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Hotel de Crillon: still the gold standard for luxury in Paris

It’s always been a bucket-list place to stay, but new restaurant Nonos & Comestibles by three-Michelin starred chef Paul Pairet makes Hotel de Crillon the ultimate in Parisian luxury

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The chicest glamping in the UK

Stylish camping is more popular than ever — Alicia Miller finds the best spots for a blissful night under the stars

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Set-jetting: how to holiday in your favourite TV location

From The White Lotus and Succession to Emily in, erm, Paris — why do your own travel research when TV’s best location scouts have done the hard work for you?

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Villa Bokéh, Guatemala — the most romantic hotel in the world?

Sitting within six acres of lush gardens on a Unesco World Heritage site, this suite-only former artists residence lays on the charm

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Casa Silencio: inside the world’s first mezcal hotel

Unlimited cocktails, innovative eco-design and luxury in the middle of the desert. Charlotte Lytton checks in

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EARNT: the genius new way to become a VIP

Pay for a luxury hotel in litter? Welcome to EARNT — where good deeds are the only currency

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Pikes Ibiza unveils rock ‘n’ roll glow up for summer 2023

Eccentric, hedonistic and iconic: Pikes, the boutique hotel on Ibiza which has welcomed glamorous guests since the Seventies, has been given a brand new look

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Six Senses Rome: a first look at the luxury brand’s first city opening

The first Six Senses in Italy and the first urban retreat of this global hotel group which puts sustainability and wellness centre stage

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The best seaside towns near London

Coastline, fresh air, culture, art and antique shopping - you can find all of these and more in our edit of the best coastal escapes close to the capital 

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Why Thailand is the perfect setting for new The White Lotus

The hit show is heading to Thailand — and it’s easy to see why, says Anna van Praagh

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Horserides, hiking and Hunter S. Thompson: sounds like summer in Aspen

Famously swanky Aspen has its fair share of fine dining and fancy outdoors activities, but there’s still a little bit of Freak Power working its magic

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What to do if your flight is cancelled because of strikes

Security officers at Heathrow airport are set to walk out in May.

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Fairmont St Andrews: family-friendly luxury without the snootiness

It’s not just apple-green golf courses in stunning St Andrews — Lucy Tobin and family find the ideal nature escape from London, with a dreamy coastline and plenty to do

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Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon: an emblem of top-flight luxury

A classic five-star hotel with charm and genuine warmth. Cathy Hawker checks in

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Most beautiful bars in the world — with cocktails worth travelling for

Whether you like your serve shaken or stirred, these good-looking drinking holes have stylish interiors to elevate the sipping experience, says Alicia Miller

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10 of the world’s most extraordinary sustainable luxury hotels

Juliet Kinsman celebrates the boutique eco-heroes — near and far — setting sustainable benchmarks

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10 London hotels to celebrate the Coronation in style

From a king’s caviar breakfast to sovereign martinis, Rosalyn Wikeley on where to toast His Majesty come May 6

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Ashford Castle, Ireland — a world-class luxury country retreat

You might recognise Ashford Castle from BBC’s Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby — it lives up to the hype, says Suzannah Ramsdale

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Inside Shangri-La The Shard’s new architecture package

Introduced in November 2022, Shangri-La The Shard has collaborated with charity Open City to create a self-guided audio tour and overnight stay package for architecture lovers.

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Rise of sleep tourism — and the best retreats for a good night’s kip

So long, insommnia! Banish restless nights with these world-leading, science-based sleep retreats. By Alicia Miller

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Santa Marina Mykonos: inside the celebrity-favourite luxury resort

The hotel opens its doors for the season in May, so why not book your early summer escape now? says Ellie Davis

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No Vermeer, no problem — 9 fabulous European art escapes

Didn’t snag tickets to Amsterdam’s sold-out Vermeer exhibition? No stress — get your arty fix at other top-tier European galleries instead

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In Tobago, the food community keeping traditions alive

Tourists have long come to this Caribbean island for the sun, sea and sand; Radhika Aligh spends time with locals and finds the best cultural experiences are only a conversation away

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ACRO Suites: an adult-only luxury wellness retreat in Crete

You will sleep to the sound of sea waves and never want to leave the infinity pool, says Radhika Aligh

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15 of the chicest family getaways in Europe

Not all family resorts involve fish fingers and sticky plastic chairs. Rosalyn Wikeley finds an elegant way to travel en famille

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The chicest affordable hotels in Europe — from £150

At these wallet-friendly Euro hotels, you’ll get buckets of style – without an eye-watering price tag, says Alicia Miller

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10 most beautiful stays in Cornwall

It’s time to start plotting your Cornish summer. Rosalyn Wikeley has your guide to the most stylish coastal retreats

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The happiest place on earth: hitting the heights in Orlando

The Floridian city does thrills and theme parks like nowhere else — and Lucy Tobin and family find plenty to enjoy in its foodie neighbourhoods and quieter attractions too

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Thanda Island: the eco-friendly private island of your wildest dreams

A bucketlist spot to live out your Robinson Crusoe fantasies

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The Standard Ibiza — does the party hotel live up to the hype?

It was one of the most hyped openings of 2022 and throughout last summer The Standard Ibiza played host to London’s fashion crowd as they hit the Balearic island. So, how good is it really? Alexandra Jones finds out

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Close House: luxury hotel and bracing golf in Northumberland

The Grade II-listed property, eight miles from Newcastle, offers elegant rooms, welcoming staff, excellent food and two 18-hole courses, one of which hosted the British Masters

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Gran Meliá Sancti Petri hotel, Cadiz review: a Spanish oasis of peace

Five-star seaside retreat close to one of the oldest cities in Europe offers both grandeur and relaxation – and five restaurants

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The Varsity Hotel & Spa, Cambridge: a chic riverside boutique

The popular spa hotel combines classic Cambridge details with a chic, urban feel – and an unbeatable location just a stone’s throw from some of the university’s most famous colleges. Katie Strick checks in

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Barsham Barns: dreamy Norfolk rentals with Flora Soames interiors

In the marsh’n’dune wilds of north Norfolk, Annabelle Spranklen finds a sumptuous self-catering hideaway where a Famous Five-style adventure awaits

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Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora, Tenerife: a five-star swimmers’ paradise

The popular Canary Islands resort features five gourmet restaurants, a Clarins spa and an exclusive Red Level service. Katie Strick checks in

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Soul & Surf Sri Lanka is the perfect antidote to frenetic London life

Patient instructors teach you how to ride the waves and, away from the sea, there are walks, delicious food, yoga classes. Kate Lough logs off and tunes into the power of slowing down

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How the Chablé hotels mastered luxury in Mexico

Deserted cenotes, shamanic healing and palm-fringed white sands — Suzannah Ramsdale falls in love with Yucatan