Lee Osborne takes his family on a road trip to a Portuguese region less travelled
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From the latest hotel openings, book launches, restaurants and bars, The Edit is a tasting menu of inspiring travel morsels to keep you in sync with the must-visit destinations across the globe.
Go on a journey back in time and visit America’s only museum dedicated to art and architecture of the Middle Ages
The golden age of touring by car is the inspiration for this sophisticated British collection that has its roots in upholstering motors
Discover a network of excellent and unique accommodation for your next trip to Spain
William Klein’s Rome takes us to the streets of the Italian capital in the late 1950s, when the photographer was killing time working as an assistant director for Federico Fellini
Barcelona’s old-school charmer is a place of gilt and guilty pleasures
Dining at Officina della Bistecca will send you down a rabbit hole of unrivalled carnivorous proportions, washed down with generous servings of red wine, art and poetry. Lee Osborne lived to tell the tale
From an extravagant bohemian gathering in Mykonos to a dancefloor with a giant plush octopus, we pick the best beach-side hangouts in the Med
Goodman Gallery is a must-see in Cape Town, having played an essential role in shaping contemporary South African art and bringing artists such as Lisa Brice, William Kentridge and David Koloane to the world’s attention during Apartheid
Rob Ryan is transported back to a Greek island by British writer Polly Samson’s 2020 fiction
A Sicilian restaurant with a Maltese chef is the latest star turn on London’s Charlotte Street
With its exceptional aesthetic, Michelin-starred cuisine, blissful spa and air of exclusivity, Le Fouquet’s is a hub of Parisian sophistication transported to the streets of Tribeca
If you’ve got the money, then there are state-of-the-art wellness retreats all over Europe that will help you convert it into rejuvenating stays that promise to slow down ageing, improve mental wellbeing, and press reset on your stress levels. So where do we sign up?
From the ethereal beauty of Darjeeling to the regal Nilgiri Hills and enchanting valleys of Assam, each of these six exceptional tea plantation hotels invites you to immerse yourself in the intoxicating landscapes of tea – and to drink your body weight in it, too
Photographer Liz Seabrook cycles solo in the Hebrides where she finds a warm welcome, some crackling corncrakes and a sense of freedom
Rob Ryan explores the historic setting of new mini-series Masters of the Air
Laura Fowler goes in search of Europe’s finest troglodyte-chic stays
The Madeiran capital Funchal is gaining a reputation as a foodie destination and Pau de Lume is as stylish address as any to sample the gastronomic pleasures that are filtering across the Atlantic archipelago
John Steinbeck’s travelogue is not only a beautiful record of America in a crucial period of change but a journey into the abstract relationship between place and the self
A new restaurant from rising star David Taylor takes a food-focused hotel in Warwickshire to new heights
In the heart of the Chamberí neighbourhood, this small museum is the former home and studio of Joaquín Sorolla, the Spanish master of light
From magnificent wildlife to remote surf retreats and unspoilt beaches that all promise to keep you captivated for your entire stay, the many islands of Indonesia have a lot to offer
Time stands still at this tranquil farmhouse paradise in the heart of the Algarve region – a place where true luxury is found in the simplicity of local produce, authentic experiences and wellbeing
Small producers are the ones to beat a path to on a trip to Champagne. Lee Osborne shares six of his favourites
Rome is upping its fine-dining offering with this recently opened hotel restaurant
Released in March this year, author Mike Parker delves into the history of the border between England and Wales
Catherine Shaw heads to an avant-garde ryokan on Japan’s northernmost island Hokkaido
Deep in the Chihuahuan desert is a unique art destination unlike any other
OK, so there are no truly secret beaches these days, but if you’re looking for slivers of European coastline with dramatic vistas and not many tourists, these six are a great place to park your towel
There’s one camera that will get you cred from professionals and design aficionados alike. Peter Howarth gets a tutorial on how to be a Leica photographer
Located in the borough of Islington, the Estorick Collection showcases the most significant works by 20th-century Italian Futurists and is Britain’s only museum devoted to modern Italian art
A new eatery on the site of James Joyce’s former residence honours classic French cooking
John Hunt’s 1953 novel is an account of the British expedition he had led up Mount Everest that same year
This Soviet printworks from the 1930s has been converted into a remarkable Georgian hotel so cool you won’t want to leave, says Peter Howarth, the editorial director of Secret Trips
From a clifftop amphitheatre to a realisation of Hadidian design genius, if you love your librettos then you’ll definitely want to put each of these spectacular opera destinations on your bucket list
Laura Fowler on medieval Moorish farmhouses and artsy agroturismos in the island’s rural heartland
Toby Wiseman cherishes the off-the-beaten-path charms of Corfu’s north-east coast, offering mesmerising seascapes and a gentle pace of life that can’t be matched
Tokyo, where highballs are thrown back like water, and where exquisitely presented bartenders pour forth on the virtues of single-malt whisky. Dram lovers, it doesn’t get better than these bars…
