Craving a quick escape? The August bank holiday weekend is just around the corner and this year is the perfect time to rediscover Europe’s classics. Make the most of the long weekend by exploring a bucket-list city like Paris or Rome, or take a last-minute dash to the Greek islands for a burst of late summer sun.
Corfu
Corfu is the Greek island that inspired naturalist Gerald Durrell / Image: Adobe Stock
Green-blanketed cliffs plunging into pristine waters, citrus-dotted valleys heaving with exotic bird life – this stunning Ionian island is an embarrassment of riches. No wonder it inspired naturalist Gerald Durrell to capture its distinct beauty in his famous memoirs, which were in turn adapted into the hit series The Durrells. Follow his lead by exploring Corfu’s rugged trails and white-sand beaches.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen's Alchemist restaurant is a foodie leap of faith
The hip factor is high in Copenhagen, where travellers can delight in the city’s Scandi design scene, super-cool drinking holes , and New Nordic restaurants. But if you can’t snag a table at Noma, don’t stress – there’s plenty more good eats to be found, particularly around Refshaleøen, an ex-industrial island across from CPH’s harbour. Strap in for a wild ride at Alchemist – opened on the island last year, this totally mad dining experience marries art and technology to stimulate all the senses.
