The best urban gardens in Europe
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has sprung up once again in London, with a crop of globally inspired show gardens from Manchester, Zimbabwe, Dubai, Kyoto…
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Travel calendar: where to go in May
Dust off the hiking boots, mountain bikes or sailing boats – clement weather in both hemispheres means it’s time to get outdoors. The Blue Mountains,…
Old-school vs new class: country breaks for all tastes
We love a cottage in the Cotswolds, Loire Valley château or cave house in Santorini; but, we’re not sticklers for tradition. A new crop of…
Ski special: our favourite destinations for ice-cool après-ski
We all know the world’s best hangover cure is simply clipping on your skis and gliding through the nearest mint-fresh mountain scenery. Which is probably…
Ski special: where to stay this season
The first part of our ski-season series uncovers the best luxury lodges and chalets to slope off to this year
Eau là là: the coolest bar in Paris right now
At Herbarium, former perfumer Oscar Quagliarini is shaking things up with cocktails that could almost double as cologne.
Summer series: oyster farming in the Languedoc
It doesn’t get much more Gallic than gallivanting between vineyards and oyster farms in a vintage 2CV, one of many experiences on offer at très magnifique Château St Pierre de Serjac in the Languedoc…
The best honeymoon suites in the world
We've rounded up the hotel rooms (plus tents, cabins, tree houses, villas and bungalows!) that'll make your newlywed jaws drop.
SongSmith: matching your music to your hotel
From elevator pop in a Parisian townhouse to country ballads at a Colorado ranch, we've paired new music with the boutique stays that fit the mood. Add these tunes to your travel playlist.
Pigging out in Paris: a neighbourhood tour of South Pigalle
Where to eat, drink, sleep and splurge on punk-inspired baubles in one of Paris's hottest neighbourhoods.
Spring desserts from some of our favourite hotel chefs
What raisin shortage? These Easter treats from boutique stays around the globe steer clear of the dried fruit that's currently in low supply.
The French wellness escape for anyone who hates wellness escapes
Yes, beauty is pain. But what if sometimes beauty is drinking the world’s best wines, dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant and having grape seeds tenderly massaged into your skin? Say hello to Les Sources de Caudalie.
