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Destinations
The golden gap year: 10 of the best UK travel bucket list ideas for retirees in 2026
Senior travel is booming, with the over-60s spending more time and more money on adventures far and wide. Here are some ideas for homegrown breaks around Britain
Inspiration
These are all the places on the UK Foreign Office's ‘do not travel’ list
14 nations where the government advises against all travel
Style & Culture
Where Was Sinners Filmed? Hannah Beachler on Filming the Southern Gothic in the Louisiana Bayou
Hannah Beachler, Academy Award-winning production designer, lets us in on the film's Southern Gothic vibe.
Style & Culture
Love them or hate them: the controversial shoes dominating spring-summer 2026
Jelly shoes are back for another season. These are the best pairs to slot into your suitcase
Trending Stories
Inspiration
The Women Who Travel Power List 2026
From record-setting rock climbers to diasporic filmmakers and chefs, these are the women defining the way we see – and move – around the world in 2026
Inspiration
How chronic illness changed the way I travel: “My life cannot be lived spontaneously or with abandon but it is still expansive, joyful and full of possibility”
Chloe Laws' advice on how she learnt to know and respect her limits
Inspiration
How travelling with my mum and sister showed me that girls' trips are cross-generational: “Our relationships flex and shift and change”
Sarah James on how travelling with the women in her family reminded her that the joy of a girls' trip knows no age
Great British Escapes
For the second year, Condé Nast Traveller and House & Garden have teamed up to bring you Great British Escapes – a package celebrating the beauty of a UK getaway
Destination spotlight: Italy
Places to StayMy favourite Airbnb: an alpine hamlet poised between lake and skyOn the mountainous border between Italy and Switzerland, a cosy cabin invites you to disconnect
Places to StayThe best hotels in MilanThere’s no shortage of glamorous hotels in Milan to act as a base in Italy's most fashionable city
Places to StayThe best hotels in PositanoThis is our edit of the best hotels in Positano, both in the town and just along the coast
DestinationsThe best things to do on the Amalfi Coast27 reasons why you should visit the Amalfi Coast right now
Eating & DrinkingThe best restaurants in SicilyFrom Michelin-starred spots to underrated scenic supper spots, these are the must-visit restaurants in Sicily
Places to StayBest hotels in Palermo, SicilyThe best hotels to stay in Palermo, from luxury sea-view retreats to noble Sicilian palaces
Places To StayBest hotels in TuscanyFrom villages transformed into resort hotels to small boutique boltholes nestled in hilltop towns
Places to StayBest Airbnbs in Sardinia11 pretty Airbnbs in Sardinia, Italy’s sophisticated island outpost
Editor recommendations
The Painswick Hotel, CotswoldsUnited Kingdom, Painswick, Kemps LaneRead full reviewA decade on from opening, this Cotswolds hideaway still understands unhurried stays like nowhere else
First In: Aethos Milan, ItalyItaly, Milano, Piazza Ventiquattro Maggio, 8Read full reviewMilan’s artiest Navigli boutique has earned a shiny new five-star status after a total revamp
Dorset Square Hotel, MaryleboneUnited Kingdom, London, 39-40 Dorset SquareRead full reviewThis boutique spot in London is perfectly positioned for those who want to feel like they’re not merely visiting the city, but living in it
Glenapp Castle, ScotlandUnited Kingdom, Girvan, BallantraeRead full reviewA turreted castle on Scotland’s west coast, where idyllic gardens, abundant wildlife and romantic interiors combine to create a fairytale feel
Castiglion del Bosco, A Rosewood Hotel, Montalcino, ItalyItaly, Montalcino, Località Castiglion del BoscoRead full reviewThis Tuscan classic remains an elegantly understated sanctuary that combines nature, history and rustic authenticity
First in: Six Senses LondonUnited Kingdom, London, 1 Redan PlaceRead full reviewSix Senses brings its pioneering wellness initiatives to London and creates solace in the heart of the British capital
The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, ScotlandScotland, Edinburgh, 1 Princes StRead full reviewThe Balmoral in Edinburgh is arguably the most iconic hotel in the entire city. It sits not just as a luxury hotel, but as a historical landmark for over a century.
The SPA at Orient Express La Minerva, Rome reviewRead full reviewRegenerative beauty and wellness rituals in the heart of the Eternal City
Food and drink
Eating & DrinkingThe new London restaurants to try in March 2026These are the best new London restaurants to book this month
Eating & DrinkingOne of London’s most famous restaurants is closing – here’s how to visit before it’s goneAfter 16 years in London, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal will close in 2027
Eating & DrinkingThe 10 best things to do in London this weekendCondé Nast Traveller's edit of the best things to do in London this weekend, from a bubbly celebration to family-friendly activites for World Book Day
Eating & DrinkingInside the comeback of London’s 200-year-old restaurantAhead of the reopening of the iconic Simpson's in the Strand, we sat down to chat with restaurateur Jeremy King
Eating & DrinkingThe best restaurants in ViennaFrom swanky bistros to hotel hideouts and hotspots leading the city's Asian food scene, these are the tables to book on your next visit to the Austrian capital
Eating & DrinkingThe best afternoon tea in London: Our favourites to book nowLooking for the best afternoon tea in London? These are the best spots to enjoy a leisurely afternoon treat
Eating & DrinkingThe best sushi in LondonFar from the days of colour-coded plates and conveyer-belts, these are the best sushi spots in London.png)
Eating & DrinkingIn London, a Syrian chef infuses iftar with memories of DamascusAfter losing his restaurants to war and arriving in the UK as a refugee with just £12 to his name, Imad Al Arnab rebuilt his life around the dinner table – and now marks Ramadan in his newfound home
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Explore Britain’s Wonders
Explore Britain’s most inspiring escapes, from beach walks with the dog to memory-making road trips and family adventures
Places to Stay
The best Airbnbs in Greece, whether you’re visiting Athens, Santorini or Hydra
From cave villas to Cycladic homes, options abound
Places to Stay
The best smart budget hotels in Osaka
The location of these affordable hotels is paramount for those looking to make the most of a trip to Osaka
Style & Culture
The one item I never fly without since having kids: why this passport organiser is a game-changer for parents
This £40 find made a huge difference on my recent family holiday abroad
Places to Stay
The most romantic hotels in Paris for a couples getaway
Our pick of the most romantic addresses in Paris, from private bijou gems to the city’s most glamorous abodes
Style & Culture
Is it safe to travel to Dubai? Here's the latest advice for travellers
With the airspace currently closed, here's what global travellers need to know about visiting Dubai and the UAE
Style & Culture
On Location: Where was A Woman Of Substance filmed?
The new Channel 4 series has been rebooted for 2026
Travel Tips
British Airways cancels flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and several other Middle East hubs
The airline has announced cancellations until 28 March, and says its Abu Dhabi route will remain suspended until later this year
Places to Stay
The best Airbnbs in Seville
14 historical hideaways to book in the heart of Andalusia’s capital city
Places To Stay
The best hotels in the South of France
From rural retreats to glitzy poolside hangouts, these are the best of the best in the South of France
Inspiration
What to know if you have travel booked to or from the Middle East in the coming weeks
With flights booked for Eid and spring holidays before the regional conflict disrupted Middle Eastern airspace, travellers are now weighing whether to wait or change plans
