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First Time Going to Europe? These Decisions Will Make or Break Your Trip

Planning your first Europen adventure? Leave room to settle in, make the most of each stop and embrace the surprises along the way with these essential travel tips. Europe isn’t one destination; travel times, transport systems, ticketing rules, hotel access, weather and payment habits can change from one country to the next. A few practical […]

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Where to Stay: The Best New Hotels of 2025

Rooftop retreats, private lagoons and luxury revivals mark some of the most exciting hotel openings from the last twelve months. Explore them here. From Sydney to Singapore, this year has ushered in a slew of new hotels that offer more than just a room. This generation of hotel openings blend design, location and personality to […]

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Why Nice Côte d’Azur is More Than Its Glamorous Facade

While this French icon is famed for its year-round Mediterranean sunshine and Riviera glamour, it’s the destination’s artistic heritage and storied past that makes it really shine. The dazzling Côte d’Azur on the southern coast of France is a magnet for the glitterati, but look beyond the glossy beach clubs, palatial hotels and mega yachts, […]

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Arrival Hall: All the Travel News You Need

Travel news from the past month including a new hotel for Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, a Cannes Michelin star and a musical Melbourne coffee shop. All-star karst: InterContinental set to open in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam Set to open in summer 2025, InterContinental Halong Bay Resort will be situated at the gateway to Ha Long City, in the exclusive […]

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Ooh La Luxe: The Best Hotels in Paris

From gilded suites near the Champs-Élysées to boutique boltholes in the Marais, your dream Paris escape begins with the perfect hotel. Discover our guide to the city’s best hotels. Whether you’re drawn by romance, world-renowned museums, people-watching or pastry-hopping, the ideal Parisian escape is not complete without a memorable hotel to anchor your stay. Spread […]

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The Coast is Clear: Europe’s Best Beach Holidays

Sandy toes, balmy sunsets and that fresh sea breeze – just in time for the summer season, here’s our pick of Europe’s best beach holidays. Whether you’re looking to stretch out under the Grecian sun, dive into the Spanish waves or uncover the secret coves of Corsica and Sicily, a beach break is always a […]

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The Best Time to Visit Europe: Weather, Crowds and Prices by Season

Europe’s sweet spots change with the seasons, bringing different weather, crowds and prices throughout the year. Here’s your season-by-season guide to getting the timing right. For the perfect balance between weather, crowds and prices, look to April–May or September–October in Europe – these are the region’s shoulder seasons. Summer suits beach holidays, festivals and longer […]

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5 Perks to Booking Your Euro Summer Now

Accessing the best airfares, city stays and experiences: booking your Euro summer now has its benefits. Who doesn’t dream of a summer escape in Europe? Gone are the days of settling for the leftover rooms or awkward flight times. Booking early is the key to snagging those perfect departure dates, experiences and stays, whether it’s a […]

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Most Luxurious Hotels in the World: From Bali to Dubai & Beyond

Rolls-Royce transfers, cliff-edge infinity pools, Michelin-starred restaurants and butler-attended overwater villas: these are the hotels that set the standard. Some hotels offer a room for the night. These offer something closer to a parallel life: one where the champagne is vintage, the architecture stops you mid-sentence and the staff seem to anticipate what you want […]

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Hotel Rooms for When You Want to Treat Yourself

Pop the champagne, swim in sky-high swimming pools, and admire incredible modern art – these rooms are a pretty penny, well spent. From views that genuinely leave you breathless to incredible art from floor to ceiling, these rooms give ‘home away from home’ a new meaning. Although all gloriously individual, they have one thing in […]

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Très Chic: Jaw-Dropping Fashion Designer Hotels

Nothing says luxury like designer fashion – and with brands such as Ralph Lauren, Versace and Chanel lending their creative vision to the world’s top hotels, the limit does not exist. Fashion brands do more than just dress us these days. With entire creative teams behind them, the likes of Versace, Ralph Lauren and Armani […]

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5 Reasons Why Corsica is the Mediterranean’s Next Big Destination

The coastal hikes are epic, the old towns medieval and the beaches among Europe’s most stunning – Corsica is climbing the ranks as the Mediterranean’s hottest destination. There’s an undeniable magic about the Mediterranean. Those pebbled beaches, sun-dappled waters and a slower, olive-oil-fuelled way of living easily captures the hearts of those that visit. Corsica […]