The details make the difference.
Planning a city break or a day at a famous sight? Find advice on getting around, what to bring and the details worth checking before you go.
Start planningBefore you go
Guides for every destination →
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: choose the right ticket
Decide whether you want island time, statue access or only a harbour view before buying. Liberty Island, Ellis Island, the pedestal and the crown have different access rules; a cruise past the statue is not a ticket to step ashore.
Castle Hill and the Promenade: Nice’s views without a rushed climb
Pair Castle Hill with a manageable stretch of Nice’s seafront. Choose the ascent that suits your legs, take time for the view and leave the whole Promenade or a beach afternoon optional.
Cimiez in Nice: olive gardens, Roman remains and the Matisse closure
Go up to Cimiez for olive trees, Roman remains and a different side of Nice. Musée Matisse remains a worthwhile attraction, but its current closure changes the museum choice.
Cours Saleya and Old Nice: a market morning with socca
Make Cours Saleya the centre of a Nice market morning, then walk into the Old Town. The trading day matters: Monday brings antiques rather than the usual flower-market plan, and the socca stop has its own service days.
Nice’s Port Lympia: waterfront colour and a socca lunch
Give Nice’s port an outing of its own, with colourful quays and a simple Niçois lunch. This route stays around Port Lympia rather than repeating the Castle Hill climb or Old Town market walk.
Nice’s Villa Masséna and a Belle Époque promenade
Use Villa Masséna to understand the Riviera behind Nice’s grand seafront hotels. Pair its garden and local-history collections with a short walk past Le Negresco.
Muynak from Nukus: the ship cemetery, museum and a long road day
Give the stranded ships and museum their own day from Nukus. This plan explains what to see, how to arrange the return journey and lunch, and why the present Aral Sea shoreline is a separate expedition.
A first weekend in Oaxaca: streets, markets and Monte Albán
Plan two days in Oaxaca around Santo Domingo, central markets and a separate Monte Albán outing, with time for a regional meal and shorter alternatives.
Jalatlaco in Oaxaca: a short church and neighbourhood walk
Explore Jalatlaco around San Matías church and its cobbled streets, with a compact route, respectful photography and a meal back near Santo Domingo.
Monte Albán from Oaxaca: what to see and how to plan
Give Monte Albán a separate Oaxaca outing, with a route through the main plaza, sensible sun protection and clear transport, guide and admission choices.
No guides found. Try another destination or topic.