Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean, and a glamorous holiday destination. But until the 1950s, it was better known for sheep farming. Around the same time, malaria was eradicated from the Italian island, meaning visitors could at last safely enjoy Sardinia’s now well-known bays and coves.
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Conveniently located and with shooting and fishing on the doorstep, this luxury B &B is the perfect stopover for country sorts heading north, discovers Rory Knight Bruce
Warwick Hall is a great base from which to visit a host of attractions, including Hadrian’s Wall, the Tullie House …Continue reading »
Courtesy of JW Marriott Plant Riverside District When you walk down Savannah’s famous Riverside district, you might not notice the metal sign that reads Plant Riverside District. It’s a small marker that signals the threshold between the public Riverside and the rest of the area—which is owned and managed as part of the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District. Though it’s still […]
This stay in Jeju is pulling out all the entertainment stops.
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There are two subjects that dominate the time I spend surfing the internet. One is dog breeds: though I yearn for the perfect pooch, I know that because of my peripatetic life it cannot be – but I can dream. The other is Greek islands… So many to choose from ...
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Courtesy of Jekyll Island Club Resort Jekyll Island Club Resort is full of activity, but it doesn’t lose its slow pace or its appreciation for the details. A stay offers a peek into life in Georgia’s Golden Isles, along with America’s history of corporate greed. That’s quite the mash-up—but if you like nature and history, you’ll have plenty to sink your […]
‘Bath has been looking after stressed-out Londoners for 300 years,’ says doorman Alex, welcoming me to The Francis Hotel, bang opposite what must be one of the city’s prettiest green spaces, Queen Square. ‘That’s what we’re here for. It’s nice down here, isn’t it? More chilled.’
He’s not wrong. UNESCO-accredited as ...
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The Amalfi Coast is so busy it’s barely visitable in peak months. Capri? Beautiful, but exhausting. But there’s a hidden gem just across the Gulf of Naples that offers the beauty, culture, and most importantly, the irresistible food of the Campania region, with everything Capri has to offer (and more). ...
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Tucked away in one of Thailand’s most beautiful and quietly preserved corners, Six Senses Yao Noi feels like a rare find: it offers a kind of barefoot luxury that is both refined and deeply responsible.
In March, I spent three weeks travelling through southern Thailand, moving between Krabi, Railay Bay, Koh ...
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The Treehouse offers the perfect balance of seclusion and luxury
Swap endless emails, screens and scrolling for a restorative stay at one of these remote hideaways in the glorious Devon countryside. By Felix Petit
Carswell Beach Hut, Holbeton, South Devon Stay at the picturesque Carswell Beach Hut, where waves lap the shore of your …Continue reading »
Image courtesy of Kimpton Brice Hotel Following a short stint in the Golden Isles on a recent visit to Georgia, I drove north to Savannah. I navigated toward the city’s Historic District, where live oak trees fill centuries-old squares and tap on the windows of preserved homes that date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Just past Washington Square waits […]
Emily Gazzard née Winkley. Or, as I have always called her, Phlegm Winkleberry, and I have been best friends since we were 11 – two of only a handful of state school girls who walked through the gates of St Paul’s Girls’ School and immediately found each other – our ...
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This Airbnb ‘Guest Favourite’ home lets you experience authentic Korean culture.
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Mollie’s Motels have nothing to do with Soho House. Yes, the group is the brain-child of Soho House Founder Nick Jones MBE. And yes, Mollie’s Manchester, the first city outpost occupies the same building – Old Granada TV Studios – as Soho House Manchester itself. And yes, OK, fans of ...
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Some hotels take time to win you over; others captivate you the instant you arrive. Bath Priory belongs firmly in the latter camp. Approached via a leafy residential lane just minutes from the centre of the historic spa town, this honey-coloured Georgian residence makes an immediate impression with its tall ...
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Take it from us here at C&TH: you can tell a great deal about a hotel by its breakfast. In fact, if you know what to look for, sizing up the morning service is one of the surest ways to separate the merely very good from the genuinely exceptional. By ...
