Inspiration

The best sea view hotel rooms in Italy

Summer holidays in Italy are best spent as close to il mare as possible — preferably al fresco all day long. Waking up to shimmering sea views and being lulled

29 April 2025

Menorca on film: a guide to the wild Balearic isle

Discover Menorca, the wild Spanish isle that’s one of the best-kept secrets on the Mediterranean, where those in the know are casting off to embrace sun, sea, and art.

24 April 2025

Sun-kissed, self-care stays await at Teranka, Formentera

All trips to Formentera begin by boat and the lack of airport on the quietest and wildest Balearic Island adds to its castaway charm. For a hideaway with a luxurious,

22 April 2025

10 luxury hotels worth reserving for spectacular rooftop terraces

The ‘gram loves a good rooftop, doesn’t it? Infinity pools teetering over a city’s edge, open-air bars and sky-high restaurants to drink in those bird’s eye views and sip cocktails

17 April 2025

12 of the world’s most photogenic hotel pools

Sure, some of us love to get a few early morning laps in, but for most travellers, the hotel pool is a place to stretch out and sunbathe beside —

14 April 2025

How to spend a short break in Syros, Greece

The Cyclades are known for their rugged beaches and iconic blue-and-white stucco buildings — until you arrive in the main town of Hermoupolis on the Greek island of Syros, that

10 April 2025

The dreamiest private villas to rent in Europe

Searching for a have-the-place-to-yourself holiday with room for everyone? These villa-style stays are stylish, spacious, and ever so secluded, with all the added extras of boutique hotel service included. Read

7 April 2025

On the road in Provence

Fragrant lavender fields, sun-dappled vineyards, rocky Mediterranean coastlines, and buttercream-coloured hilltop villages weave a tapestry of natural beauty across Provence. From idyllic markets to ancient Roman ruins, this itinerary takes

2 April 2025

Editor’s picks for April: from Colorado to Pakistan

Spring has well and truly sprung. If the idea of frolicking through Belgian forests or Colorado’s flower-carpeted hills appeals, read on for hotel inspiration to see you through the changing

1 April 2025

Living in paradise: what it’s like to call Mallorca home

Having successfully made the transition from holidaying to homestead — and truly living her best life in the process — here, British photographer Carlie Tasker talks about how she put

28 March 2025