The most in-demand new chalets to book for 2025 — from party pads to cosy cabins With glossy décor and mod-cons galore, these are the most in-demand new group stays on the slopes for this winter Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2024
The Tudor effect: the English historic houses profiting from Wolf Hall An increasing interest in Henry VIII and the new BBC drama about his reign have boosted visitor numbers for castles and palaces used as filming locations and connected to the king The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024
‘This is perfect’ – my ideal winter cottage, in north Wales This cosy homestead offers all the simple pleasures for a winter escape: great scenery, log burners, no wifi and a pile of paperbacks The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024
‘It felt wild and mystical’: readers’ favourite remote spots in Europe Our tipsters have found solitude in glorious mountains, islands and coastlines from the Highlands to the Aegean The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2024
11 Best Christmas markets in Europe — and the most stylish hotels nearby From a blow the budget trip to Prague and its many festive markets, to a purse-friendly break to Budapest, these are the best Christmas weekenders for all budgets Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024
Japan police arrest American tourist, 65, accused of defacing one of Tokyo’s most iconic shrines American tourist Steve Hayes was arrested on Wednesday ‘on suspicion of damaging property’ at the Meiji Jingu shrine The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
Snowshoes and saunas: why Italy’s Bormio is perfect for winter sports and pampering The medieval Lombardy town in the Valtellina Alps will host the skiing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, but for now it’s full of under-the-radar charm The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024
Where tourists seldom tread, part 13: three more British places with tales to tell We visit Wakefield’s rhubarb triangle Britannia’s westernmost amphitheatre in Carmarthen, and Colne - home of Monty Python’s favourite cobblestones The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024
Is the party over for Belgrade’s club scene on the Danube? Raft houses, known as ‘splavs’, became synonymous with the hedonistic nightclub scene in Serbia’s capital. Now they are being cleared from the river to make way for luxury flats, bars and shops The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024
2025's hottest ticket? A new luxury Belmond sleeper train makes its maiden voyage this month Rail travel looks a whole lot different on board the Belmond’s new uber-luxury sleeper train, which will chug through some of the UK and Wales’s most breathtaking backdrops Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
Cruise Company Offers 'Skip Forward' Four-year Voyage As A Getaway From Trump's Second Presidency Villa Vie Residences has launched a four-year global cruise, marketed as an escape from Trump's second presidency, offering an extensive, luxury voyage across seven continents. International Business Times UK · Nov 11, 2024
Tell us about a great place to stay near a city station – you could win a holiday voucher Share details of accommodation near a main railway station in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024
The Basque Country nature reserve at risk from Guggenheim expansion plans The Urdaibai Bird Center, near Bilbao, is a haven for migrating ospreys and herons, but the city’s famous museum is ruffling its feathers The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024
Terme di Saturnia: the wellness hotel with thermal springs which locals swear by Italians swear by the healing waters at Tuscany’s famous thermal springs. Samantha Herbert takes the plunge with a one-of-a-kind wellness trip Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024
International Business Times UK · Nov 10, 2024 'We Were Illegally In China': UK Family Shares How A Visa Mistake Led To Fines And A Stressful Forced Exit From Shanghai A UK family was fined and expelled from Shanghai after a minor visa error rendered their stay illegal, leading to a tense encounter with Chinese authorities and a forced departure.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024 Tide’s out, dinner’s up: why Wales is at the forefront of a seaweed revolution Food, fertiliser, fuel … seaweed has been a life force for centuries. On a coastal foraging trip in Pembrokeshire, we discover it’s now behind a new green initiative, too
Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024 Four Seasons Seychelles at Desroches: the tropical island escape where you can spot giant tortoises This Indian Ocean idyll is bucket list destination for beach bums and animal lovers alike. Hayley Spencer checks in and comes face to face with the island’s majestic creatures
Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024 Truffle hunting and island hopping: why Istria is Europe's hidden gem The heart-shaped peninsula is a foodie haven which boasts grand ancient architecture and stunning countryside. Abha Shah uncovers the Adriatic’s best-kept secret
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024 ‘Fragile’ Pompeii to cap daily tourist numbers at 20,000 to protect the site Nearly four million people visited the main Pompeii site in 2023, a third more than the previous year
Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2024 Barbados done right: sustainable wellness at paradise resort Apes Hill This community has been developed around one of the world’s best golf courses, but is growing into a unique gem that offers way more than sport. Martin Robinson embraces the island life
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024 Second to none: why Porto is my number one for a city break in Portugal Second cities can be more welcoming and fun than capitals, perhaps nowhere more so than Porto, with its less manicured charm
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024 ‘I’m here for the ghosts’: an after-dark walk through Istanbul in search of its soul The author of the Istanbul-set Inspector Ikmen novels takes a trip into the Old City’s thrilling and turbulent past
Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024 The chic London hotels under £300 a night Stylish and affordable hotels in the capital? Yes, they do exist. Our editors pick the chic crash pads that won’t break the bank
Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024 Christian Louboutin's guide to Melides, Portugal: Chez Daniel, speedos and a party tower Legendary shoe designer Christian Louboutin shares the secrets of a tiny Portuguese village where he has a home
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024 ‘Joyce and Hemingway loved lingering here. I can see why’: readers’ favourite small cities in Europe Art nouveau cafes, Ottoman architecture and beer halls make these modest cities a big draw away from the crowds