French châteaux: 10 princely stays at affordable prices
A château holiday needn’t cost a king’s ransom. These 10 sumptuous castles-turned-hotels across France won’t break the bankThis spectacular 15th-century château has been owned and run by the same...
View ArticleThe Bull & Swan, Stamford, Lincolnshire: hotel review
Set in a town oozing 16th-century charm, this historic pub offers rooms with wow factor – but the food could do with a bit of an upgradeHad you popped out for a pint in Stamford in 1684, you may, if...
View ArticleLebanon's abandoned hotel on the hillside – in pictures
Very little land is not under construction, or signposted as sold, in Lebanon. The battle-scarred and decaying Grand Aley Hotel stands in haunting contrastLife in Mozambique’s abandoned Grande...
View ArticleThe Devonshire Arms, Pilsley, Peak District: hotel review
Smart, good-value rooms upstairs from this 18th-century pub are let down by clumsily old-fashioned food. Good job the beer’s a winnerFor those of us playing the long game by refusing to drive, getting...
View ArticleStyle revival: Britain’s booming seaside towns
Traditional resorts like Bournemouth and Torquay, once known for amusement arcades and OAPs, are having a moment, with cocktail bars and cute cafes, new outdoor activities and chic places to staySince...
View Article10 of the best community-run cottages, hostels and guesthouses in the UK
Get into the heart and soul of Britain at these places to stay – from a lighthouse to a bunkhouse – run by local groups and charities• 10 of the best community-run pubs, restaurants and museumsThis...
View ArticleThe Huntsman of Brockenhurst, Hampshire: hotel review
Injecting fun and a cool vibe into a picture-book New Forest village, this revamped inn belies its pub-chain roots‘Some people miss the carvery and some of the anti-hunting posse objected to the new...
View ArticleHow to live like a billionaire on the cheap
From private islands that can be yours for as little as £100,000, to yachts and jets to rent for just £90 a pop, the luxury lifestyle isn’t so exclusive after allIf you’re struggling to get a mortgage,...
View ArticleThe new type of hotel rescuing Italy's hill villages
The alberghi diffusi model is revitalising dwindling communities across Italy by repurposing their unused buildings into ‘scattered hotels’. Our writer lives like a local in a few of these hamlet gems....
View ArticleLace Market Hotel, Nottingham: review
From the grand decor to the young head chef’s faultless food, this new hotel gets almost everything right … so where is everyone?Besides having a notorious eye for the ladies (and occasionally the...
View ArticleThe people who live in Tokyo's net cafes: 'It's a home, by the hour' – video
In Tokyo, commutes are so long, and apartments so small, that some people sleep in internet cafes such as i Cafe Akibaplace – which provides showers, meals, clothes and everything else you might need...
View ArticleNew London hotel offers artistic sensibilities at affordable prices
The Green Rooms hotel and creative space in north London will act as a low-cost base for visiting artists and encourage collaboration on projectsThe “first arts-led social enterprise hotel in the UK”...
View ArticleThe best hotels in Portugal for under £100 a night
Pastel-coloured palaces, beach-side design hotels, family-friendly farmhouses – and all bookable for under £100 a night. Here’s a pick of Portugal’s best value staysContinue reading...
View ArticleTunisia keen to show tourists that it’s safe to return
A year on from the Sousse terrorist attacks, the country has improved security and embarked on a campaign to lure back visitors – but with little effect so farEarlier this month, the Tunisian National...
View ArticleAuthentic Algarve: there's more to the costa than golf and resorts
There are still places in southern Portugal where there are more flamingos than tourists, and rural traditions are part of the fabric of life Blue sea sparkled on the other side of the wetlands. The...
View ArticleOld Stocks Inn, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds: hotel review
From the amazing food to the well-kitted out rooms and great service, this refreshingly modern take on a Cotswolds classic gets just about everything rightI like the Cotswolds as much as the next...
View Article10 of the best new affordable hotels in New York City
From bargain-price rooms in midtown Manhattan to swish boutique hotels in Brooklyn and Queens, our top 10 makes it possible to explore NYC to the maxIn an elegant brick building in Manhattan’s Murray...
View ArticleYour own slice of Italian Riviera: a remote stay in Liguria
At a cute fisherman’s cottage in 1,500-year-old San Fruttuoso village our writer has a secluded bay amid romantic Romanesque splendour almost to herself• Win a stay at a Grade II-listed Landmark Trust...
View ArticleThe Red Pump Inn, Ribble Valley, Lancashire: hotel review
Stunning scenery, stylish rooms, a friendly vibe and fab food … this refurbished Clitheroe pub makes a tasteful base to explore the original Middle-earthPop historians may beg to differ, but as anyone...
View ArticleFrom Berlin to Barcelona; will Airbnb ruin our most loved cities?
The accommodation website has become so successful that hotels are losing business and tourist sites face being ruinedTo use the industry jargon, it is the ultimate “disruptor”. Airbnb, the website...
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