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Places to Stay
27 amazing Airbnbs with private pools you’ll never want to leave
Our favourite homestays with amazing pools, located everywhere from Costa Rica to Portugal
By Madison Flager and Meaghan Kenny

Travel Tips
Is it safe to travel to Paris right now? What visitors need to know about the France protests
As demonstrations and unrest continue across the French capital, we share practical advice on where to stay, what to avoid and how to navigate the city safely
By Alessia Armenise

Inspiration
The most affordable countries for Brits to retire in right now
Sun, sea and a great way to stretch out your pension? These are the best value destinations to retire in
By Tal Dekel-Daks

Places to Stay
The best family hotels in Mauritius
There’s a scattering of hotels in Mauritius that embrace families with open arms. These are our favourite places to stay on the island
By Annabelle Spranklen




Destinations
Welsh beaches are having a moment: these sandy spots were voted the UK's best by Traveller readers
By Kerry Walker

Places To Stay
The 32 best hotels in the Maldives: from pure tropical luxury to family hideaways
By Lee Cobaj
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Style & Culture
Lululemon’s new tote takes ‘ludicrously capacious’ to its logical, terrifying conclusion
It’s useless as hand luggage and your chiropractor will hate it, but the £228 Big-Ass Bag could be the ultimate vessel for life’s most chaotic scenarios
By Charley Ward

Eating & Drinking
11 of the best bars in Hong Kong for masterful mixology
Fancy a drink? These are the addresses to know in Hong Kong's glittering metropolis
By Rachel Read

Eating & Drinking
From £5 crab rolls to world-class oysters: How to eat your way around the East Anglian coast
From traditional fish shacks to destination restaurants, Norfolk and Suffolk serve up some of Britain’s finest seafood, with autumn bringing a seasonal bounty
By Claire Boobbyer

Readers' Choice Awards 2026
The winners that you chose in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey

Great British Escapes
For the third year, Condé Nast Traveller bring you Great British Escapes – a package celebrating the beauty of a UK getaway

Insider's guide to Spain 2026
From foodie hotspots to beachy islands, these are our favourite corners of Spain
Destination spotlight: France
Places To StayHotels in the South of France our editors would visit again and againFrom rural retreats to glitzy poolside hangouts, these hotels are the best of the best in the South of FranceBy Lanie Goodman
Places to StayMy favourite Airbnb: a design lover’s dream home in the south of FranceHalf an hour outside Marseille, this once sleepy fishing village has become a magnet for arty types on the MedBy Rosie Conroy
Destinations5 secret French islands you've (probably) never heard of that deserve their moment in the spotlightAdd these to your bucket listBy Emma Clarke
Places To Stay24 hotels in Paris for every kind of city stay, from French institutions to boutique newcomersOf the 1,600 hotels in the city, these are the boltholes worth booking according to our editorsBy Sarah James
Places to StayThe best hotels near the Eiffel TowerSome of our favourite hotels are just a scenic stroll away from this Parisian iconBy Nicola Leigh Stewart
DestinationsMarseille is the underrated city in the South of France that should be on your bucket listExploring the untamed labyrinth of Marseille, the dusty-rouge Mediterranean Port City whipped by the MistralBy Johny Pitts
Places to StayThe best hotels in Nice for a glamorous French Riviera getawayFrom restored landmarks to hotels with rooftop poolsBy Lanie Goodman
Places to Stay10 of the best family-friendly hotels in France, as chosen by a parentThese are some of la Belle France's most beautiful family-friendly hotelsBy Jemima Sissons
Editor recommendations
Kisawa Sanctuary, Benguerra Island, MozambiqueRead full reviewKisawa Sanctuary on Mozambique’s Benguerra Island is of Earth’s most special environments to experiencePowered By: Kisawa Sanctuary
House in the Wild, Maasai MaraRead full reviewA former family farm on the edge of the Maasai Mara ecosystem has been rewilded to become a conservation triumphPowered By: Collection In the Wild
Coquillade Provence, FranceFrance, Vaucluse, Le PerotetRead full reviewA village-inspired escape surrounded by Provence’s vineyards and lavender fieldsPowered By: Booking.com
First In: Nowhere Private Island, Baa Atoll, MaldivesMaldives, Ufuligiri, Nowhere Private IslandRead full reviewAvailable for $45,000 per night, with space for 24 guests, the two exquisitely designed residences on Nowhere Private Island are a play in dualityPowered By: .Here
First in: Last Word Makanyane, Laastepoort, South AfricaSouth Africa, Laastepoort, Makanyane Safari LodgeRead full reviewAn artfully decorated eight-roomed boutique safari lodge with access to one of South Africa’s largest safari areasPowered By: Booking.com
First in: The Webster Hotel, Covent Garden, LondonEngland, London, 62 Lincoln's Inn FieldsRead full reviewGenerous, genuine hospitality and seriously good Italian food and drink, in a rare pocket of Covent Garden calmPowered By: The Webster Hotel
Anantara Siam Bangkok, ThailandThailand, Bangkok, 155 Rajadamri RoadRead full reviewFor a good dose of luxury, in one of the most central spots in the city, this Bangkok stalwart is the place to bePowered By: Booking.com
The Peninsula, LondonRead full reviewA hotly anticipated first London opening from the rarefied Hong Kong brandPowered By: Booking.com
Food and drink
Eating & Drinking11 of the best bars in Hong Kong for masterful mixologyFancy a drink? These are the addresses to know in Hong Kong's glittering metropolisBy Rachel Read
Eating & Drinking13 best pubs in Dublin: the top drinking dens to visit on your next Irish city breakThe finest places for a pint in the Irish capitalBy James March and Grainne McBride
Eating & DrinkingFrom £5 crab rolls to world-class oysters: How to eat your way around the East Anglian coastFrom traditional fish shacks to destination restaurants, Norfolk and Suffolk serve up some of Britain’s finest seafood, with autumn bringing a seasonal bountyBy Claire Boobbyer
Eating & DrinkingThe best New Year's Eve events in London 2026From indulgent multi-course dinners to the best views in town for the fireworks (and where to dance) these are the best New Year's Eve events in LondonBy Alessia Armenise
Eating & Drinking7 best restaurants in Paddington that pack more buzz than you might expectThere's more to this corner of the city than meets the eye…By Connor Sturges
Eating & DrinkingThe new London restaurants to try in October 2026These are the best new London restaurants to book this monthBy Olivia Morelli
Eating & Drinking6 of the best Lebanese restaurants in London for the ultimate Middle Eastern feastFrom Mayfair to Marylebone, these are the best spots in townBy Florianne Humphrey
Eating & DrinkingA London bar you've probably never heard of just made it onto the world’s 50 Best Bars listThis East London bar just debuted at number 32 at the world's 50 Best Bars awards. Here's why we love itBy Joanna Taylor

