Italy never has a bad time to visit, only bad decisions. This month-by-month guide to Italy weather shows you when to hit the coast, the art cities and the countryside – and how to dodge the crowds in 2026.

Tirana won't let you catch your breath – loud, colourful and constantly on the move. Discover 14 things to see in Albania's capital, plus where to stay, how to get there and what it costs.

The most romantic town in Istria: St Euphemia, the Grisia lanes, the Zlatni Rt forest park, the islands and Michelin-starred cuisine.

Discover the Pink City, where medieval lanes of fired brick meet the building of space rockets and the serene beauty of the Canal du Midi.

Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, the plane wreck, Reynisfjara black beach and Dyrhólaey. How to plan the south coast of Iceland and where to watch out for treacherous waves.

The Dolomites in Italy with kids are one of the best destinations in the Alps — this year we went for the first time with our two-year-old and tested everything from pushchairs to cable cars. A guide: pushchair paradise, town strolls, a rainy-day plan and the Dolomites with a dog.