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Escaping the bustle of London can provide much-needed respite – and what better way to make the most of your break from the city than with your own holiday home you can return to again and again? Photo: Best of Suffolk “Owning a holiday home me...

A food and wine lover’s haven and for those who love the great outdoors, Madeira is an easy holiday that offers a big reward… Photo: Simon Zino/Visit Madeira As we pass through yet another new Madeiran landscape – this one above cloud level som...

With breath-taking sea views from every room, interiors by leading designers and restaurants run by Michelin chefs the luxury Amara Hotel Cyprus is a contemporary classic… Photo: Amara Hotel Wherever you are in the Amara Hotel – be it your bedr...

With light at the end of the Covid-tunnel, we are looking forward to heading to the sun once again. However, the pandemic has taught us is the importance of privacy and personal space and so crowded beaches, busy hotels and bustling bars and re...

Villa Copenhagen in Denmark’s capital offers conscious luxury and understated Danish style to visitors exploring Scandinavia’s Viking heartland… Photo: Villa Copenhagen The imposing building now housing the Villa Copenhagen hotel in the heart o...

Win a two-night weekend stay in a junior suite at the Hilton Cambridge City Centre with bed and breakfast and a sumptuous three-course dinner…

Cross a small bridge from mainland Greece and you come across the lush, green land of Evia, home to luxury hotel Thalatta – where no stone is left unturned

As ski season gets underway, here’s why you should consider a trip to St Martin de Belleville in the Three Valleys ski area of the French Alps There’s something magical about St Martin de Belleville. The picture-postcard alpine village in the T...

At Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands, the concept of being shipwrecked has never been so appealing For the ultimate luxurious, private escape head to Peter Island, the largest private island of the 60-odd islands, cays and exposed reef...

Beyond Edinburgh lie some of Scotland’s finest lochs and isles. Explore them in style with the trip of a lifetime on board the Belmond Royal Scotsman. Words: Vicky Mayer The Scots have always been proud of their illustrious heritage and jaw-dro...

FEATURED PROMOTION The Oakley Court has been known as Windsor’s quintessentially English hotel ever since it opened in 1981 – and it’s got quite a history. It has been used as a film location for over 200 films (The Rocky Horror Picture Show is...

Although typically British interventions threatened the Bank Holiday weekend, Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa in Wiltshire still showcased the countryside at its best

Your favourite Bordeaux in your villa, a jet at your disposal – vacations have never been so luxe. Words: Cathy Hawker Imagine arriving at your carefully chosen and much anticipated holiday villa to find the temperature-controlled wine cellar w...

Lonely Planet has revealed the hottest travel trends for the year ahead The travel experts at Lonely Planet have unveiled their Best in Travel lists for 2016. These includes the top 10 countries, regions and cities to experience around the worl...

Are you searching for an autumn getaway with great walks, stunning scenery and most importantly, dog-friendly accommodation? Our friends at Pets Pyjamas have got just the thing. These cosy UK hotels welcome canines big and small The George Hote...

From Oxfordshire to the Brecon Beacons, some of the grandest country piles across the UK are available to rent for parties, weddings and holidays. Always dreamed of staying in a Downton Abbey-style mansion? Here are a few of the best stately ho...

Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance and the capital of the Tuscany region – and one weekend just isn’t enough to experience this world of its own

Lonely Planet reveals the world’s best sights in its new guide, Ultimate Travelist Call yourself a globetrotter? Lonely Planet has put together a definitive list of the world’s best sights and with 500 places included, there’s no shortage of i...

The Seychelles is a melting pot of different cultures, meaning a unique experience with something for everyone. Words: Vicky Smith The Seychelles was uninhabited throughout most of recorded history. As you swoop in to land on Mahé – this Indian...

London hotspot El Patron is opening Europe’s first tequila hotel on the Isle of Wight this autumn From the first booze-free bar to a bone broth café, this summer has seen a number of quirky drinking and dining destinations open in the capital. ...

There’s more to Doha than shopping malls and skyscrapers. Behind the gleaming exterior of Qatar’s capital city lies culture in abundance, finds Kat Hopps I like cities with soul. Grid lines with intricate histories stemming from riotous neighb...

The Peninsula Hotels portfolio will soon include London as plans for a 190-bedroom hotel in the heart of Belgravia are revealed London’s luxury hotels could soon have to compete with a new addition in the five-star category. Grosvenor Britain...

King’s Cross is the place to be right now – but enough to actually take a break there? Considering the Great Northern Hotel is home to Plum + Spilt Milk and the GNH Bar, the answer is an obvious one for us

Kat Hopps immerses herself into the South Tyrolean rural lifestyle at Adler Mountain Lodge, gateway to the awesome Dolomites in northeastern Italy Driving up the winding ascent of South Tyrol’s Alpe di Siusi region, you are struck by its anomal...

Be the first to know about the latest hotel openings around the world and hottest new destinations with our round-up of travel news Tri, Sri Lanka Tri, Sri Lanka, is the talk of the luxury travel town, and rightly so. The new boutique hotel – ...

From the midnight sun to Scandi interiors you’ll love, now’s the perfect time to visit Stockholm, the ultimate in stylish mini break destinations Words: Vicky Mayer ABBA fans were puzzled when singer Agnetha chose to retire and spend her days p...

FEATURED PROMOTION The coastal resort of Bournemouth has a lot to offer for a spring break this year, with over seven miles of golden sand beaches, a range of accommodation to meet all budgets and lively restaurants. Plus, many of the hotels in...

New York City could be the ideal destination for Londoners travelling on holiday. Discover a host of American attractions with a city break in the Big Apple, from the bright lights of Times Square to the nature trail that is Soho’s The High Lin...

Find your zen and discover unique Mayan heritage along the beautiful stretches of Mexico’s Riviera Maya

Secret coast lines, beautiful beaches, lively cities and of course football, there are many reasons to visit Brazil. But now there’s one more. Brazil’s thriving contemporary art and design scene has taken off in a big way, says Kat Hopps, as sh...