Travel

Brown's Hotel review: Is this the most family-friendly place to stay in London?

The trick to surviving a weekend in London with a young family in tow is to stay in one of the capital's best hotels, discovers Country Life's Dean Usher.

Down Hall review: A country house hotel retreat where you can try out the sport which has the A-listers buzzing

Down Hall Hotel and Estate is a 110-acre playground just a few minutes outside the M25 where fun and games are part of the attraction. Toby Keel paid a visit.

Antarctica: Why the world’s last wilderness is best explored from a luxury cruise ship

Once-in-a-lifetime encounters and a sense of scientific purpose colour Ben Olsen’s memorable expedition to the end of the earth.

The Azores: A land lost to time and Nature and Europe's answer to Hawaii

A new, direct flight route to The Azores is opening traveller's eyes to this extraordinary archipelago, says Rosalyn Wikeley, who discovers where to stay, the best restaurants and what to do

Le Bristol hotel review: True Parisien decadence, from marble floor and rooftop pool to the €19 hot chocolate

Le Bristol is without doubt one of Paris's 'Grand Dame' hotels, dripping in old world elegance. Rosie Paterson checked in.

The joy of walking and cycling the world with Headwater Holidays

If your idea of a perfect holiday is one where you see, feel and experience as much as possible of your destination, the self-guided and guided tours of Headwater Holidays are made for you.

São Tomé and Príncipe: The forgotten African islands with more species than the Galapagos

Sarah Freeman journeys to São Tomé and Príncipe, a hidden paradise off Africa’s western coastline.

Palácio Príncipe Real hotel review: A 19th century pink palace in the heart of trendy Lisbon

Mary Lussiana checks into the Portuguese capital's prettiest hotel.

Boys Hall hotel review: A moreish restaurant with rooms in Kent

A manor house in the Garden of England — rumoured to once have hosted Charles I — is now a buzzy restaurant with rooms. Gilly Hopper checks in

The Farmstead review: The log cabins of your dreams in the heart of Suffolk

The lodges at The Farmstead in Suffolk, not far from the world famous site at Sutton Hoo, are cosy, charming, quirky and fun. Toby Keel paid a visit.

Caravaggio’s Eden: Why following in the footsteps of the artist is the ideal way to explore Rome

Mark Hedges dons his best walking shoes for a Caravaggio-themed walking tour of the Eternal City.

A walk around Constable Country

Fiona Reynolds takes a stroll through a landscape which leaves her 'inspired anew'.

St Barts: Why there's so much more to this tiny Caribbean island than meets the eye

In recent years, the island of St Barts has had to deal with a category-five storm, a pandemic and endless tabloid headlines, but it’s now back in business and better than ever, says Travel Editor Rosie Paterson.

The extraordinary tale of Hadrian's Wall: 'Men have been deified for trifles compared with this admirable structure'

What once kept out hordes of bloodthirsty warriors is, nearly 2,000 years later, barely proof against the most timid of sheep. But if Hadrian’s Wall is now low on stature, it remains high on atmosphere, says Harry Pearson.

F Zeen hotel review: Reconnect, recharge and rejuvenate at this adults-only wellness retreat in Kefalonia

Looking for somewhere to live out your 'New Year; new me' mantra? Then follow in the footsteps of Victoria Marston who discovers a perfect break from reality on the Greek island of Kefalonia.

Atlanta Trevone review: The apartments making waves in Cornwall

Lydia Stangroom discovers a New England-style beach house on the Cornish coast that's as enchanting in the winter as it is come summer.

Gleneagles Townhouse review: The contemporary townhouse hotel with a beguiling history

Gleneagles Townhouse has seemingly, and impressively, matched the lofty standards set by its country cousin, Gleneagles hotel, finds Mary Miers, on a visit to the hotel, member's club and all-day restaurant rolled into one.

Treasured islands: The Maldivian hotels leading the way when it comes to sustainability and ocean conservation

Sustainability has never been more luxurious than in the Maldives, where innovative methods are being employed to ease environmental pressures without sacrificing style, finds our Travel Editor Rosie Paterson.

The Grosvenor Hotel, Stockbridge review: A boutique, historic hotel for a boutique, historic town

The Cotswolds without the crowds? Annunciata Elwes visits Stockbridge’s Grosvenor Hotel.

World class stays: The best private homes, villas, safari lodges and chalets to rent around the globe right now

From multi-generational summer holidays to adults-only celebrations, there's a holiday rental out there for everyone. Our Travel Editor, Rosie Paterson, selects some of the best.