Step inside the souks of Fes for a sensory journey through Morocco’s culinary traditions. From gathering spices, olives and fresh produce to cooking tagine and zaalouk at Palais Amani’s rooftop cooking school, discover an immersive Fes experience that brings Moroccan cuisine to life.

As heatwaves sweep across Europe, travellers are heading north. From Lake Siljan and the art of Anders Zorn to Sámi culture and reindeer trekking at Renbiten, discover why Dalarna is Sweden's most compelling coolcation destination.

England's answer to the grand European escape? Hartwell House is a National Trust-owned country house hotel where exiled French royalty once slept, afternoon tea remains a serious business and genuine luxury is measured in peace, quiet and perfectly baked scones.

On the 12th of August Europe will witness a total solar eclipse, and Spain is among the best places to witness it. Unlike almost everything else in modern travel, a solar totality cannot be upgraded or fast-tracked – here’s where to go to not miss the greatest show (not) on Earth.

From afternoon chai overlooking tiger country at Hill Fort Kesroli to an impromptu dance party beneath Neemrana Fort Palace, a journey through Rajasthan's heritage hotels reveals how one pioneering group is keeping India's architectural past alive.

Discover the timeless elegance of Palais Amani, a beautiful 17th-century palace in Fes' UNESCO-listed medina. From exquisite Moroccan dining and suites to hammam rituals, rooftop cooking classes and guided explorations of Fes el-Bali, this boutique hotel offers an immersive blend of heritage, hospitality and refined comfort.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that four hours on the M6 – taking on the visceral horror of Friday afternoon traffic – is more than enough to test the appeal of any luxury hotel. Bodysgallen Hall in North Wales has had several centuries to perfect the art of making weary guests feel much, much better.

For the modern traveler looking to script their own epic escape, preferably without the ten-year transit time, the loss of an entire crew and some civilisation-altering PTSD, here is how to experience the world of The Odyssey on your travels this summer.

Most people in 2026 instinctively understand a Michelin Star. Far fewer people understand Michelin Keys. Launched in 2024, the Michelin Key is very much a newcomer on the block, and this marker of quality is one of the most straightforward ways for travellers to seek out the extraordinary. Here’s why they matter.

Rather than positioning itself against Marrakech, Michelin Key hotel IZZA sits in its beating, rhythmic heart. The Medina isn’t waiting beyond the threshold or reduced to a romanticised backdrop; it seeps through the doors and offers the most unforgettable escape.

The fact that Northumberland – that ancient, sprawling and culturally significant border county in England’s wild and windy northeastern reaches – remains considered a hidden gem is both confusing and cause for celebration. Here are some of the most unmissable adventures, stays and flavours in the borders.

For years, Gothenburg – Sweden’s second city and West Coast capital – remained a glaring, unexplained blind spot on my travel map; the mythical "other side" of the peninsula I’d somehow managed to entirely ignore. Clearly, this needed to be rectified… and I couldn’t be more glad I went.