The Latest Breaking News from Annabel Grossman

The 50 Best Hotels in the world have been revealed – these are our editors’ picks

From Sumba to Sydney, these are the world’s best hotels that our editors think get everything just right

The Independent UK · Sep 17

‘Soak hair before swimming’ and ‘use lipstick as blush’: 9 travel editors share their holiday beauty hacks

Don't go anywhere before reading these tricks and hacks from editors who holiday for a living

Woman & Home · Aug 15

This sleek hotel offers a peaceful escape on the shores of Lake Como

HOTELS: On the on the southwest fork of Lake Como, Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman embraces serenity at the at the minimalist Il Sereno

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Albanian protests sparked by Ivanka Trump’s private island plan grow into huge anti-government demonstration

IN FOCUS: As protests in Tirana run into a sixteenth day, demonstrators grievances have swelled from environmental concerns prompted by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s real estate plans to a demand for a complete change of government, reports Annabel Grossman in Albania

The Independent UK · Jun 16

The Middle East destination quietly welcoming tourists back

TRAVEL INSIDER: Jordan is quietly returning to the travel map as restrictions ease, Annabel Grossman reports in the latest Travel Insider newsletter, with Petra’s empty canyons offering a rare chance to experience one of the world’s great ancient wonders without the crowds

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Best Simba mattresses for 2026, reviewed by sleep experts

The brand’s lineup covers a wide spectrum of needs and budgetsRead more: Best mattresses, tried and tested

The Independent UK · Jun 4

The unlikely tourism success story emerging in the Mississippi delta

Among the juke joints of Clarksdale, Annabel Grossman discovers how the raw, authentic blues of the delta draws increasing numbers of foreign visitors – and how this is changing the landscape of the city

The Independent UK · May 29

A journey through the jewels of Uzbekistan – how the Central Asian country is revealing itself to tourists

Inspired by the words of Milton and Keats, Geordie Greig sets off along the Silk Road to explore the enchanting cities, rich culture and warm hospitality of a country that effortlessly blends the modern and ancient

The Independent UK · Apr 29

The pretty Polish seaside towns nestled against Russia’s ‘dagger’

TRAVEL DISPATCH: On the shores of the Vistula Spit in northern Poland, global travel editor Annabel Grossman discovers an unlikely holiday destination with golden beaches, nature-filled trails and low prices

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Want to escape Banff’s crowds? Saddle up and hit the backcountry

Three days on horseback in the wilderness of the Canadian Rockies takes Annabel Grossman completely off-grid and allows her to see a side to Banff national park that most visitors will never experience

The Independent UK · Apr 24