Buenos Aires’ new-look love hotels: book ardour by the hour
Steamy liaisons in short stay hotels – or telos – are nothing new in Argentina’s capital. But now the tacky decor and garish lighting are being ditched for sexy style, gourmet food and free mini bars A...
View ArticleNew gay travel firm increases holiday choice for LGBT travellers
The LGBT market is worth £6bn in the UK and $85bn in the US, yet few mainstream holiday companies cater properly to gay travellers. Specialist agency OutOfOffice hopes to set a new exampleIt was...
View ArticleThe slow return to Paris: how tourism is taking time to recover
Three months after the November terror attacks and the French capital’s bars, hotels and restaurants are beginning to see an upturn. But, convincing visitors to return hasn’t been easyAs bistros go,...
View ArticleCaro Somerset B&B, Bruton, Somerset: hotel review
There’s just one bedroom above this design-led cafe/shop in a small town near the Hauser & Wirth contemporary art gallery, but what a bedroomOn 15 July 2014, contemporary art powerhouse Hauser...
View ArticleThe Five Alls and The Plough, the Cotswolds: hotel review
Sister pubs with rooms in two idyllic Cotswolds villages offer a warm welcome (even to non-Tories) and excellent food Given the photograph in pride of place by the bar of The Five Alls inn, in the cute...
View ArticleEdinburgh city guide: what to see plus the best hotels, bars and restaurants
Dodge the tartan and tour groups with Vonny Moyes’s guide to Edinburgh’s contemporary culture, bars brimming with personality, and great-value places to eat and stayEdinburgh’s dirtiest trick is hiding...
View ArticleThe Shankly Hotel, Liverpool: review
This posh new Liverpool hotel is aimed squarely at fans of the Reds and their legendary former manager, but even a Blue concedes it’s a welcome addition to the city’s accommodation optionsAs an Everton...
View ArticleHilton considering new chain of 'hostel-like' hotels for millennials
Hotel chain mulling stripped-down, affordable accommodation for young people who have ditched traditional hotels for Airbnb and similar online optionsStaying at the Hilton has, arguably, already lost a...
View ArticleThe Ness, Shaldon, Devon: hotel review
There is a distinct nautical feel to the decor of this attractive hotel. Unfortunately the cooking is also all at seaOur arrival in Shaldon instantly put me into a holiday mood. Driving over the bridge...
View ArticleTop 10 beach hotels and campsites on New Zealand’s North Island
These guesthouses, apartments and pitches, all £100 or less, make the most of New Zealand’s stunning landscapes and beautiful beachesTop 10 hotels and B&Bs on South Island, New ZealandAlthough the...
View ArticleChinese investors rival Marriott with $14bn offer for Starwood hotel chain
The chain, which owns Sheraton and St Regis hotels, said it still favors Marriott bid over that of Anbang Insurance Group, which bought Waldorf Astoria last yearMarriott International faces a battle in...
View ArticleLet’s go to … Pontypridd
The town’s fabulous 1927 lido is reopening after a multimillion pound refurb – but that’s not the only reason to drop in on this Taff valley town For a free swim at the National Lido of Wales, the...
View ArticleThe best affordable hotels, B&Bs and hostels in Ireland
Ireland has its grand, expensive hotels but it’s possible to get quality, comfort and style at a price you may like too. We round up some of the best places to stay across the Republic and Northern...
View ArticleThe Villa Levens, near, Kendal, Lake District: hotel review
Despite a mildly corporate feel, this Victorian pile in the Lakes redeems itself with historic features and our writer’s favourite luxury: TVs in the bathroomsAs an atheist, I am unlikely to ever need...
View ArticleWhy do luxury hotels have to treat us like children?
From lollies at reception to posh chocs in the bedroom, everything has to be sugar-coated – and I hate itPeople worry about the way sugar is pushed at children. But it’s happening to the rest of us,...
View ArticleHeavenly stays: top 10 church and chapel conversions in the UK
Lord it up with stays at former chapels and churches, from north Scotland to Cornwall, that provide a rich, historic slant to a short break escapeBeautifully renovated to take full advantage of its...
View ArticleChiang Mai, Thailand, guide: what to do, plus the best hotels and restaurants
Northern Thailand’s largest city has struck a fine balance between the traditional and the contemporary, and offers unique cuisine, affordable stays and must-do treks• Chiang Mai food paradise: ‘the...
View ArticleThe Ship Inn, Elie, Fife, Scotland: hotel review
New owners have smartened up this seaside pub and added six bedrooms, but it still offers a local welcome, freshly caught seafood and, at low tide, a cricket pitch on the beachThere was a dog splayed...
View ArticleI spy: on location with The Night Manager
If Sunday evenings will feel empty once the hit BBC drama finishes, follow Christopher Beanland’s guide to visiting sumptuous Night Manager locations used in filmingWith sex, action and opulent...
View Article10 of the best small hotels in Paris
Alastair Sawday’s pick of boutique Parisian hotels offers a touch of chic for those who prefer to avoid big-name chainsThis calm retreat in the heart of Montparnasse lets guests step out of the bustle...
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