The most affordable (and gorgeous) 5-star hotels in the world At these chic city stays, top-tier quality comes at bargainous prices Evening Standard · Feb 16
Provence in bloom – exploring its flower festivals and the ‘perfume capital of the world’ Mimosas and violets are already out in the south of France, making it the perfect time for a pre-spring road trip The Guardian - UK · Feb 16
‘The most quietly romantic town we have ever visited’ – the enduring charm of Chiavenna, Italy Writers from George Eliot to Goethe put this Lombardy town on the map, then it fell out of fashion. Today it makes a picture-perfect alternative to the Italian lakes The Guardian - UK · Feb 15
10 of the most romantic hotels, pubs, cabins and cottages for a cosy UK getaway It’s an ideal time of year for snuggling up on a countryside break. We pick accommodation from shepherds’ huts in Somerset to a chateau in Wales The Guardian - UK · Feb 14
Grand Hotel Bristol: Wes Anderson meets A-list glamour on the Italian Riviera This luxury spa hotel in charming town of Rapallo is the place to relax and enjoy this stunning stretch of Italian coastline Evening Standard · Feb 14
The best last minute half-term holidays to book now Holiday bookings are up this half term, but it’s not too late for a great escape Evening Standard · Feb 13
Relentless UK rain prompts surge in February half-term holiday bookings Travel agents and airlines say ‘perfect storm’ of bad weather and bad news prompts 9 per cent rise in sunny destination bookings as Britons flee ‘January blues’ The Independent UK · Feb 13
How to spend one perfect day in Paris Where to eat, shop and wander on a day trip to the French capital Evening Standard · Feb 13
‘It feels as if I’m in a Richard Curtis film’: readers’ favourite romantic trips in Europe Romance is in the air on a roof terrace in Venice, rowing across Lake Bled and a fairytale garden in Stuttgart The Guardian - UK · Feb 13
Slide away! How to enjoy an aquatic odyssey in the heart of Dubai Dubbed ‘the gateway to Dubai’ and boasting the world’s largest water slide park and open-air marine aquarium, Ped Millichamp checks out Atlantis The Palm resort in the UAE Evening Standard · Feb 12
Coworth Park: The school holiday escape of your dreams Coworth Park near Ascot combines luxe relaxation with life-enhancing activities to leave all members of the family glowing Evening Standard · Feb 12
...At Sloane, Chelsea: Is this London's most romantic hotel? A hotel to seduce in, but also to be seduced by, says David Ellis Evening Standard · Feb 12
‘The intimate and the epic’: the best way to understand India is to travel by train Being a passenger in this vast country is ‘a full-blooded immersion in the local’, says the novelist whose latest protagonist is lured by the romance of the rails The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Santorini who? Milos might just be Greece’s chicest island escape And this is the hotel to know Evening Standard · Feb 11
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11 Saunas, safaris and silence in Norfolk: a winter weekend on a rewilded retreat A transformative conservation project encompassing East Anglia’s large but secluded Fritton Lake has high-end hospitality and nature-rich experiences at its heart
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 Say no to fake snow: the Austrian ski resort that likes to keep it real Like many Alpine areas faced with declining snowfall, Villach had to make a difficult choice: bring in the snow cannons or reinvent itself
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9 Share a tip on your favourite under-the-radar places and things to do in Wales Tell us about your favourite trip in Wales – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9 Cool design and wild art on a city break in Metz, north-east France The small city in the Lorraine region has been put on the map with the aid of two Parisian heavyweights – a loan from the Pompidou Centre and designer Philippe Starck’s quirky new hotel
Evening Standard · Feb 8 Is it a waste of money to sleep in business class? With more and more people choosing business class for the experience, is it now considered silly to sleep through the good stuff?
Evening Standard · Feb 8 Exploring the softer side of Las Vegas From sunrise walks and spa rituals to desert landscapes, Lauren Murphy finds serenity on the Sunset Strip
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8 Why western Sicily is Italy’s emerging arts hub Art is helping to revitalise Sicily’s ghost towns and deserted urban spaces, with the earthquake-hit town of Gibellina becoming Italy’s first Capital of Contemporary Art
The Guardian - AU · Feb 8 In the decade since my sons left home, walking has brought us together The exodus of grown children mostly happens without fanfare. For Lisa Walker, hiking the Camino turned into both a goodbye and a glimpse at the future
The Guardian - AU · Feb 7 The revived Sydney to London ‘kangaroo route’ costs $50,000 a ticket. But you can do it for less than $10,000 A travel company has recreated the 1947 journey with food and ‘refined residences’ included. We asked a travel agent to do the same itinerary on the cheap
Evening Standard · Feb 7 A foolproof weekend guide to Edinburgh Allow Gina Jackson to show you how to explore Scotland’s capital
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7 How the ‘Lowry effect’ is rejuvenating Salford and Manchester: a tour of the artist’s old haunts and new shrines There’s a lot more to LS Lowry than his matchstick men. A visit to the artist’s hometown reveals how his legacy helped turn a derelict dockland into the thriving creative hub of Salford Quays