Patricia Gucci's guide to Venice: carnival, Murano glass and flat shoes The Italian businesswoman and granddaughter of the founder of Gucci shares her top tips and insider guide to the city Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
‘A log cabin straight out of a children’s book’: a remote woodland stay near the Lake District With no television or phone signal, we had no option but to disconnect from everyday life and appreciate the woods, rivers and fells The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
‘It’s overpriced tat’: Christmas markets divide opinion across the UK Residents and businesses complain about busy crowds, loss of trade, repetitive stalls and extortionate prices The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
The Oberoi Udaivilas: the palatial hotel that'll make you feel like royalty Lavish interiors and spoiling service set this palatial Oberoi resort apart in The City of Lakes, says Gina Jackson Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2024
Great Dane: a tour of Denmark’s culture, countryside and coast Lakes, saunas, art, food – and Hamlet’s castle. A whistlestop tour of the best that Denmark has to offer The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento: this historic hotel is an oasis of calm This family-owned institution on Italy’s southwest coast celebrated its 190th anniversary this year — and it’s better than ever, says Jonathan Prynn Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2024
Can I learn the secrets to finding joy on a journey through Bhutan, one of the world's happiest nations? Radhika Aligh heads to the Land of the Thunder Dragon for a historic pilgrimage through its mountains — and meets plenty of wisdom-dispensing locals along the way Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2024
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
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 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 12, 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
Evening Standard · 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
International Business Times UK · Nov 11, 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.
The Guardian - 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
Evening Standard · Nov 10, 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
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