The Wayback Machine - https://web.archive.org/web/20230608091123/https://www.standard.co.uk/escapist/travel

Follow us:

BREAKING
1h Heat-health warning for London as UK set for hottest day of 2023
1h West Ham confirm trophy parade details after winning Conference League
21h Heathrow airport staff to strike nearly every weekend this summer
13h Prince Harry says ‘mean’ newspapers celebrated split from Chelsy Davy
16h Telegraph Media Group set for sale after row with lenders
9m Ukraine forces seize ‘initiative’ in many frontline battles, says UK
Travel
<p>Passengers queueing to check in bags at Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport</p>
UK

What to do if your flight is delayed? Your options explained

Everything you need to know if you have been affected by the cold weather

<p>Glamping season has arrived at Oastbrook Estate</p>
The Escapist

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

Travel

Phu Quoc — Vietnam’s best kept secret?

Vicky Jessop heads off the beaten tourist track to sample Vietnam’s hottest new resort

The Escapist

Lepogo Lodges — one of South Africa’s most eco-conscious safaris

From a low-impact build to a community-focused carbon offsetting programme, Radhika Aligh checks into one of Africa’s only not-for-profit camps

Travel

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

The Escapist

Anantara Hoi An: a luxurious hideaway in Vietnam’s most beguiling city

On the banks of the Thu Bồn River, the resort is the perfect base from which to explore the many charms of Hội An

The Escapist

Could Airbnb Rooms cure me of my travel snobbery?

Kate Rice enjoys authentic home comforts and local recommendations from her own private room in Hove

The Escapist

Six Senses Shaharut — a sense of calm that only a desert can bring

A luxurious, honey-coloured, stone resort set in the silence of the Negev Desert. Mary Lussiana checks in

The Escapist

Inside Experimental Cocktail Club’s chic Parisienne hotel

A hit with the locals and with its own destination speakeasy, Alexandra Jones finds the perfect hotel for a weekend of shopping ‘til you drop

The Escapist

12 UK half-term breaks to book now

Make the most of the school holidays with a memorable bonding trip away – Rosalyn Wikeley finds the top places to please all ages

Travel

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

The Escapist

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

The Escapist

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

The Escapist

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

Travel

LEGOLAND Resort Hotel, Windsor: all the building blocks for family fun

Kids are in for a treat with unbeatable location for theme park goers

Travel

How to spend the perfect long weekend in Paris

From the vintage shopping in Le Marais to the natural wine bars of Canal St Martin, Meg Honigmann has your 48-hour guide to the City of Light

The Escapist

The ultimate calendar of European culture worth travelling for in 2023

From all-night artsy dinner parties sprinkled across Paris’ landmarks to late-night feasting in Andalusia, here are some European culture dates for your diary.

Travel

Flight cancellations: what to do if your plane is cancelled or delayed

The summer holidays are coming and flights are being booked. Frequent flyer Alexandra Riemann has some clever tips for those who suffer delays and cancelled flights

The Escapist

Inside Richard Branson’s playful new Manhattan mega hotel

It’s been years in the making — does Virgin Hotels New York mark the start of a new luxury travel empire for the British billionaire? Alexandra Jones travels to the States to find out

Travel

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

Travel

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 

The Escapist

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

The Escapist

Calabash Grenada: pure luxury with sustainability at its core

Radhika Aligh checks into the elegant, family-run boutique hotel going green

Travel

Southern Jordan: how to do Petra and Wadi Rum on a mini-break

Four days is all you really need in this Middle Eastern movie set. Abha Shah goes exploring

Travel

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

The Escapist

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

Travel

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

The Escapist

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

The Escapist

10 of the world’s most extraordinary sustainable luxury hotels

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

The Escapist

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

The Escapist

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

Luxury

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.

The Escapist

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

Travel

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

Tech

Best car-hire apps to escape the city during the Easter holidays

Renting a car is often the easiest way to get the whole family on the road

The Escapist

Great British foodie escapes — the best gourmet getaways in the UK

Eat, sleep, repeat at these gorgeous British getaways, where the food is London-level good but the surrounds are serene

Travel

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