INSANE: 16 | Vintage Vibes

I have found the very best hotels in Cape Verde for a luxury stay

Escape to these Atlantic Ocean islands off the west coast of Africa and stay at one of these low-key luxury resorts

The Independent UK · Jan 2

Hottest hotel openings for 2026

From a private island in the French Riviera to a wine tasting retreat in Guadalupe, Suzannah Ramsdale rounds up next year’s most intriguing new hotels

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025

I could not forgive the father who left me. Until a chance encounter changed my outlook

In 2025 I learned that reconciliation is less about a grand apology than a shift in perspective, says writer and screenwriter Carolin Würfel

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025

Inside the bunker that was a secret for five decades and designed to hold all of Congress after a nuclear strike – that you can visit today

The underground stronghold under the grounds of a sprawling property in West Virginia contains all the necessary facilities for federal lawmakers to continue to carry out their duties – all from behind 25-tonne blast doors

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025

Why the Maldives is the best place to test the blue mind theory

The Blue Prescription spa programme at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives harnesses the health benefits of water. Angelina Villa-Clarke dives in

Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2025

Villa Làrio: a peaceful boutique on the spectacular shore of Lake Como

Jonathan Prynn checks into a splendid palazzo — with views of George Clooney’s pad across the water

Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2025

Luxury Rosewood hotel put up for sale amid renewed investor interest in London

The five-star Rosewood London has reportedly been put on the market as investor interest returns to the capital’s luxury hotel sector

Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025

3 Trips to Escape the Winter Doldrums, Including An Epic Cruise

Three winter vacation ideas to suit different types of travelers.

Kiplinger · Dec 26, 2025

Holiday chaos as British travel company goes bust after half a century

Thousands of customers left in limbo as Ickenham Travel Group joins growing list of failed holiday firms

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025

The best reading retreats to book for 2026: from Portugal to Perthshire

Yachts in Ibiza, villas in the Loire Valley... it’s never been more luxurious to escape on a reading holiday

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025