Budapest sits atop more than 100 thermal springs, creating one of the world's great bathing cultures. Having lived in the Hungarian capital, Benjamin Norris shares his pick of the best thermal baths in Budapest, from the iconic waters of Széchenyi and Rudas to lesser-known local favourites hidden beyond the tourist trail.

More than a glamping destination or a beautiful wedding venue, Silchester Farm is an immersive rural escape where kitchen gardens supply the menu, breakfast arrives by hamper and the pace of life slows to something approaching rural perfection.

With Sense and Sensibility back on the big screen, discover nine historic British stays that feel like stepping into a Jane Austen novel, from Georgian manor houses in Somerset and Bath to a London townhouse once owned by Austen's brother.

A single evening train journey across northern Italy passes within reach of eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from Turin's palaces and Leonardo's Last Supper to the architectural treasures of Vicenza, Padua and Venice. We explore the rail route that's turning a five-hour train ride into a modern Grand Tour.

A decade after spending a night on a bench beside Zadar's waterfront, Benjamin Norris returns to Croatia's Dalmatian coast to discover spectacular sunsets, exceptional seafood and Falkensteiner's contrasting vision of luxury, from five-star camping to the refined elegance of Hotel & Spa Iadera.

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.