Windsor Castle, Highclere Castle, Donnington Castle… it’s no wonder Berkshire is officially recognised as England’s ‘Royal County’. Divided into 2 sections (bisected by Reading), much of it is ...

Spilling over the Welsh border, Herefordshire’s unspoilt countryside and languid pace of life are balm to a city-frazzled soul. Stretching from Shropshire right down to Symonds Yat, encompassing ...

Portixol is a relaxed harbourside hotel, spa and restaurant on the edge of Palma, where Scandinavian simplicity meets Mediterranean deco style. “I’d return here in a heartbeat. It’s a super easy ...

It’s the tail end of summer, and our precious annual leave allowances are dwindling. Here are six of our favourite destinations for long weekends.

If you’ve ever wondered what it's like to stay in a country villa in the middle of Venice, then this is your place. Oltre Il Giardino (‘beyond the garden’) is a bucolic villa owned and run by Lorenzo ...

Each month we send our team out to discover the best new hotels and rentals around the world, with only 1 out of every 100 making the cut. Now that you’ve found your shortcut to the world’s loveliest ...

A serene boutique resort perched on a spectacular beach, with 8 charming rooms, a seafront restaurant and a dreamy pool A serene boutique resort perched on a spectacular beach, with 8 charming rooms, ...

The setting is ancient, but Lindos Comfy Suites is all about 21st-century comfort. In a series of white-cube spaces which tumble down a rocky hillside, its 21 rooms and suites are airy, clean and yes, ...

Treat someone special to a blissful break in one of our pampering hotels, boutique B&Bs, city pads or country boltholes.

It’s on the southern coast of Zanzibar’s main island, Unguja, that you find those long, white, palm-fringed beaches you dreamed of during your hot, dusty mainland safari. The shallow turquoise waters ...

Historic mansion-turned-boutique-hotel with 12 sophisticated rooms, a secluded outdoor pool and restored features from days gone by Oh to be an Italian aristocrat! We can just imagine ourselves ...

14 sleekly peaceful suites (some with pools or jacuzzis) on a sheltered peninsula with sea views and a private cove 14 sleekly peaceful suites (some with pools or jacuzzis) on a sheltered peninsula ...