Claire Naylor (Jones Editorial)

Traveling by train can be the ideal stress-free weekend getaway. With a new London to Edinburgh high-speed train service being launched, Lonely Planet looks at the best short breaks by train from London. Be inspired to take a spa day in Bath, spend time on the river in Cambridge, or hunt out Bristol's best street art. Here are the best weekend breaks that are less than two hours from London by direct train.

Having a baby in the neonatal unit can be an emotional and frightening time, and you may be feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Additional pressures from work and finances can add to your fears and concerns at a time when you should be able to focus on your baby or babies.
This guide is to help parents and carers understand how Neonatal Care Leave and Pay works and whether it applies to you.

The Treasury in the ancient city of Petra bathed in candlelight. Paul Biris/Getty Images
There’s an enigmatic thrill to the adventures of the night. What’s the jungle like under the cover of darkness? How many constellations can you spot in the clearest skies? Can you walk a familiar trail with nothing but moonlight to guide you?

Pompeii – the mere word conjures spine-chilling scenes of apocalyptic skies and frantic, panicked streets. Despite the passing of nearly 2000 years since Mt Vesuvius’ fateful eruption in 79 CE, this catastrophic disaster continues to grip the world’s imagination. Ironically, what makes Pompeii most intriguing today is not its destruction but its fortuitous preservation.

No city in the world knows the ins and outs of clubbing quite like Berlin. The German capital’s nightlife history is long and storied, defined by periods like the scandalous cabarets of the Golden Twenties and the 1990 techno rave days after the fall of the Wall.
Today, Berlin is considered the world’s de facto capital for electronic music in many respects, boasting a unique club culture based upon a scene-cherished ethos – creating safe, tolerant spaces for everyone.

To see some of the world's best coral reefs and marine life, you need to hit the open water with some scuba gear. But first, you need to earn your diver certification. With a combination of idyllic conditions and reputable dive schools offering PADI or SSI qualifications, we’ve narrowed down the world's top spots for your first open water diving experience.

Part of the Marrakesh-Safi region, and nestled along Morocco’s windswept Atlantic coastline, is Essaouira. This port and bohemian town, with a UNESCO World Heritage status, is known for its striking white and blue medina. It effortlessly captures the imagination with its rich history, which dates back to the Phoenicians and Carthaginians. With its harmony between tradition and modernity and the region's stunning landscapes and vibrant energy, Essaouira has long been a magnet for travelers.

No city in the world knows the ins and outs of clubbing quite like Berlin. The German capital’s nightlife history is long and storied, defined by periods like the scandalous cabarets of the Golden Twenties and the 1990 techno rave days after the fall of the Wall.
Today, Berlin is considered the world’s de facto capital for electronic music in many respects, boasting a unique club culture.

Forget tuning in from your living room. In New York City, you can see some of your favorite TV shows from the front row of a live studio audience.
The best part? Joining one of these tapings is free. And unlike NYC’s streets – where you should act like New Yorkers by leaving celebs alone – you’re not only allowed to cheer for your favorite stars at live tapings; you’re encouraged to do so.

Make the most of your trip to London with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that London has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.

“The rainforest is like our supermarket, but we have to be careful which aisle we shop in,” chuckles Kuku Yalanji man Levi Williams, who guides visitors on cultural walks at Mossman Gorge in Queensland’s ancient Daintree Rainforest. “These things are toxic enough to kill a person within hours,” he explains, pointing to a cassowary plum on the forest floor that can only be safely ingested by the flightless bird that gave the vivid blue fruit its name.

It’s been 30 years since the Eurostar first connected London to mainland Europe via the Channel Tunnel. As an Australian living in London, I cannot tell you how excited I was the first time I arrived at St Pancras “International” to board a Paris-bound train.
A few trips later, including a recent long weekend in Amsterdam with my kid to celebrate a milestone birthday, I have put together a first-timer’s guide to riding the Eurostar.

Seville is quick to win people over. But even though you’ll soon feel a charmed familiarity with the city, its diversity will keep you rediscovering it over and over.

Ireland may be small, but the towns, cities and coastlines provide endless things to do. Whether you want to road trip alongside the Atlantic or explore the island's most intriguing cities, these five itineraries will help you build the perfect trip. They range from 4- to 6-days long, but can be extended with longer stops and detours to different places, or combined to create a week-long or two-week itinerary. Whatever you choose, plenty of adventure awaits.

One of Boston’s most popular attractions, the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail comprises 16 colonial and revolutionary historical sites, tracing the locations of the events that earned this town its status as the “Birthplace of the Revolution.”