Away in a Maltese manger: Gozo's Bethlehem
A ‘live’ nativity is pulling in the crowds on the Mediterranean island of Gozo, off Malta. And there are rooms at the innIt’s dusk in Bethlehem, and in the straw-strewn stable baby Jesus is bawling....
View ArticleRosebery Hotel, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne: hotel review
This quirky but cosy B&B eschews the local stag/hen party scene, maintaining an air of quiet privacy amid its eccentric, clashing furnishingsOne thing that Newcastle does not lack is hotel rooms....
View ArticleNaples: what to see, plus the best restaurants, bars and hotels
Southern Italy’s biggest city has scrubbed up beautifully – without losing its anarchic charm – and is now a great choice for a winter city break• Readers’ tips: where to go in NaplesAs fascinating as...
View ArticleWhere I draw the line on guest services: 'Some things feel a bit too Downton...
A reluctant landlady leaves feedback for the travellers who stay in her home. This week: No, I won’t shine your shoesI was back home very late. The guests were in bed, so I tiptoed past their door on...
View ArticleHyatt Hotels tells customers to check credit cards amid malware hacking fears
Company with hotels in 52 countries warns customers after malware was discovered in payments system in November Global hotel chain Hyatt has advised customers to review their card statements after it...
View ArticleBeijing highway: $600m road just the start of China's investments in Caribbean
Road connecting north and south Jamaica will be lined with luxury hotels and is China’s largest investment in the Caribbean – but not for much longerStretching some 67 km (41.6 miles) north to south...
View ArticleOn my radar: Tom Courtenay’s cultural highlights
The actor on David Foster Wallace, the Chateau Marmont hotel, his favourite local restaurant, Strictly and his loyalty to Hull City AFCTom Courtenay, who made his name in the 1960s in films that have...
View ArticleThe insiders’ guide to finding a cheaper holiday in 2016
Travel experts reveal how to track down the best-value flights and accommodation, and where to look for the best online deals• Savvy travellers know to delete their browser history because prices can...
View ArticleSleeping in the sky: the glass pods in Peru’s Sacred Valley
Climbing a via ferrata up the Sacred Valley in the Peruvian Andes is only half the fun on this trip. Spending the night suspended 400m above it is the real adventureIt’s when my “indestructible”...
View ArticleStay in an art gallery in the US
The 21c Museum Hotels chain takes the concept of the art hotel to new heights by combining large contemporary art collections with overnight staysAnyone who has stayed in a hotel knows that the art on...
View ArticleTop 10 family hotels and campsites in Europe
These small hotels and campsites, all set in gorgeous locations, strike just the right balance between being child-friendly and appealing to parents who don’t want to feel like they are holidaying in a...
View Article‘Secret hotel’ booked on Lastminute.com was anything but four-star
We took advantage of its ‘top secret hotels’ service, but the Memphis Hotel Museum Square in Amsterdam is undergoing a major renovationI booked a four-star hotel in Amsterdam using Lastminute.com’s Top...
View ArticleMontenegro defends decision to turn ex-concentration camp into resort
Balkan country allows private company to invest €15m and convert Mamula into luxury hotelMontenegro has defended its decision to allow an island fortress and wartime concentration camp to be...
View ArticleCare, attention and cake: how to be a good Airbnb host
Hosts tell how listing their homes on the website has enriched their lives, allowing them to travel themselves and make friends the world overAny seasoned Airbnb guest knows that the quality of your...
View ArticleHospitality sweet: meet the Brits who escaped to run hotels abroad
“We feel lucky to live in a beautiful part of the world …” From the Dordogne to the Philippines, Brits tell how they left homes and jobs in the UK to start new lives abroad – as hoteliers Off-grid...
View ArticleZurich city guide: what to see, plus the best restaurants, bars and hotels
Yes, it’s big on banking and watches but don’t imagine the Swiss city is entirely straitlaced – this year it’s going gaga over Dada for startersAlthough it’s routinely placed at the top of lifestyle...
View ArticleThe Whitebrook, near Monmouth, Wales: hotel review
This little Welsh gem creates the illusion of being off grid, but is easy to get to and delivers on its Michelin-starred promise When you’re treating yourself to a night away, there is a lot to be said...
View Article10 of the best beachside stays in tropical Asia
These great value bungalows and cabanas make superb bases from which to explore the exotic beaches and aquatic riches of Asia’s equatorial shoresNot to be confused with the more expensive Coral View...
View ArticleVan Gogh's bedroom or Tracey's bed: where would you rather sleep?
Following Airbnb’s recreation of Van Gogh’s room in Arles, the history of art has a wealth of possibilities for similar ventures – but whose crib would you book?Related: Bed down with Van Gogh, your...
View Article10 of the best beaches in Europe for families
From the Baltic to the Med, Joanne O’Connor suggests 10 fine sandy strands, and nearby places to stay. Please use the comments to add your own suggestionsGreece has no shortage of gorgeous beaches, but...
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