German tourist sued for complaints about hotel's Nazi portraits
Visitor posted on Booking.com and Tripadvisor about disgust at pictures in Austria A German man is being sued by the owners of a four-star hotel in Austria after posting online reviews in which he...
View ArticleA new take on old Japan – that's Omori
In this village north of Hiroshima, traditional culture is evolving into a modern idyll, as a talented family revives the fortunes of a quiet backwater One summer’s day 14 years ago, my husband and I...
View ArticleUncrowded Cornwall: fine food and walking on the Lizard
Overtourism isn’t in evidence when we catch the last rays of summer at a new hotel well-placed for enjoying this peninsula’s quiet beaches, empty footpaths and welcoming pubsCornwall has been a popular...
View ArticleAutumn leave: 20 great places to stay in the UK’s forests
Where better than deep in the woods to enjoy beautiful autumn colours? We pick forest boltholes, from log cabins and cosy cottages to tree tentsSheffield Park Garden, near Haywards Heath, is famous for...
View ArticleFive affordable alternatives to Australia’s extravagant luxury lodges
Destination resorts may be expensive – but the destinations themselves don’t have to beWith private pools, vast cellars and throngs of discreet but obliging staff, Australia has a handful of...
View ArticleSparkling Surrey: England's first vineyard hotel
A champagne cork’s throw from Dorking – and 40 minutes from London –our wine critic toasts English plonk’s progress at a vineyard that feels like part of the local communityIt’s an early autumn...
View ArticleFive new London hotels: reviewed
Mama Shelter’s London debut, the capital’s first mindful hotel and revamped pubs with rooms feature in our pick of new places to stay, from £99 a night What’s it like?“Mama loves you,” my plate reads....
View Article20 of the best vegan and vegetarian hotels and B&Bs in Europe
The popularity of meat-free eating isn’t restricted to restaurants. We pick vegan and veggie places to stay that serve up largely local, organic produceShare: tip your favourite vegan or veggie...
View ArticleBritannia Hotels rated sector's worst chain for seventh year in a row
Wetherspoon Hotels ranked best for first time in survey by consumer group Which?Britannia Hotels has been rated the worst hotel chain in the UK for the seventh year in a row, with guests repeatedly...
View ArticleTelegraph sale could herald breakup of vast Barclays empire
Twin brothers own diverse array of faltering firms, from luxury Ritz hotel to budget retailer Shop DirectThe decision by the billionaire Barclay brothers to put the Daily and Sunday Telegraph up for...
View Article40 great cosy hotels, B&Bs and pubs with rooms for winter
Snuggle up and tuck in at one of these cosy places to stay around the UK that we’ve selected to warm the cockles of your heartContinue reading...
View Article10 cosy B&Bs, hotels and pubs for winter: readers’ travel tips
From sea lochs to gorgeous old villages, our tipsters recall magical stays, bracing walks and fine food accompanied by roaring fires and a comfortable bedThe Angel Hotel in Abergavenny is a former...
View ArticleWe’re bugged by a hotel chain’s response to our complaint
It offered budget deals but my daughter got more than she bargained forIn August my daughter and a friendstayed at an OYO hotel in Belgravia. On the second day they noticed bites and saw little bugs on...
View ArticleFairbnb.coop launches, offering help for social projects
Fears about overtourism have prompted the new holiday rental website to ban properties owned by businesses and donate 50% of commission to community projectsEthical holiday rental website Fairbnb.coop...
View ArticleTrump hotel sales pitch boasts of profit potential from foreign governments
Trump Organization looks to sell its lease on Washington DC hotel accused of being conduit for improperly enriching the presidentA glossy sales prospectus for the Trump Organization’s hotel in downtown...
View ArticleBritain’s top 10 coastal retreats
These winter winners offer great stays for an off-season break – of windswept walks or just being cosy – and feature lighthouses, inns, forts and crofters’ cottagesIn good weather, you can see 20 miles...
View ArticleBritish hotels accused of 'lack of effort' on forced labour and sexual...
Government urged to bolster anti-slavery legislation after damning review accuses firms of failure to protect workersThe British government has been urged to strengthen modern slavery legislation after...
View ArticleSea views and seal trips on the Norfolk coast: hotel review
The Blakeney – in Holt, north Norfolk – is large, cosy and has an award-winning restaurant, and makes a great base to explore this lovely part of the countryWhere is the hotel? On the north Norfolk...
View ArticleWinter weekenders: 15 picturesque UK towns for a pre-Christmas break
Brilliant Christmas shopping and festivities, cosy pubs and winter walks make these towns perfect for a getaway ahead of the big dayMost visitors go to Scotland for the scenery, the culture, eventful...
View ArticleGrand touches and Dee valley views: Palé Hall hotel review
This refurbished country retreat was enjoyed by royalty and politicians and now makes a glamorous short-break escapeWhere is it? An imposing country house hotel in the tranquil Dee valley, on the...
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