The Dog & Fox, Wimbledon, London: hotel review
A thriving pub-cum-restaurant in an affluent corner of south-west London near Wimbledon tennis club It was a no-brainer adding a smart hotel to the set-up hereBefore the arrival of the London and South...
View ArticleThe best places to stay in the Alps in summer: hotels, chalets and campsites
Make the most of the Alps in summer with our pick of accommodation in Italy, France, Switzerland and Austria for hiking, cycling, family activities or just glorious Alpine views Continue reading...
View ArticleColombia is full of beans: coffee regions open for tourism
After almost 50 years of solitude, the country's central coffee-growing region is now safe for tourists. Kevin Rushby finds its old farms and coffee plantations make charming places to stayBy the time...
View ArticleNumber 38 Clifton, Bristol: hotel review
Luxury is efficiently rendered in this quiet, upmarket Bristol hotel, but some guests may feel it is going through the high-end accommodation motionsBe it a drink in the lounge or an iron sent up to...
View ArticleThree days in Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and the Macedon Ranges
A visit to the iconic Hanging Rock will encompass luxury spas and country cooking that highlights the abundance of local producePerhaps its apt for a British man like myself on holiday in central...
View ArticleCool Scandinavian hotels: readers tips
Scandinavian style doesn't come cheap but not all of these cool hotels, in Denmark, Sweden and Norway will break the bank To add a tip for next week and be in with a chance of winning a £200 Hotels.com...
View ArticleThree days in the Coromandel, New Zealand travel guide
Bake in the sands of Hot Water beach, then take in the art, stunning views and craft beer of the Coromandel peninsulaThe Coromandels charms are no secret tens of thousands flock here from the North...
View ArticleGreek island holiday guide: Crete
Of all the Greek islands, Crete is one of the most distinctive and beautiful. Our guide lists great places to stay (from campsites to boutique hotels), the best tavernas and the islands must seesCrete...
View ArticleGlasgow accommodation almost fully booked for the Commonwealth Games
With the city's hotels and guesthouses at almost full capacity, last-minute visitors to the Games are being advised to camp or look outside of the city for accommodationGlasgows accommodation is close...
View ArticleCommonwealth Games: complete travel guide to Glasgow
After the cycling, swimming and athletics, its time for eating, drinking, dancing and more. Our writers pick the top bars, budget restaurants, hotels, galleries, shops and clubs in GlasgowContinue...
View ArticleTickton Grange, Beverley, East Yorkshire: hotel review
East Yorkshires moment in the foodie spotlight has been grasped by the relaunched Tickton Grange, though some of the hotels rooms still boast a wonderful bygone charmWell, by eck. Things have been...
View ArticleThe Garden Rooms, Edinburgh: B&B review
This sleek designer studio in Edinburgh is a mix of B&B and self-catering and has its own private courtyard garden the fresh breakfast hamper each morning isnt a bad addition eitherI used to live a...
View Article10 of the best budget stays in Penang
Hostels and B&Bs in Penang now offer travellers on a budget more style and amenities than ever. With the George Town festival in full swing, John Brunton checks out whats on offerThis tasteful...
View ArticleTop 10 hotels, hostels and pensiones in San Sebastián, Spain
San Sebastián, on Spains Basque Country coast, is attracting a younger crowd just as interested in surfing the waves as browsing its pintxo bars. Heres our pick of its best new affordable places to...
View ArticleArtist Residence Penzance, Cornwall: hotel review
The breakfast is exemplary and there is a relaxing, laid-back atmosphere, but the Artist Residence Penzances main selling point is the wonderful art that surrounds you during your stayArtists, and art...
View ArticleThe Borough, Lancaster: hotel review
This gastro-boozer in a Georgian townhouse is rightly hailed for its ales and the potential of its nine new bedrooms but it would benefit from a sharper eye for detail over its foodLancaster doesnt...
View ArticleTop 10 Scottish castle stays
You may have to camp or self-cater, but all of these Scottish castles offer a chance to stay in splendid surrounds at (relatively) affordable pricesBlair Castle in bucolic Perthshire, the seat of the...
View ArticleFive great cave hotels
From the set of Star Wars to a former silver mine Restored from abandoned ancient caves in the Basilicata village of Matera by the Sextantio Group, Le Grotte della Civita has taken great care to...
View ArticleKeep your cool in Spain: holiday in a cave
Before there was aircon, Andalucían peasants kept their cool in homes cut out of the rock. Now visitors can do the same. Lesley Gillilan finds new life in old caves Five great cave hotelsWe arrive at...
View ArticleWarsaw city guide: a day in Sródmiescie
As Warsaw is declared the cheapest city for culture in Europe, we take a stroll around the new cafes, restaurants and shops at the heart of Polands capital The fact that Poland is one of few European...
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