Tresco: Like Britain, but with better weather, beaches, gardens… and no cars
All the magic of an island escape just a short plane ride from Exeter, with a history for hospitality that dates back to the First World War.
Aboard the Orient Express: The iconic and elegant 1920s train is back at its best
A hallmark of luxury travel in the 1920s, the Orient Express is still as iconic and spell-binding as it was during its heyday.
Constance Le Prince Maurice, Mauritius: A paradise on the water
A world of bespoke cocktails, fresh seafood and famous reef sharks, one could be forgiven for believing Constance Le Prince Maurice is paradise.
Villa Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia review: The pearl of the Adriatic
A short bus ride from the city centre, Villa Dubrovnik perches on the edge of the Adriatic, framing the World Heritage Site behind its modern architecture.
Sark: A dot on the map, a step back in time and an unforgettable, eccentric holiday spot
Just half a mile wide, Sark really does feel like a wild outcrop and with faultless accommodation and a plethora of fun family activities available, it’s the perfect place to escape for a little R&R.
8 stupendous holiday hideaways fit for a Royal honeymoon
With no budget, no rush and not a care in the world, these are ten of the most amazing honeymoon spots we could find from across the world.
Across Scotland by motorbike: The wonders of Raasay, and the joys of Calum’s Road
Scotland is a land full of history, from the island’s first legal distillery to a road built by one man over ten years. Discover all of this and the wonders of Calum’s Road by the speediest way you can remain in touch with nature: a motorbike.
Bicester Village: A delicate mixture of luxury shopping, teeming crowds and stunning British countryside
Explore the wonders of the self-styled 'Bond Street of Oxfordshire’ before escaping the crowds and hiding away in a idyllic country manor hotel.
10 of the best dog-friendly country hotels in Britain
Save the seperation anxiety and the cost of the kennels by taking your canine friend with you on your next weekend away.
23 things you need to know before you go skiing
You’ve booked your flights, researched your lift pass and you’re hoping for the best…get a little more preparation done by reading our top tips for beginners before you hit the slopes.
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Fantasy travel: The boat, car and plane of you dreams
If money were no object, we all have a dream car, a boat and very probably a plane in mind.
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Chalet Saunton review: A dog-friendly Devonian retreat
Paula Lester is blown away by Chalet Saunton, a contemporary retreat in North Devon situated above a beach that allows
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A foodie tour of Emilia Romagna, where Parma ham and proper Parmesan are washed down with Lambrusco
The real Parmesan cheese, true Parma ham and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, all confined to one region of production. Alexandra Fraser
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Amanyangyun, Shanghai: Enjoying history in luxury
A newly opened luxury resort is the product of extraordinary conservation project. It offers visitors an intriguing insight into Chinese
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High Wardington House: A warm, characterful home that shows just what can be achieved with thought, invention and humourAt High Wardington House in Oxfordshire — the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Hudson — a pre-eminent country house adviser has created a home from a 300-year-old farmhouse and farmyard. Jeremy Musson explains; photography by Will Pryce for Country Life.
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Under the hammer: A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings with an intriguing connection to Princess Grace of MonacoA pair of platinum, pearl and diamond earrings of the same design, maker and period as those commissioned for Grace Kelly’s wedding head to auction.
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'This wild stretch of Chilean wasteland gives you what other National Parks cannot — a confounding sense of loneliness': One writer's odyssey to the end of the worldWhere else on Earth can you find more than 752,000 acres of splendid isolation? Words and pictures by Luke Abrahams.
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'The Wild Rabbit is a paean to Lady Carole Bamford's ethos of comfortable, yet incredibly spoiling accommodation'At the heart of Kingham, one of Oxfordshire’s most historic and beguiling villages, The Wild Rabbit offers the chance to enjoy the authentic charm of the Cotswolds with all the trappings of a five-star hotel.
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‘The best sleep in the sky’: What it’s like to fly in United’s Polaris cabin, approved by American icon Martha StewartUnited’s Business Class cabin goes by the name Polaris and Martha Stewart is a fan. So, how does it fare?
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How to disconnect from reality and feel like a new person in under 72 hoursOur round-up of the best British retreats that work wellness wonders in under 72 hours.
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Scotland's majestic landscapes meet holistic wellness aboard Belmond and Dior's inaugural train retreatThe Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, and Dior have announced a three-night travelling wellness retreat.
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Art, architecture and plastic bricks at Lego House: 'It's as if the National Gallery set up easels and paints next to the masterpieces and invited you try your hand at creating a Van Gogh'The rural Danish town where Lego was created is dominated by the iconic toy — and at Lego House, it has a fittingly joyful site of pilgrimage. Toby Keel paid a visit.
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How to cruise in the wake of Mark Twain on the great Mississippi River of the American South'You cannot understand Twain without understanding the great river that winds its way as twistingly through his work as it winds through the middle of America.'
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From party island to arty island, Princess Margaret's private Mustique haunt announces burgeoning arts programmeArt Basil is the new Art Basel.
