Lots of sports deliver memorable shared experiences, but few can do so against the ever-changing natural backdrop that cycling offers. Right now, the UK is blessed with some of the world’s finest cyclists – which might just be because we’ve also got some of the world’s finest cycling routes. For the enthusiastic amateurs among you, SLMan has rounded up five of the nation’s best destinations for a weekend on two wheels…

From Prohibition-style speakeasies through to some of the very best bars in the world, New York has it all when it comes to drinking destinations. Here’s where to sip in style.

We can’t deny our love for beach holidays, but when it comes to adventurous getaways, there’s nothing that beats seeing the world by stream train or shunting through lush landscapes. From the Italian route on the Orient Express to a view of the Canadian Rockies through panoramic windows, here’s our favourite train journeys you can board from around the world…

Amsterdam’s crowded canals, protests ripping through Barcelona’s core, cruise ships marring Dubrovnik’s beauty – some of our best-loved travel spots are creaking under the weight of their popularity. As overtourism rages on, it’s a good moment to celebrate some lesser-travelled destinations, places where congested streets and soaring prices aren’t the norm. From Kanazawa in Japan to Dinant in Belgium, SL contributor Olivia Rawes highlights six alternatives for crowd-free travel.

From the fashion to the romance, Paris will always be one of our favourite European cities. Easy to get to from London thanks to the Eurostar, home to some of the world’s finest food and a source of sartorial inspiration on every street, there are several reasons why we return time and time again. Read on for our ultimate Paris travel guide...