You’ll find an indoor market hall in various world-class cities, but the combination with luxury housing makes Rotterdam’s Market Hall (MVRDV & INBO, 2014) the first of its kind. The apartments are arched over the food market in a horseshoe configuration. The main hall houses the market itself, as well as shops, various restaurants including Jamie’s Italian (from Jamie Oliver) and a fourstorey car park situated below. Look up to enjoy the massive artwork sprawled across the ceiling: the ‘Horn of Plenty’ by Arno Coenen en Iris Roskam. Sample the delights at the Markthal. In the first indoor market hall in the Netherlands, you can find nearly 100 fresh produce stalls, about 15 food shops and diverse restaurants including Jamie’s Italian (from Jamie Oliver). If you look up you will see the biggest artwork in the Netherlands, the wall painting the Horn of Plenty.

Once a provincial capital of ancient Rome and an important trading centre thanks to its strategic location along the Rhône River, Arles is a fascinating destination renowned for its impressive architecture, rich history, and thriving arts scene. The city boasts a number of impressive Roman ruins, including an amphitheatre and a theatre, which are both still used for performances today. Arles is also famous for its association with Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, who lived and worked in the city for a time and painted many of his most iconic works there. In addition, Arles is also known for its stunning natural beauty, with the nearby Camargue region providing opportunities for outdoor adventures like horseback riding, birdwatching, and hiking.

One of the highlights of La Palma is the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory containing the world's largest optical telescope. Book a daytime tour and see professional telescopes used to watch the stars, or join an evening astronomy tour to take a close-up look at the night sky yourself. The island's highest point is a stone's throw away from the observatory and makes for a great hike.