Travel
Travel
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The Country Life Guide to Marrakech: Where to shop, stay and eat
Magical Marrakech is a tale of two halves, says Hetty Lintell, who enjoys both going back in time and its new, design-led focus.
By Hetty Lintell Published
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Haymarket Townhouse hotel review: Where to stay when out on the town in London’s West End
Checking into the Townhouse at The Haymarket Hotel in the beating heart of London is like having your own exclusive pied à terre moments from the city’s best-known landmarks and West End shows, says Paula Lester.
By Paula Lester Published
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La Réserve Ramatuelle review: A St Tropez hotel with a detail-oriented approach and slippers to die for
La Réserve Ramatuelle in St Tropez is ‘a haven of sophistication and seclusion,’ says Gilly Hopper.
By Gilly Hopper Published
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Getting off-grid on wheels and in luxury — a tour of Scotland's western coast
Scotland's West Coast is one of the world's great natural wonders. What better way to explore it than in one of Wingbeat Escape's luxurious campervans?
By James Fisher Published
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The Grove at Narberth, hotel review: A perfect country house escape in rural west Pembrokeshire
The Grove at Narberth, is that rare thing — a hotel that makes you feel at home. Tiffany Daneff finds out how.
By Tiffany Daneff Published
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University Arms, Cambridge, review: The hotel where a book butler comes as standard
The world’s biggest crème brûlée, Edwardian luxury, books, books and more books — Annunciata Elwes explores the University Arms, Cambridge.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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A unique dinner and tour celebrating the life and works of the iconic photojournalist Lee Miller
Lee Miller was one of the Second World War's most prominent photojournalists and soon-to-be subject of a new film starring Kate Winslet. In September, a lucky few will get the chance to meet her granddaughter over a Surrealist-themed dinner and embark on a private tour of Miller's East Sussex home.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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The Artist Residence, Penzance, hotel review: Boutique luxury in the heart of Cornwall
The attention to detail at The Artist Residence, Penzance, is second-to-none, says Tiffany Daneff — on a trip to to very tip of Cornwall.
By Tiffany Daneff Published
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The Ned review: A gargantuan and historic hotel and members’ club in the heart of London
What do The Ned and Country Life have in common? Ben Harris checks in to find out.
By Ben Harris Published
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Two weeks in Tahiti: What it's like visiting the site of the 2024 Olympic surfing venue
Rosie Paterson, Country Life's Travel Editor, journeys to Tahiti, in French Polynesia, where adrenaline junkies can try their hand at big wave surfing, diving with humpback whales and planting coral.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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A'hoy there! The best adventurous boat charters from around the globe
There’s a whole world out there waiting to be explored and the most exciting way to see it is often from the water, says Emma Love.
By Country Life Published
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Cheval Blanc St Tropez review: The French hotel redefining what luxury means
It's hard to make your mark on one of the world's most famous beach towns, but with the helping of the LVMH luxury conglomerate, Cheval Blanc St Tropez might just have done it, says Country Life's James Fisher.
By James Fisher Published
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Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc's infamous cabanas have had a face lift
If you thought trying to book a room at the world’s most famous hotel was tricky just wait until you try to snag one of the 33 fabled cabanas. Rosie Paterson takes a sneak peek and rounds up the best of the rest beach hideaways.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Burleigh Court hotel review: 'An unassuming, elegant and comfortable destination'
This intimate Cotswolds hotel is fast becoming known for its food and is dog friendly to boot, says Country Life's Octavia Pollock.
By Octavia Pollock Published
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‘The teacher asked us to paint "like we were having sex"': How to kill seven days 'voyaging' on the Queen Mary 2
Pamela Goodman on the unique challenges — and opportunities — of spending seven days afloat while crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2.
By Toby Keel Published
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The Country Life guide to St Tropez: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat
St Tropez — or Saint-Tropez — is one of the best know holiday destinations in the world and has, over the years, attracted the likes of Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli and Brigitte Bardot. Gilly Hopper reveals what to see, where to stay and what to eat.
By Gilly Hopper Published
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J. K. Place, Capri review: ‘A handsome mansion’ with jaw-dropping views of the Amalfi Coast
Five star hotels are aplenty on the fabled Italian island of Capri, but some — such as J.K. Place — standout from the pack. We sent Rosie Paterson to find out how they do it.
By Country Life Published