Travel

The Artist Residence, Penzance, hotel review: Boutique luxury in the heart of Cornwall

The attention to detail at The Artist Residence, Penzance, is second-to-none, says Tiffany Daneff — on a trip to to very tip of Cornwall.

The Country Life guide to New York: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat

Rosie Paterson visits the Big Apple and reveals the best places, to eat, drink, stay and enjoy.

The Ned review: A gargantuan and historic hotel and members’ club in the heart of London

What do The Ned and Country Life have in common? Ben Harris checks in to find out.

Two weeks in Tahiti: What it's like visiting the site of the 2024 Olympic surfing venue

Rosie Paterson, Country Life's Travel Editor, journeys to Tahiti, in French Polynesia, where adrenaline junkies can try their hand at big wave surfing, diving with humpback whales and planting coral.

A'hoy there! The best adventurous boat charters from around the globe

There’s a whole world out there waiting to be explored and the most exciting way to see it is often from the water, says Emma Love.

Cheval Blanc St Tropez review: The French hotel redefining what luxury means

It's hard to make your mark on one of the world's most famous beach towns, but with the helping of the LVMH luxury conglomerate, Cheval Blanc St Tropez might just have done it, says Country Life's James Fisher.

The best beaches in Britain, by the man who's just spend seven weeks visiting 583 of them

The Chief Travel Writer from the Sunday Times joins the podcast to talk about the best beach in the country, and how his dog got fooled by a northern rabbit.

Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc's infamous cabanas have had a face lift

If you thought trying to book a room at the world’s most famous hotel was tricky just wait until you try to snag one of the 33 fabled cabanas. Rosie Paterson takes a sneak peek and rounds up the best of the rest beach hideaways.

Burleigh Court hotel review: 'An unassuming, elegant and comfortable destination'

This intimate Cotswolds hotel is fast becoming known for its food and is dog friendly to boot, says Country Life's Octavia Pollock.

‘The teacher asked us to paint "like we were having sex"': How to kill seven days 'voyaging' on the Queen Mary 2

Pamela Goodman on the unique challenges — and opportunities — of spending seven days afloat while crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2.

The Country Life guide to St Tropez: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat

St Tropez — or Saint-Tropez — is one of the best know holiday destinations in the world and has, over the years, attracted the likes of Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli and Brigitte Bardot. Gilly Hopper reveals what to see, where to stay and what to eat.

J. K. Place, Capri review: ‘A handsome mansion’ with jaw-dropping views of the Amalfi Coast

Five star hotels are aplenty on the fabled Italian island of Capri, but some — such as J.K. Place — standout from the pack. We sent Rosie Paterson to find out how they do it.

The Country Life guide to Capri, Italy: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat

First popularised as a holiday destination by the Roman Republic, the Italian island of Capri shows no signs of losing it's allure.

Girls just want to have fun (in Somerset): A weekend away in one of the West Country's best holiday homes

The right holiday home can inspire you to throw even the best laid plans to the wind, finds Rosie Paterson, on a weekend away to Somerset’s wild and mystical Quantock Hills.

The Country Life guide to Dorset: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and where to eat

Magnificent coastline, beautiful countryside, irresistible romantic ruins and wonderful local produce make Dorset a superb place to go. Here's our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat.

HOLM is where the heart is: A triumphant restaurant with rooms in Somerset’s South Petherton

A former bank turned restaurant with rooms in Somerset is right on the money, says Rosie Paterson.

Country Life's Little Green Book: The eco-friendly companies making the world a better place

Country Life's pick of the people, places and products, from garlic chutney to laundry capsules, that are making waves with their green credentials. Compiled by Madeleine Silver and Rosie Paterson.

Have you been doing holidays all wrong for years?  

Author and journalist Liz Schaffer joins the Country Life Podcast to talk about how 'Slow Travel' can help you make the most of your time off — and what she discovered while touring 22 of Britain's most beautiful off-the-track places.

The wildlife safaris you can take without even leaving Britain, from puffins and golden eagles to dolphins and deer

The word ‘safari’ may evoke lions and Land Cruisers, but you’ll never run out of wildlife-based thrills on these shores. From seabird skyscrapers to ostentatious otters and rutting red deer, Ben Lerwill discovers the best British Nature trips on offer.

Hotel De L’Europe review: Amsterdam’s oldest independent luxury hotel

Country Life's James Fisher has been to Amsterdam more times than he can count, but he's never stayed inside arguably the city's finest hotel. Until now.