La Fantaisie hotel review: A boutique hotel in the atmospheric Faubourg Montmartre area of Paris
Kate Green enjoys the charming ambience of La Fantaisie, the perfect spot from which to explore the hip 9th arrondissement.
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Eastern promise: Mandarin Oriental opens a second London hotel on Hanover Square
What exactly is Mayfair's first new build hotel to open in more than a decade like? We sent Annunciata Elwes to find out.
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The ultimate Canadian train journey
Experience the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies onboard the luxury and top-tier service of Rocky Mountaineer.
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St Moritz and the slopes of hazard: How a Victorian bet sparked the Swiss resort's love affair with adrenaline-pumping winter sports
There's no sport that cannot be played out on frozen water, according to the fabled Swiss ski resort of St Moritz. In fact, skiing, ironically, might be the safest thing to do whilst you're there, says Rosie Paterson.
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'I have tasted ecstasy and felt peace': The Retreat at the Blue Lagoon, where the Northern Lights dance
The Blue Lagoon has long been one of Iceland's most famous attractions. The five-star Retreat Hotel on site is the ultimate way to experience it and to remind yourself that everything is going to be ok.
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Michelin are now giving out 'stars' for hotels as well as restaurants — and the first batch of winners in Britain is an amazing roster of beautiful places to stay
Are these the 133 best hotels in Britain?
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Gansevoort review: The hotel that helped launch New York’s Meatpacking District to fashionable heights
In the Big Apple, there's a hotel for everyone. Art lovers and fun seekers should take a look at the Gansevoort says Rosie Paterson.
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Palazzo Previtera, Sicily: When is a hotel not a hotel? When it’s also a museum, of course
Hetty Lintell visits the utterly unique Palazzo Previtera in the shadow of Sicily's Mount Etna.
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Haymarket Townhouse hotel review: Where to stay when out on the town in London’s West End
Checking into the Townhouse at The Haymarket Hotel in the beating heart of London is like having your own exclusive pied à terre moments from the city’s best-known landmarks and West End shows, says Paula Lester.
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La Réserve Ramatuelle review: A St Tropez hotel with a detail-oriented approach and slippers to die for
La Réserve Ramatuelle in St Tropez is ‘a haven of sophistication and seclusion,’ says Gilly Hopper.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
