Travel

Elmley Nature Reserve – an island of nature in Kent that vibrates with birdsong

Spending two days in the wilderness on the Isle of Sheppey shows how much we've lost and how much we have to gain.

The Fall foliage of New England and Canada, as witnessed from the deck of a cruise ship

Steven King journeys from New York to Montréal, via Nova Scotia, in search of the Americas' most famous natural phenomenon.

Estelle Manor review: The Oxfordshire hotel and private member's club that will appeal to honeymooners and families alike

Estelle Manor is a sanctuary from the rest of the world — a place where life is easy and everyone gets on. Jo Rodgers checks in.

The Isle of Skye and the world’s last manual turntable ferry

You may no longer see droves of cattle crossing the waters to the Isle of Skye, but the world’s last manual turntable ferry is almost as quaint a sight, says Joe Gibbs.

Deplar Farm hotel review: A turf-roofed farmhouse in Iceland that offer some of the world's best adventures

This all-inclusive, luxury adventure lodge in Iceland's northern wilderness is a must-visit for active travellers — and if you're lucky you might just get to see the Northern Lights. Our Travel Editor, Rosie Paterson, checks in.

Hotel La Palma review: The dazzling new place to stay on the island of Capri

Hotel La Palma has some big shoes to fill — sister hotels include Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes and Eden Rock in St Barts — but its well on it way to stardom, says Rosie Paterson.

London's most exotic place to stay, the heartbreakingly beatiful suite in Alec Guinness's favourite old haunt

The Connaught's Mughal-inspired King’s Lodge is intricate, spectacular, and enlessly romantic. Rosie Paterson went to take a look.

Inside the extraordinary hotel that put a remote Indonesian island on the map

Sumba is famous for three things: surfing, wild horses and NIHI. We sent Emma Love to investigate whether the island and hotel that everyone is talking about is really worth the hype.

Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc review: Is this the world's best, most famous and photographed hotel?

Whoever said 'it's not the destination but the journey that counts' never checked in to the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, says Rosie Paterson.

Four Seasons Fairways review: A family friendly paradise in Portugal's Quinta do Lago

There's more to the Algarve, Portugal, than package holidays and golf, says Emma Hiley, you just have to know where to look.

Jaipur: Rosanna Falconer's unbeatable guide to India's most intoxicating city

In our first of many expert-written, insider travel guides, Rosanna Falconer reveals everything you need to know about Jaipur — India's Pink City — from when to go, to where to stay.

 1 Hotel Mayfair review: A masterclass in marrying luxury and sustainability in the capital

High-brow neighbours include The Ritz, Brown’s and Dukes, but 1 Hotel Mayfair is determined to shake up Mayfair and Piccadilly with its own brand of Nature-inspired, California cool, says Emma Hiley. 

From the Box to the Yox — how did our rivers get their names?

British river names trip off the tongue like nonsense of Edward Lear, but the meanings behind these great watercourses run deep.

Top travel tips for making your journey better, from celebrity-style transfers to sushi at 33,000ft

Modern-day commercial flight leaves plenty to be desired, but there’s lots you can do to stop the experience from ruining your holiday, says Richard MacKichan.

The Newt review: The hotel that put Somerset firmly back on the map

The Newt in Somerset — with its restored Roman villa and world-class apple orchard — is in a country house hotel league all of its own, says Lucy Ford.

An insider's guide to travelling the world: Hot destinations, missing underwear and dodging volcanoes

Country Life's Travel Editor Rosie Paterson joins the podcast to share her wisdom, experience — and a disturbing number of blunders.

Coworth Park hotel review: Just another day in Paradise

From a heavenly spa to gleaming copper bathtubs and sculptures woven into Nature, Coworth Park gets everything (almost) perfect, finds Carla Passino.

Sun, snow and sublime food — why the Dolomites might be my new favourite ski spot

There’s more to skiing than the French and Swiss Alps, says James Fisher, who goes in search of new adventures in the Italian mountains

Dunkeld House Hotel review: A piece of Outlander filming history

Once the summer residence of the 7th Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld House has now established itself as the latest location on the set-jetting map, says Agnes Stamp.

In the land of olive and vine: Why spring and autumn in Tuscany beats summer everytime

From hiking to cooking classes, a family-run stronghold in the heart of Tuscany offers the perfect low-season retreat, says Agnes Stamp.