11 best Alpine hotels in Europe for a coolcation like no other
Best for: a boutique stay Had history’s fickle ways played out differently, the Alpine village of Adelboden would be as well known as Gstaad, where Loro Piana rubs shoulders with…
13 best Airbnbs in Porto’s most characterful neighbourhoods, to book now in 2026
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Højby escape for the ultimate Scandi summer
On 23 June each year, Danes across the country gather on beaches and in parks to light towering bonfires, sing traditional songs, and – in a rather peculiar nod to…
France’s underrated islands of oyster shacks, pine forests and antiquated villages are the best-kept summer secret
There’s an aroma from another stall in this part of the market, more elemental even than the mushrooms. It’s white potatoes: they have a distinctive flavour from the limestone in…
Pillbox hats, hiking sandals and nightie dresses: these are the unexpected fashion items I packed for three days in Lake Como
Let it be heard: packing for a long weekend in Italy is not an easy task. It would appear – in a somewhat unfair turn of events – that everyone…
This fantastical new museum in northern Norway will explore whales through science, art and sound
Museums are often key parts of any curious traveller’s itinerary, especially when cultural city breaks and road trips are favoured over the sun-drenched fly-and-flop. We’re incredibly lucky as Brits, in…
My favourite home in the Lake District: a five-century old, design-led house on Edenhall Estate that felt like the setting of a Jane Austen film
We get a real mix of weather on our Friday-to-Sunday stay, and I can confidently confirm Edenhall is as lovely in the summer sun as it is when cosily shrouded…
7 best beaches near Porto: the dreamiest sandy stretches to cool off in the Atlantic Ocean
Living in the south of Portugal, as I do, beaches aren’t hard to come by, but when I go up north, my friends regularly rave about how excellent the beaches…
Inside the wild Scottish retreat where every detail is designed to connect guests with nature
Mountain views from the conservatory James McDonald Needing to increase the lodge’s footprint by 30 per cent but not wanting to impinge on the land, architecture firm Gras turned existing…
12 best hotels in Malaga for the perfect holiday on the Costa del Sol, 2026
Only YOU Málaga Only YOU Málaga is blessed with knockout views that’ll have you spitting out your mid-afternoon piña colada. From the small rooftop infinity pool, guests can gaze out…
In photos: the total solar eclipse over Tarragona, a stunning view from Spain’s ancient seaside city
On 12 August 2026, northern Spain fell under the shadow of Europe’s first total solar eclipse since 1999. In Tarragona, an ancient Roman port city layered with two thousand years…
9 best bars in Brighton and Hove: where to go for low-key vibes, local breweries and beachside wines
The best bars in Brighton keeps the hedonistic spirit of the Prince Regent alive and well shaken. Friday night starts around Wednesday here with pre-gig pints, post-cinema negronis, semi-interesting gossip…