Buy this private Caribbean island with crystal blue waters for less than a London flat November 6, 2023 Surrounded by crystal blue waters with plenty of fish, perfect for swimming and snorkelling, this exotic private island could be yours for less than the cost of an average London flat. Perfect for an unusual second home or a completely off-grid retirement plan. Iguana Island spans five acres and sits 12 miles from the Nicaraguan [...]
Ski holidays: La Clusaz is the authentic Alps ski resort Brits haven’t discovered October 21, 2023 La Clusaz is the Alps town Brits don't know about yet, but that offers great skiing and brilliant food without the masses of British tourists
These six vineyards are the best places to drink British wine October 18, 2023 These six vineyards offer great experiences with British wine, from tasting menus to tours and other activities
Visit Toulouse: Why there’s more to Rugby World Cup hosts than just sport October 16, 2023 The French city of Toulouse offers sporting history, but also brilliant food, drink and other things to do
This Lake District hotel has three incredible UK chefs and one Michelin star October 9, 2023 Three culinary hotshots are building the Lake District’s most exciting gastrotourism destination at the Gilpin Hotel, says Sophie Ibbotson It is often said that “too many cooks spoil the broth” but Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is counting on healthy rivalry to drive innovation in its kitchens. The Cumbrian hotel, which occupies a magnificent 100 [...]
Thailand holidays: be the only guests at this private Thai island resort October 9, 2023 Thailand is rethinking luxury with a new breed of private resort, finds Liz Connor The words ‘Thailand’ and ‘luxury’ aren’t always an obvious pairing. The hedonistic southern end of the country is famous for boozy full moon parties, well-trodden backpacker trails and hordes of tourists who flood to its shores to make the most of [...]
Why Aruba lives up to its nickname of ‘One Happy Island’ October 3, 2023 There are many places across the world where Brits aren’t truly welcome. Sure, our incessant politeness and love of queuing endears us to strangers, but we also like to drink, and we speak loudly and exclusively in our mother tongue. Amsterdam recently launched a “stay away” campaign specifically targeted at young British tourists in an [...]
Enjoy a luxury car retreat at the stunning Montagu Arms in the New Forest October 3, 2023 Even if you don’t own a classic car you can act like you do while you stay at the Montagu Arms in Beaulieu, a charming chocolate-box village in the heart of the ancient woodlands. THE WEEKEND Even if you aren’t a natural motorhead there is something bone-achingly cool about driving a red 1966 vintage Jaguar E-type. [...]
Forget Miami beach: why Miami’s cocktail bars are the city’s best attraction September 25, 2023 When someone mentions Miami, what springs to mind? Swaying palm trees and pastel-shaded art deco buildings? Don Johnson as ‘Sonny’ Crockett, his jacket sleeves rolled up, sipping on blue libations? It certainly has a retro backdrop, but, perhaps surprisingly, Miami has lately become the hottest place in America for mixology. The city has 300 sunny [...]
Why the Cotswolds is perfect for an October holiday September 25, 2023 THE WEEKEND: Part of the idyllic Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve in the south Cotswolds, The Lock Keeper’s Snipe is a charming converted barn with boutique hotel aspirations. It is part of a new collection of British homestays from Quince, which has found and renovated a load of old properties to newly high standards. With its [...]
