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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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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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From Private Islands to The Plaza: The World’s Most Iconic Hotels

More than just a place to stay, these fabled establishments promise unparalleled experiences and a glimpse into grandeur. Often steeped in history, legend and luxury, hotels often achieve ‘icon status’ thanks to prolific guest lists, Hollywood appearances, ground-breaking architecture or simply as being the setting for gossip shared around the water cooler. No matter how […]

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Destination Dupes: This Year’s Hottest Travel Trends

Switch from Zermatt to Sapporo and leave London for Liverpool – swapping classic destinations for their equally captivating counterparts is one of the smartest travel hacks around. Santorini’s legendary whitewashed views and Sydney’s iconic harbourfront have competition – savvy travellers are swapping tried-and-true favourites for ‘destination dupes’. From Paros to Palermo, discover new destinations and […]

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Luxury Escapes’ Guide to the World’s Best Destinations for August

With the northern hemisphere awash with sunny days, inviting beaches and top-notch festivals, travellers are spoilt for choice when holidaying in August. If you’ve been dreaming of a European summer, you’re in luck – August is one of the best times to experience the jewels of the northern hemisphere. In this guide, uncover four of […]

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