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'I do understand, however, that some people like skiing. Weirdos, if you ask me, but each to their own': A snob's guide to skiingRisk of death, freezing temperatures, and too much cheese apparently does a good holiday make.
By Sophia Money-Coutts Published
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Sophistication on wheels: The most elegant method of train travel is still the sleeperThe appeal of being lulled to sleep as a sleeper train rattles homewards is synonymous with adventure and romance.
By Mary Miers Published
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Sopwell House hotel review: For a spa trip, look no furtherRest and relaxation is just a short train-ride away at this luxury hotel in St Albans. Lotte Brundle checks in.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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The Seaside Boarding House review: The cosy gourmet getaway on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with a proper sense of placeSupremely comfortable rooms, sparklingly fresh seafood and scones for breakfast — what’s not to love?
By Emma Hughes Published
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'I am blessed with many talents, most of which I can’t print, but taking a decent photograph is not one of them': How a camera-challenged Millennial fell in love with a landscapeA recent visit to Kinloch Lodge hotel was accompanied by a lesson in landscape photography.
By James Fisher Published
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Make sure you don't skip these South of England art and history highlightsIn our final instalment of Charlotte Mullins' fifty treasures series she journeys to the South of England and the Isle of White.
By Charlotte Mullins Published
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Above the clouds to beat the crowds: Where to stay in Wales if you want to conquer the 'other' SnowdonPenmaenuchaf might be a mouthful, but it's perfectly positioned for glorious mountain walks — and there are new suites to boot.
By Tiffany Daneff Published
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The seven artistic wonders of the Midlands to put on your bucket listIn the latest instalment of her fifty treasures of the British Isles series, Charlotte Mullins takes a look at what's to be found in the Midlands.
By Charlotte Mullins Published
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Inside the 19th century château in St Tropez where hotel guests are ferried to the beach in Rolls-Royces and season four of The White Lotus is about to start filmingThe previous three seasons of the hit TV show have all taken place at a Four Seasons property, but season four is now believed to be set inside Château de la Messardière, an Airelles hotel.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Hamnet won the top film award at the 2026 Golden Globes — but where in the British countryside was it filmed?Herefordshire is the very picture of what England is in the collective mind’s eye.
By Gavin Plumley Last updated
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Scotland's unmissable art and history touchstones — and where to find themAs part of her list of 50 unmissable treasures in the British Isles, Charlotte Mullins takes a look at some outstanding pieces of our heritage, located in Scotland.
By Charlotte Mullins Published
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Revelstoke is the heli-skiing capital of the world, where legendary powder, lethal lines and famous names collideWe are fast approaching the best week for heli-skiing (the third week of January, according to the experts) in Revelstoke, British Columbia, in Canada — but with a sport this dangerous, nothing is guaranteed.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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What to see in the North of England if you want to learn more about the artistic history of our countryCharlotte Mullins journeys to the North of England for the fourth instalment of our series which highlights the 50 treasure's of the British Isle's which best encompass our artistic history.
By Charlotte Mullins Last updated
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This new hotel medi-spa in Morocco has got tongues wagging for all the right reasons — and it’s nearly as big as The White HouseJennifer George checks in to the Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay to check out their new medi-spa and Longevity Programme.
By Jennifer George Published
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Country Life's top 10 travel articles of 2025, including the Scottish survival experience beloved by David Beckham and what a A-list ski resort does when it stops getting snowCountry Life's Travel Editor takes a look back at the most read travel pieces of 2025.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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The railway revolution: 'The most profound change to British society since the arrival of the Normans, perhaps even the Romans'The railway revolution opened up new destinations, expanded our culinary horizons and dramatically improved trade. Jonathan Self takes us on a whistle-stop tour of ‘railway mania’.
By Jonathan Self Published
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Lisa Johnson: Instagram is fuelling overtourism, putting wildlife at risk and ruining our sense of adventureHere is how to travel responsibly.
By Lisa Johnson Published
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The return of one of Europe's most iconic hotels is just the beginning for BucharestThe Corinthia Bucharest, formerly the Grand Hotel du Boulevard, has reopened its doors. It shows that 'Little Paris' is ready to live up to its name.
By James Fisher Published
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What is everyone talking about this week: Would you move to Dubai?Dubai has warm weather, low taxes and an entrepreneurial mindset, but is it enough to tempt Will Hosie to move?
By Will Hosie Published
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'The ugliness and craziness is a part of its charm': The Country Life guide to BangkokWhere to stay, where to eat and what to do in the Thai capital.
By Luke Abrahams Published
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The Surrey hotel review: The new kid on New York's Upper East SideRosie Paterson checks into The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel, one year on from its grand opening.
By Rosie Paterson Published