Style & Culture
Lululemon’s new tote takes ‘ludicrously capacious’ to its logical, terrifying conclusion
It’s useless as hand luggage and your chiropractor will hate it, but the £228 Big-Ass Bag could be the ultimate vessel for life’s most chaotic scenarios
By Charley Ward

Destinations
12 unwritten rules you need to know before visiting Hong Kong, from transport etiquette to going green
As a city that's often incorporated into wider international itineraries, there's plenty worth knowing in advance to make the most of a trip to Hong Kong…
By Lee Cobaj

Style & Culture
Best things to do in London at Christmas 2026: the complete guide to festive fun
From the glittering big-hitters in the heart of the city to wholesome events in the suburbs, these are the best things to do in London at Christmas for 2026
By Alessia Armenise and Connor Sturges

Places to Stay
The 12 best hotels in Stockholm to book for a stylish stay in the Swedish capital
Our edit of the hottest places to stay in Stockholm
By Ianthe Butt and Isabelle Kliger

Style & Culture
The best airports in the world for art, according to the “Oscars of the aviation industry”
From Denver to Mumbai, these artsy airports show that beauty can still be found in the most stressful of places
By Kat Chen

Places to Stay
The Dolomites Airbnbs our editors are obsessing over in 2026
We’ve found 12 beautiful homestays with the likes of natural biopools, ancient timber walls, and their own farm shops stocked with fresh local produce
By Layla Quaedvlieg

Places to Stay
The best hotels in Bodrum
These are the addresses to know about along the Turkish Riviera
By Anya Meyerowitz

Places to Stay
The best ski chalets in Europe have cathedral ceilings, retro charm and free-flowing Champagne
Whether you're headed to France, Italy, Austria or Switzerland, these snowy villas should be on your radar ahead of your next ski holiday
By Charley Ward and Rosalyn Wikeley

Style & Culture
The best festivals in the UK for 2027
The UK's music festival offering is raring to go, and we've picked the best ones planned to go ahead for 2027 – from London to Leicestershire via Cornwall
By Connor Sturges

Places to Stay
Hot tubs with glacier views and super-swish Verbier penthouses: our ultimate Swiss chalet edit for 2026
For those who want to sip glühwein in a solar-powered jacuzzi under Parc Ela's starry skies, wake up inside a converted 200-year-old larch grain store, and step straight from a private spa into après-ski
By Charley Ward

Style & Culture
How to travel one-bag only: the best backpacks for weekend trips and long hauls alike
Say goodbye to cumbersome rolling suitcases and awkward overpacking. We’ve thoroughly vetted the best travel backpacks for weight, capacity, tech protection, and ergonomics to ensure your next holiday starts completely hands-free
By Charley Ward

Style & Culture
Where to shop in London
These are the corners of London where the shops are defined by their heritage, and distinguished by their art
By Harriet Elton

Places to Stay
My favourite Airbnb: a pied-à-terre in the heart of Bondi Beach
This dinky three-bedroom is a stone’s throw from the iconic stretch of sand
By Lydia Bell

Travel Tips
First look at Virgin's new Eurostar rival – what we know so far
Virgin has unveiled more about its new high-speed trains, with plans for stylish interiors, upgraded dining and services connecting London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030
By Alessia Armenise and Connor Sturges

Places to Stay
6 of the best hotels in Chiang Mai for an authentic city trip in Northern Thailand
Whether you’re looking for a lovely spot to spend time by the pool, or a smart base in the heart of the temple-hopping action
By Chris Schalkx

