Underground art: exploring the unique designs of London’s tube seats Most metros use plastic or metal, but the distinctive fabrics on London’s network are full of clues to its history The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
NSW’s Most Lush Getaways For Couples, From Mountain Stays To Bougie Beach Hotels Email notifications off, bathrobes on! Pedestrian.tv · Dec 10, 2025
The Phoenicia Malta, Floriana, hotel review HOTELS: This stunning 1920s-style hotel draws you in with its sense of elevated luxury, says Sian Elvin, but its fascinating background in an island full of history will stay with you long after you leave The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
‘This is the real Santa’s workshop’: a trip to Germany’s toy village You don’t have to be a child to enjoy Seiffen, the magical ‘home of Christmas’ where they’ve been making traditional wooden toys for hundreds of years The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025
Camiral, Girona: a wellness resort that even teenagers will enjoy Hammams, golf buggies and gourmet feasts replace teenage grunts with genuine smiles – proving the wellness isn’t just in the spa, but in the atmosphere, says Rebecca Thornton Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2025
Supermarché sweep: the treats we love to buy on holiday in Europe Italian sweets, Irish smoked fish, honey cakes in Belgium … Our writers choose the stores and local delicacies they make a beeline for when travelling The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025
Flying into Sydney for the marathon next weekend? Your guide on where to stay, what to eat and what to do Tens of thousands of lucky runners are expected to flock into the glistening east coast city for Australia’s biggest marathon – now in its second year as a World Major. Katie Strick has a one-week bucket list Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2025
Where the real Rudolph lives: reindeer herding with the Sami people in Sweden’s wild west In the snowy mountains of Grövelsjön, visitors can get a rare glimpse into a little-known traditional way of life – and sleep in a tipi under the stars The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025
How to visit Marrakech with children: Morocco's family-friendly capital Gorgeous riads, lively markets and camel rides in the desert make this North African city ideal next time you want to whisk away the kids – if you travel at the right time, says Jemima Sisson Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2025
Wouldn’t it be great to still be living in aviation’s golden age? TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on the good old days of flying, the expansion of drop-off fees, keeping visas in rapidly filling passports, and the best options for enjoying early-spring sunshine The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025
‘One of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the world’: readers’ favourite churches in Europe Wonderful art, mysterious history, amazing design and beautiful locations have drawn our tipsters to these shrines from Norway to Bulgaria The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025
We tested Europe’s luxurious new ‘business-class’ sleeper bus between Amsterdam and Zurich A new overnight bus service in the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland offers comfort and sustainability The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025
The most fabulous London hotel Christmas trees Christmas creations so spectacular, even Scrooge himself couldn’t resist getting into the festive spirit Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025
We found the authentic Liguria: an off-season road trip through north-west Italy’s brilliant villages and cuisine By avoiding the famous hotspots and travelling in December, we enjoy culinary delights and historic charms without the summer crowds The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025 Get your skates on: 10 of the best pop-up ice rinks in the UK From city rooftops to seafront winter wonderlands, these are some of the best places to slide into Christmas
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025 Share a tip on taking part in an organised challenge in the UK or overseas From charity treks to open water swims and urban trail runs, tell us about a trip based around a physical challenge – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025 The Beaumont Mayfair: a hotel that deserves to be much more famous than it is Step into this discreet London hideaway, where club-like comfort and seamless service combine to create one of the city’s most quietly captivating escapes. It is, quite simply, a very chic stay
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025 ‘It’s like striding across the top of the world’: the Pennines’ new Roof of England walk The route showcases the North Pennines’ unsung landscapes. We road test a 50-mile section that takes in golden forests, high moors and pretty villages
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025 ‘I was hooked’: the rise of the intrepid female solo traveller Women of all ages, especially older ones, are actively choosing to travel alone. What’s behind the trend?
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025 Winter warmer in the woods: a sizzling sauna and cool, cosy cabin deep in a Sussex forest Architect-built cabins and a sauna blend seamlessly into the High Weald landscape and make the most of its magnificent views
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025 Is Mozambique 2026's hottest destination? Ultra-high-end retreats and untouched natural beauty are drawing elite travellers to this east coast African nation – here’s why you should join them
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2025 Milestone birthday trips are trending: here's how to plan the perfect destination trip Nothing says celebrating in style like a big birthday voyage. Here’s the low-down on perfecting your festivities away from home
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2025 24 hours in York: the chic Christmas market stay less than two hours from London An impressive festive market, Michelin-starred restaurants and chic, affordable stays make York the ideal pre-Christmas weekender, says Jes Salter
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2025 Pete’s Eats, north Wales’ famous climbers’ cafe, reopens its doors This Eryri refuge for hillwalkers and climbers has been reborn, breathing new life into the once-struggling mountain village of Llanberis
International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2025 Viral 'Jordan Desert Airbnb' Claims Guests Sleep in a Cave With Hyenas and Scorpions — But Does It Actually Exist? A traveller's $40 open-air Airbnb stay in Jordan's Wadi Rum Desert has gone viral, sparking debate over safety, authenticity and the unusual desert experience he says was 'five out of five'.