Massachusetts’ state capital is flying the flag for America’s 250th birthday, with events as diverse as the city itself

WITH ITS EXQUISITE LIBRARIES, ECLECTIC BOOKSHOPS AND COSY, STORIED PUBS, THIS CHARMING UNIVERSITY CITY IS IDEAL FOR A LITERARY-THEMED VISIT IN WINTER

This city in southeastern France is known for its ancient history and legendary culinary scene — but it’s also worth visiting for its forward-looking green initiatives and young chefs who aren’t afraid to experiment

One Bath location that Jane Austen wrote about – criticising the houses as being too small – is New King Street. Come to number 19, in which several rooms recreate interiors in a typical 18th-century

With beautiful colleges set along a meandering river, this East Anglian treasure is a great place to relax, recharge and dream

Get into the festive spirit with a trip to one of England’s most historic cities