Shinjuku municipality is home to the world’s only permanent gallery dedicated to Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, the top-selling female artist of all time
Melanie O’Shea falls for an unspoilt Adriatic island with a keen sense of itself
Pull up a plush leather pew and people-watch at this iconic hotel bar
Monisha Rajesh captures her 45,000-mile journey around the world in an ode to locomotives and the places they pass through
Celebrating Brown’s Hotel’s literary past, the suite aims to inspire guests through Paul Smith’s playfully artistic vision
It’s said that New York houses more comedians per capita than anywhere else in the world, so we’ve collated six of the best laugh-out-loud haunts to visit next time you’re looking for giggles in the Big Apple
Add an extra side of culture to your meal with these art-filled establishments
The Texan city known for “keepin’ it weird” is also home to some of the best steakhouses in the US, so if you’re in the neighbourhood, you simply must check out these protein parlours…
Turkish architect and man-about-town, Emir Eras, loves to while away the day at this understated seafood restaurant set on an unspoilt Greek island
Located in the historic port city of Cartagena, NH Galeria displays renowned and emerging contemporary artists from across the globe
This Austrian farmhouse has transformed from a few rooms into a hotel and on to its final form, a welcoming five-star Alpine experience
Karen Blixen’s 1937 memoir on building a life in Kenya – penned following her unhappy return to Denmark
From an Arts and Crafts masterpiece in Chelsea to a modern marvel in Bloomsbury, art critic and curator Tom Morton hunts down London’s best under-the-radar churches
Once known as one of the “four wonders of Rome”, Palazzo Farnese is among the most beautiful buildings in the capital, serving as an important example of High Renaissance architecture and home to an impressive collection of art
Berlin’s former Telegraph Office is now a stylish contemporary hotel with views of the city’s famous TV Tower
Enjoy a seafood gem on the water’s edge
Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1919 book documents his final big expedition, where he journeys to Antarctica from 1914 to 1917 in an attempt to carry out the first land crossing of the Antarctic continent
The Rosary Chapel, also known as the Matisse Chapel, is a 15-minute walk from Vence, a medieval walled town north of Nice. The artist Henri Matisse regarded this place as his true masterpiece, having designed the building, stained-glass windows, murals and even the priests’ vestments
Jens Mühling travelled through Ukraine to understand this complicated country, which after centuries remains in a struggle for national sovereignty
“Driving music” is a time-honoured tradition, but here are a few tracks that may take you by surprise
Facing the Grand Canal, this refurbished gem is all about modernist elegance
Geranium was the first restaurant in Denmark to be awarded three Michelin stars. In 2009, it was listed in The World's 50 Best Restaurants. Now, it’s number one
A new release from Taschen charts 12 far-flung destinations through stunning photography and personal accounts
At an intimate restaurant in Bath, Dan Annett discovers he can happily live without meat
An entire island dedicated to art in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea is filled with buildings by architect Tadao Ando and pumpkins by artist Yayoi Kusama
At a glorious hilltop hideaway in the wilds of Rajasthan, Melanie O’Shea discovers the joy of missing out
Heading away from the marked runs that lead to the same old resorts, Chris Madigan recommends some off-piste options in the Alps and beyond'
Kettle’s Yard, in the heart of Cambridge, is set in the former home of British art collector Jim Ede, and displays an incredible collection of modern art, with works by world-renowned artists such as Joan Miró, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson
Oliver Spencer is charmed by an incredible art collection and a wine cellar with wow factor at Cape Town’s finest bolthole
Located on the coast, 25 miles north of Denmark’s capital Copenhagen, the museum is an incredible example of the harmonious interplay between art, architecture and nature
Cast away to one of Europe’s most enchanting car-free islands for a go-slow, off-grid, lost-in-time escape
The Beverly Hills Hotel reopens its iconic bar after two years
Marius Kociejowski travelled to Naples to discover the truth behind this complex, storied city of contradictions
From a glorious Hebridean hideaway to a classic Cornish coach house, our pick of half a dozen pubs perfectly appointed for a great weekend by the sea
Margate’s newest hotel, located on the south-east coast, is a stone’s throw from the seafront and Turner Contemporary, a perfect escape for a weekend away
The round-the-world motorcycle trip that inspired Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman to follow suit
Somerset’s headline act is way more than just a hotel
Great Asian-Tuscan food and birra artisanale in Florence
An urban winery in a former Soviet automotive dealership, and cookery lessons at Moldova’s first rural homestay
Tucked away in the 9th arrondissement of Paris is Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau’s former villa and studio. Packed with hundreds of his paintings, watercolours, and drawings, it is a true feast for the senses
From challenging twisties in Italy to stunning coastal roads in Australia, here are six of the world’s best road trips
Peter Howarth wanted an adventure. He got one care of a two-wheeled odyssey from his home in south London to a holiday villa 1,200 kilometres away in Provence
John Steinbeck and Robert Capa wanted to see how ordinary Russians lived at the dawn of the Cold War. This is what they experienced