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There are plenty of fantastic British spa retreats. A significantly smaller number of these have views that make you cry – which is exactly what happened as I looked out at Lake Windermere, glittering in the afternoon sun, from the outdoor wood-fired sauna at Low Wood Bay. Sitting beneath low ...
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Under a star speckled Scottish sky, we huddle around a fire pit comparing drams: a glass of peaty Caol Ila from Islay, some Rothshire’s Blair Athol on ice, Hibiki, a Japanese Suntory whisky and, in my hand, a Rhubarb and Rose champagne cocktail, blended with a generous shot of Edinburgh ...
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Do you ever feel like you were born in the wrong era? Aesthetically, I’ve always felt a pull toward the 70s. There’s the bohemian fashion, the glossy waves, the experimental prints and, most importantly, the music. Whether you were born too late, or you want to revisit the cultural visual ...
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The inviting bar area
A stone’s throw from Blenheim Palace, this newly renovated hotel blends Cotswold charm with contemporary comfort, leaving guests in fine feather, says Alexandra Henton
Newly refurbished Dog-friendly Near Blenheim Palace A visit to The Feathers Hotel There was a time when I would frequent …Continue reading »
When it comes to Parisian hotels, the hip hangouts rise and fall, the trends, like the seasons, come and go, but style? Style is forever. Vive le Shangri-La Paris! Rebecca Cox takes a (repeat) visit to one of the world’s most luxurious hotels to check out its dual-city break.
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There are things in the Maasai Mara you can only see from the air. I discovered this on the morning of my birthday, drifting silently in a hot-air balloon at sunrise, the vast ochre grasslands unrolling beneath me. My husband had arranged it as a surprise, and as the burner ...
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Offering unhurried luxury, impeccable service and exquisite dining, a stay at this Mayfair institution is the perfect tonic after an evening of revelry, as Alexandra Henton discovers
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Walking along Montague Street, gazing up at the row of picturesque Georgian townhouses, I find myself transforming into 90s TV legend Lloyd Grossman. ‘Who would live in a house like this?’ I croon at my son, who at 10 has, understandably, never heard the iconic Through The Keyhole catchphrase. ‘I ...
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Bloomsbury is London’s cultural and intellectual district, so from a neighbourhood hotel one expects an elevated boutique feel, elegance, smart design and just a touch of whimsy. Bertrand’s Townhouse – inspired by philosopher Bertrand Russell – really delivers. The area is undergoing something of a boom this year, with several ...
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Rome is overflowing with five-star hotels, but if you want to really live out your Roman Holiday fantasy Hotel de la Ville offers quintessential Italian charm in spades. The hotel is set within an 18th-century palazzo perched at the top of the Spanish steps, just round the corner from world-famous ...
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Bedrooms are individually styled and seriously comfortable
Set within the historic Burghley estate, this charming hotel is the perfect place for weary travellers in need of a recharge, says Alexandra Henton
The William Cecil hotel Perfect pit stop Dog friendly Burghley Horse Trials Burghley’s Capability Brown landscape is wonderful. It had …Continue reading »
When the Tollman family bought Ashford Castle in 2013, they quickly spotted that as well as taking on one of the most historic buildings in Ireland, they also had one other priceless asset: the staff. During the castle’s two-year, multi-million-pound restoration, hotel teams were kept on, some living in the ...
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History seeps through the cobbled streets of Monti, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Rome – home to the Colosseum and the Forum, and the place where Julius Caesar spent his early life (known then as the Subura). But tucked away on Via Panisperna sits one of the city’s most ...
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Legendary luxury train artisan Orient Express is embarking on a bold new journey to redefine modern travel. For one, the iconic brand is preparing to shake up the cruise market with the launch of its first two ultra-luxe yet eco-conscious sailing yachts, Orient Express Corinthian, in June. Before that, in ...
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