City guides

    Aerial view of Cape Town from helicopter. @DeyanD via DepositPhotos

    101 Fun Things to Do in Cape Town for Couples 2025

    By Map & Family

    April 9, 2023

    From the must-see sights to the best tours to book, these are our tips for 101 fun activities in Cape Town for couples. Discover this vibrant South African city famous…

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    26 Fun Things to do in Cascais Portugal: 2025 guide

    By Map & Family

    June 14, 2019

    Beautiful Cascais on the Portuguese coast is just 40 minutes from Lisbon. Kings and aristocrats have holidayed here and it’s easy to see why. Read on for our guide to…

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    2 Days in London: your essential itinerary 2025

    By Map & Family

    May 22, 2019

    London is packed with culture and colour. This 2 day London itinerary will show you the most iconic landmarks with time to fit in shopping and relaxing too. It’s a…

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    Gaudi buildings Barcelona. The fabulous wavy roof and walls of Casa Mila against a blue sky. Copyright@2019mapandfamily.com

    6 fun Gaudi buildings to see in Barcelona Spain

    By Map & Family

    March 9, 2019

    You can’t visit the beautiful Spanish city of Barcelona without spotting the unique buildings of Antoni Gaudi. Colourful, curvaceous and creative they won’t fail to stop you in your tracks.…

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    View of Ponte Vecchio from Uffizi. copyright©2018 mapandfamily.com

    Best Things to do in 3 Days in Florence: on a Budget

    By Map & Family

    November 13, 2018

    It’s one of the most famous and magical cities in Italy yet you can still enjoy Florence on a budget!  Here’s our guide to making the most of a 3…

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    Things to Do in Naples Italy: must-sees + day trips

    By Map & Family

    October 13, 2018

    Bustling, hustling, grimy and beautiful: Naples, Italy’s third largest city, brims with passion and energy. Neapolitan food and music are world famous but the city has many hidden treasures too. It’s…

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    Things to do in Brighton with teens. Visit Palace Pier

    Things to do in Brighton on a Family Weekend with Teenagers

    By Map & Family

    June 6, 2018

    often called London on Sea, Brighton in East Sussex on the south coast of England has also been voted one of the best city with beach destinations in the world.…

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    Vienna with teens, ferris wheel copyright ©2018 mapandfamily.com

    8 Things to Do in Vienna Austria on a Family holiday with Teens

    By Map & Family

    February 7, 2018

    Vibrant Vienna is packed with history, culture, green spaces and great places to eat. It’s easy to get around and perfect for a family weekend city break.  Here are our…

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    8 Things to do on a family holiday in Amsterdam with three generations

    By Map & Family

    January 12, 2018

    A family holiday in Amsterdam is a great choice for a multi-generation trip. Just a short hop from London, there’s plenty to see and do in a compact area, with…

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    10 of the best things to do in Dubrovnik in June

    By Map & Family

    July 6, 2017

    Our essential things to do in Dubrovnik in June. Visit Croatia’s ancient seaside city for swimming, kayaking, island-hopping, exploring beaches and visiting the famous Game of Thrones sites.

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    Barcelona city break – tips on eating, sleeping and getting around for first time visitors

    By Map & Family

    September 30, 2016

    Barcelona is a great place for a weekend break: whether you’re looking for history and culture, sunshine or shops, sea and sand or fantastic food. Here are our tips on…

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    Best Things to do in Barcelona with teenagers: 2025

    By Map & Family

    September 23, 2016

    Everyone’s talking about Barcelona. Which means that even teens might be interested if you suggest a holiday there. We went for a long weekend and can confirm that like all…

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