My travel essentials for long-haul (or any!) travel in 2026. I spend a lot of time in the air, hopping between hotels, scouting out the best places to stay, and writing about them. And after years of perfecting my packin

Chapel House in Penzance is my new happy place. Just six bright and spacious rooms in a gorgeous Grade II listed house, totally renovated and transformed by owner Sue. There’s a hot tub and sauna in the garden, art by lo

There's nothing quite like setting off on a luxury getaway, whether it's a scenic drive through the countryside or a long motorway stretch to the coast. But even the most beautifully planned trip can be spoiled by a stuf

The house you book by writing a letter…

Luxury in Indonesia is at its most convincing when there is no rush to reach the next place. The country rewards travellers who allow a destination to unfold gradually: several mornings in the same Ubud villa, an unhurri

One of the best boutique hotel openings of 2025 is here! The House of George W. Davies in Broadway in the heart of the Cotswolds is the much awaited, latest project from George Davies, iconic fashion entrepreneur and fou

Ardbeg House, The Times Hotel of the Year, UK and Scotland

Sri Lanka is the world’s top wellness destination. Ulpotha, Sri Lanka’s original yoga retreat has been here since 1997 and sits in one of the oldest continuously inhabited regions of Sri Lanka. Its story stretches back o

From the Connection Economy to cooler destinations and pet-friendly travel, here is what discerning travellers are actually booking right now, and what they're walking away from.

Are you and your favourite person looking for a special way to celebrate your love? Maybe your anniversary is coming, or you just want to escape the stress of daily life and focus on each other. Luxury travel is worth ex

Here are my favourite places to stay in Cornwall… so far! Including The Nare, Chapel House in Penzance, The Alverton and more..

Founded by two fabulous women, Pascale and Ulrike, Paragon 700 boutique hotel and spa is the best place to stay in Ostuni and one of the best hotels in Puglia.

For someone who writes about slow luxury, about boutique hotels with linen-soft mornings and the discipline of doing fewer things beautifully, the cigar has quietly become a kind of compass. It asks for time. It refuses

The Nare is the best country house hotel in Cornwall. It’s right by the sea too, making it the perfect family holiday with dogs in tow. Traditional hospiality at its best hotels like The Nare are where memories are made

Less than an hour from Exeter where my youngest is at Uni is Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa a wonderful country house hotel with spa and Acléaf a Michelin Star restaurant. The perfect two-night break for couples or solo tr

One of the most beautiful boutique hotels in Italy, Paragon 700 is the only Palazzo Rosso (red palazzo) in the White City of Ostuni, Puglia.

If you’re an Audi driver like me, you’ll appreciate the value of replacing your tyre with a like-for-like Audi tyre, especially when you’re driving thousands of miles a year.

Villa Eden in Merano, South Tyrol, is one of the best private longevity clinics in Italy. With just 25 suites it offers a totally bespoke approach to your preventative health programme which starts with a meeting with th

Sleep tourism is one of the fastest-growing hotel trends for 2026. Hotels are building entire programmes around helping guests sleep better. Lulu Townsend explains what it means and where to find it.

Slow travel is one of the defining hotel and travel trends for 2026. Lulu Townsend explains why staying longer, going deeper, and resisting the urge to see everything is the way to travel now.

Frequent travellers around the world have figured out something that casual tourists often miss: the credit card in your wallet can be just as important as the itinerary you're flying into. The right travel credit card d

Have you ever sat through a beautiful symphony, or perhaps a sweeping film score, and wondered why the program’s name almost always belongs to a man? It’s a question that many of us might brush off as a relic of the past

Four of the most intimate hotels in Paris.

There is a word doing the rounds in the hotel industry right now and, for once, it is one worth paying attention to. Hushpitality. You will be hearing a lot more of it.

Interview with Former British Army officer Matthew Burnford from MBM Chalets. MBM Chalets is a property letting and chalet management company based in the heart of the 4- Vallées ski area. They serve both holiday guests

I met Charlotte when I did my 300 hour Hatha YTTC at Sampoorna Yoga in Goa January 2026. Wise beyond her years, Charlotte was an inspirational teacher during the course in her role as Karmic Yogi. She supported our teach

Breaking free from your routine with a road trip is not just an escape from reality. It is a way to see your life from a distance. The changing landscapes outside the windshield clear your head better than any mindfulnes

It’s my birthday! I must have received about 30 emails from hotels and restaurants inviting me to book a table during March and if I did I would receive a bottle of wine or prosecco or a couple of glasses of champagne… w

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In my role as Head of Britain’s Finest , I have positioned myself at the very intersection of British hospitality and modern spa experiences. With over twenty years of experience navigating the luxury hotel, travel and w

Bagels, shopping, diners, walking, US pharmacies, iconic buildings and memorials.. New York is a city that never sleeps. Read what to do if you’ve got 72 hours in the Big Apple.

Head off the beaten track in Sri Lanka, and you’ll find Ulpotha, Sri Lanka’s best yoga and Ayurvedic retreat. Nearly 30 years old, Ulpotha has stayed true to its identity. It still purposely has no Wi-Fi or electricity.

The 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course at Sampoorna Yoga, Goa is a serious and intense three-week immersion into yoga as a complete system. It’s intensive, structured and demanding in the best possible way. This

The teaching team at Sampoorna Yoga create an atmosphere from day one that feels calm, focused and quietly serious. Yoga here is treated as a lived practice, not a performance. Students are given the space to question, e

Mad, theatrical, magical and utterly romantic, Venice has it all! If you’ve been and want to go again or have not yet stepped into a gondola with an ice cream, now’s the time! Here are my top 5 boutique hotels for a styl

Wellness travel has a reputation for being something you do at a remote mountain retreat or a villa tucked away somewhere near the ocean. But what if you rethought what wellness travel actually looked like? You’d find th

If I could live in one European city, it would be the Renaissance city of Florence! It’s a living, breathing museum with cobbled streets, majestic palazzi, delicious food, stylish people and best of all it has some fanta

Retreat, Wellness-lead, Wellbeing, Wellness - words that are being used over and over again but places and hotels that are hosting ‘retreats’ ie. a two night stay with a massage and use of spa. Is the world of wellbeing

Kingsley House in Haslemere is a beautiful three-suite boutique escape in Surrey. Now fully licensed and using 100 Acres products.

If you’ve ever daydreamed about having your own ultra-stylish Roman apartment (with hotel-level service and zero stress), then let me introduce you to J.K. Place Roma, a boutique hotel that’s basically the fashion set’s

Starting a travel blog is exciting, but turning your wanderlust into actual income requires strategy and dedication. Many aspiring travel bloggers dream of funding their adventures through their content, yet few understa

Mongolia remains one of Asia's most captivating yet underexplored destinations, offering travellers an authentic glimpse into nomadic culture, untouched wilderness, and ancient history. If you're planning your first adve

Understanding travel intelligence through AI…How Generative AI Is Redefining Travel Personalisation and Planning.

My top 4 boutique hotels in Rome to suit all budgets…

Imagine plunging into Lake Geneva's crisp waters while snow dusts the surrounding mountains. The Bains des Pâquis makes this dreamlike scenario a reality year-round. This beloved public bath, perched on a jetty extending

There’s nowhere better to be during the winter than the Algarve - sunshine, great food, big blue skies and lovely beaches.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment - a beginner’s guide.

How to make the best of Thailand and its islands. We know how beautiful Thailand is, the food, the beaches and the people, but how do you make the most if it on one trip?

Europe has always been a dream destination for students seeking adventure, culture, and unforgettable experiences. As 2026 approaches, the continent offers more opportunities than ever for young travellers to explore its

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