Travel
-

‘The best sleep in the sky’: What it’s like to fly in United’s Polaris cabin, approved by American icon Martha Stewart
United’s Business Class cabin goes by the name Polaris and Martha Stewart is a fan. So, how does it fare?
By Rosie Paterson Published
-

How to disconnect from reality and feel like a new person in under 72 hours
Our round-up of the best British retreats that work wellness wonders in under 72 hours.
By Jennifer George Published
-

Scotland's majestic landscapes meet holistic wellness aboard Belmond and Dior's inaugural train retreat
The Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, and Dior have announced a three-night travelling wellness retreat.
By Rosie Paterson Published
-

Art, architecture and plastic bricks at Lego House: 'It's as if the National Gallery set up easels and paints next to the masterpieces and invited you try your hand at creating a Van Gogh'
The rural Danish town where Lego was created is dominated by the iconic toy — and at Lego House, it has a fittingly joyful site of pilgrimage. Toby Keel paid a visit.
By Toby Keel Published
-

How to cruise in the wake of Mark Twain on the great Mississippi River of the American South
'You cannot understand Twain without understanding the great river that winds its way as twistingly through his work as it winds through the middle of America.'
By John Niven Last updated
-

Great garden getaways
Sponsored by PoB Hotels
Discover some of Britain’s finest gardens with a PoB Hotels break
By Country Life Published
-

From party island to arty island, Princess Margaret's private Mustique haunt announces burgeoning arts programme
Art Basil is the new Art Basel.
By Rosie Paterson Last updated
-

‘It is as real and lasting as any other relationship I know of’: Everything you need to know about Venice in time for the 2025 Biennale Architettura
Your ultimate guide to Venice, Italy — for the Biennale and beyond.
By Christopher Wallace Published
-

Queensland: The destination where you'll get several holidays in one
Sponsored by Turquoise Holidays
From golden beaches to ancient rainforest, Queensland is full of wonder — and Turquoise Holidays are the perfect agents to help you book a dream trip.
By Country Life Published
-

Dawn Chorus: Heathrow gives its VIP terminal a facelift and King Charles’s Land Rover Defender comes up for sale
A Land Rover Defender 90 ‘supplied new in 2010 for the sole use of King Charles’ — with ‘minor wear to the driver’s seat’ — is due to be auctioned off towards the end of the month.
By Rosie Paterson Published
-

Is L’Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay France’s answer to the very British country house hotel?
France’s great and good are flocking to a recently renovated medieval country estate just outside of Paris.
By Agnes Stamp Published
-

Falcon Farmhouse: A dreamy hilltop retreat with fun on tap
Overlooking a beautiful Staffordshire valley, Falcon Farmhouse is a country retreat that mixes relaxation and fun in equal measure. Toby Keel paid a visit.
By Toby Keel Published
-

On the far side of the Himalayas
One writer goes in search of superfood apricots, fairy meadows and some of Nature's most dramatic landscapes in Pakistan's far north.
By Kate Eshelby Published
-

The Country Life guide to Somerset: What to do, where to stay and how to eat
Somerset is rich in natural beauty and history, but it is its wealth of small-scale food and drink producers, farmers and makers that really set it apart from the competition. Find out how to make the most of it all with our indispensable guide.
By Natalie Millar-Partridge Published
-

On your marks, get set, go: The booming business of sports tourism
Rising numbers of travellers want to participate in or watch some form of sweat-inducing activity. From VIP Formula 1 tickets to golf underneath the Northern Lights, here's how to join them.
By Emma Love Published
-

Direct to the Dolomites
The upcoming Italian Winter Olympic Games means that the Dolomite Mountains are firmly in the spotlight. And from new hotels to self-drive itineraries there's plenty to do and see.
By Emma Love Published
-

Where to go in 2025
A new year always brings a bumper crop of hotels to look forward to and the rest of 2025 is no exception. Here are the five we are looking forward to most.
By Emma Love Published
-

'The country’s coasts are long-hailed as some of the most desirable destinations on the planet': Where was the third season of 'The White Lotus' filmed?
Pack your bags because The White Lotus is back.
By Richard MacKichan Published
-

Riviera dreaming: Why this glamorous Tuscan seaside town isn't content to fly under the radar anymore
Once frequented by David Bowie, Monte Argentario, on Italy's Tuscan coastline, is back in the spotlight a half century on and betting on a new wave of popularity.
By Rosie Paterson Last updated
-

Dawn Chorus: Audrey Hepburn’s Swiss villa hits the market for £17 million and research reveals that looking at art can, quite literally, help you live longer
Everything you need to know today: The Swiss home that Audrey Hepburn lived in for 30 years prior to her death is for sale, those who regularly engage with art have a 31% lower risk of dying early and an iconic Palm Beach hotel teams up with interior designer Ashley Hicks.
By Rosie Paterson Published
-

‘I don’t want to oversell it but they are the best pumpkin pancakes in the universe’: Country Life’s unbeatable guide to Oxfordshire
Where to stay, where to eat and what to do in Oxfordshire (with some borderline Gloucestershire snuck in), according to the people who love it and live there, including Lady Carole Bamford.
By Jo Rodgers Published


