps the most iconic of trips that we have missed the most during these past two years is the elusive Euro summer.

With WA's borders officially set to open from Saturday 5 February, Qantas has wasted no time announcing a brand new direct route from Perth to Rome set to take off as early as June 2022.

Island life if the best kind of life but there are only so many times you can go to the Greek islands before you realise there’s more to life than lamb gyros on the beach. Hard to believe but true, we promise. 

Five and a half metres under the icy seas of Norway's North Atlantic ocean lies a restaurant that's making waves across the world.

 Portugal's capital city is fast becoming a go-to destination for wanderlusters. 

Game of Thrones fans better book their tickets to Banbridge, Ireland, because a Game of Thrones studio tour is coming to Northern Ireland in 2020.

If a run-of-the-mill Airbnb just doesn’t cut it for you, we’ve got just the ticket; how does a night in the Louvre sound?

Busabout is on the hunt for six travel hungry content creators to undertake the job of a lifetime. That’s right, you could be getting paid to travel around Europe, Asia or the USA.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be inside a painting, you can now see for yourself at Van Gogh, la nuit étoilée. This amazing exhibit at Paris’ own digital art centre, L’Atelier des Lumières, allows you to walk among Van Gogh’s artwork and experience them in a whole new way.

Heads up team, this is your culture bucket list the next time you’re in town for tea with the queen.

Last week it was ridiculously cheap airfares to Athens, this week it’s just as good a deal that’ll take you to Berlin.

2019’s Tomorrowland seems like something out of a dream, but this mind-blowing EDM experience is not just a fantasy.

Perth to Athens for $598 return sounds too good to be true, but it’s the latest deal low-cost airline Scoot is pedalling.

There’s so much more than legalised weed and live, ahem, entertainment when it comes to the many reasons why Amsterdam should be on everyone’s European hit list. Coined as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and with more canals than Venice, the city’s postcard architecture, cobblestone streets and pancake houses (if you see a sign with “pannekoek” run don’t walk) all add to its charm. 

We’ve created a list of our favourite rooftop bars and restaurants for you to climb up to. You’ll get insane cityscape views while dancing 'til late above the bustling city. Kodak moment? Check.

Wales is the neglected middle child of the UK. Everyone’s heard of it, but it’s all too often overlooked in favour of its bigger English and Scottish siblings. But you’d be a fool to ignore this crazy beautiful part of Britain. 

London is a funny place divided into very distinct boroughs. Lucky for those who visit, each borough holds its own lifestyle and mix of communities, but it’s hard to know where to stay. Which is why we’ve singled out four neighbourhoods you absolutely have to check out when you’re in London, and what to do when you’re there. Here’s your hit list for London.

London can be expensive. Like crazy expensive.

Each year a group of carefully curated artists from all over the world descend on Jukkasjärvi in Sweden to create the snow and ice wonderland that is ICEHOTEL.

Few cities so pleasantly surprise as Düsseldorf, with its rollicking nightlife, boundary-pushing architecture and world-class art and fashion scenes well and truly defying its reputation for docility. While the city can appear all-business (the North-Rhine Westphalian capital is one of Germany’s wealthiest thanks to thriving banking and telecom industries), one night spent in a local brewpub will blow those assumptions out of the water.

Tucked away in Finnish Lapland, the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is home to some of the most magical igloos and chalets, transforming it into the ideal winter wonderland meets glamping staycation. Think snow-covered wilderness and a trail of quaint igloos with glass roofs, so the only view that you have in bed is the whimsical dance of the aurora borealis. 

Oh London, you sunny-one-minute, freezing-the-next, confusing centre of all things wonderful. Getting lost in England’s capital is a joy because you’re never really lost. And doing it on your own can be tough when it’s full of mates sinking pints and swapping stories in the pub. But fear not, friend, travelling alone in London is easier than you’d think. Once you’ve mastered the public transport system, it’s all smooth sailing. If not for a few delays. Don’t panic, it’s part of the fun! Here’s how to do London on your own, because you’re the best date anyone could want, right?

The Ritz-Carlton Paris is now home to the world’s first Chanel spa, and it’s basically like walking into a high-end Chanel store which has been transformed into a breathtakingly glamourous spa at the two-storey Ritz Club. Think exquisite facials, scrubs, wraps and makeovers using high-end Chanel skincare and make-up products. They also offer a signature Chanel massage, which is essentially a therapeutic guilty pleasure designed to awaken all your senses.  Just take our money.

Bet you thought those hours between flights were for handy-wipe showers and napping in a corner didn’t you?

The island of Vis off the coast of Croatia is holiday goals.

ICYMI Yacht Week is the floating paradise of your dreams.

It's not too late to book that spontaneous trip to Europe.

These are the best day trips to take on your next London holiday.

Paris is potentially the tourist capital of the world. It can be hard to truly immerse yourself in the city when everywhere you look someone is bumping into you with their selfie stick or shouting awful French at a local as they struggle to find the nearest Maccas—not exactly the vibe all of the saved snaps of paradise in your Insta feed gave you. But fear not, because we’ve teamed up with experts on all things Parisian, L’OR Espresso, to bring you five things you didn’t know you could do in Paris. 

If you haven’t been to Granada in Spain, you are absolutely missing out. Yeah it's beautiful, and yeah it’s home to the Alhambra which is probably one of the most spectacular places you’ll ever visit, but MOST importantly, you get FREE tapas with just about every glass of wine you purchase. Anywhere. Amazing, no?

She loves pasta, just like you. 

Permission to dust off your passport and book a well-earned trip to Malta.

These are the best markets in London so you can live like a local.

Calling all foodie travellers. We’re here to give you a few local secrets on how to best eat your way around Italy’s most famous island - Sicily. 

If you’re all about living the high life, Marrakech is the place for you.

Australian cities have copped their fair share of big ol’ storms in the past couple of months, from the dumping of rain in Victoria in late November, to the superstorm that Sydney didn’t actually cop this week—weather just keeps getting crazier and crazier.

Crack open your diary and make room for one of these epic trips in 2018

Start wiping those tears with your Woolies receipts, this is how the other half travel.

Holidays are often seen as a luxury. And we get it, we really do—those things are expensive. But, here at The Urban List we are super thrifty, and we’ve managed to hack our way to two international holidays a year…without sacrificing UberEats and plenty of vino along the way.

If Paris, Barcelona and Rome are old hat to you, then perhaps it’s time to look outside the box when it comes to your next European holiday.

Looking for an exotic getaway that ticks all the boxes? And by boxes we mean great food, great fun and (of course), great Instagram fodder…

If you’ve never visited London, I can (sort of) understand how this megatropolis of often questionable weather, cramped streets packed with confused tourists and angry commuters, a weird tube system and a nation of obsessed tea drinkers might not be your first choice of holiday location. Well, I'm here to tell you that you couldn't be more wrong.

Paris has a lot to boast about. Not content to be home to the Mona Lisa, the Eiffel Tower and the original Chanel boutique, there’s also exceptional fromage, wine, nutella crepes and more striped Breton T-shirts than you can throw an artisan baguette at.

I’m sure you knew this, but just in case you need reminding, Amsterdam is the greatest city in the whole damn world. Grab your bags, your can-do attitude, and don’t bloody worry about being tired. You can sleep later.

When visiting Spain, most tourists are drawn to the major cities like Barcelona, Malaga, Sevilla and Madrid, and rightly so, all those places are amazing. But if you’re planning on a longer trip, and especially if you’re hiring a car and taking to the road, there are some absolutely stunning towns that are less well-known but equally wonderful places to experience.