Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge: The west at its wildest, showiest self
The Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is an experience like nothing else, as Siobhan Reid found out.
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The Carlyle hotel review: The New York hotel that's covered in stardust
Designed by Dorothy Draper and stayed in by Kennedys, royalty and Michael Jackson, The Carlyle is a New York institution that cannot be bettered, argues Steven King.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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The call of the wild, from gliding past hippos on a mokoro to riding alongside cheetahs and giraffes
Whether following migrating wildebeest on foot, gliding past hippos on a mokoro, or riding alongside giraffes, little beats the thrill of an Aardvark safari.
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The best places to travel to in 2024 and why
Country Life's Travel Editor, Rosie Paterson, tells you where to go around the world in 2024.
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Le Meurice Paris hotel review: Illuminating art in the city of light
What are the ingredients of an unforgettable trip to Paris? An overnight stay at The Dorchester on Park Lane, before hopping on the Eurostar and arriving at Le Meurice overlooking Jardin des Tuileries in time for lunch, says Paula Lester.
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The Country Life guide to Paris, France: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat
Paris is always a good idea, so here’s our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat.
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Hôtel Plaza Athénée review: Where dedicated followers of fashion stay
In the beating heart of Paris, stands a statuesque hotel bedecked with signature bright red awnings and tumbling geraniums that’s as haute couture as the boutiques lining the streets surrounding it, discovers Paula Lester.
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Stratton, Vermont review: A fully-fledged ski resort just a few hours from the hustle and bustle of New York City
Alexandra Fraser flies East to experience two holidays in one – a fun-filled week of skiing, and pure luxury in the Big Apple.
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Babylonstoren hotel review: 'As close to paradise as one can imagine'
Octavia Pollock passes through the portals of Babylonstoren and enters an enchanted world of ancient plants, fine wine and historic design, where every element, from scented field to owl box and beechnut path, contributes to the farm-to-table ethos.
