Inspiration

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

Reforesting the world with Max Renaudin, Founder & CEO of Tree-Nation

On a mission to plant a trillion trees by 2050, Tree-Nation is making reforestation accessible to everyone through transparent, easy-to-track technology. As one of the most effective solutions to the

21 March 2025

All’s well on the waters of Menaggio, Lake Como

Its glittering, villa-strung shores are backed by emerald-green mountains, setting a scenic and incredibly stylish stage for slow days spent on Lake Como’s waters — preferably from a private pontoon

18 March 2025

A photographer’s pocket guide to Nice

A lively coastal haven adorned with a rich cultural tapestry, Nice seamlessly blends sparkling sea views with a retro sense of holiday charm. As France’s fifth-largest city and gateway to

14 March 2025

10 idyllic boutique hotels in the Greek islands

If islomania is setting in as summer plans start to unravel, casting away to a Greek island (or two) is the perfect antidote — soothing seascapes and sizzling temperatures included.

12 March 2025