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‘I only ever want to be there when the circus is in town’: Everything you need to know about Cannes ahead of the famous Film FestivalThe annual Cannes Film Festival kicks off today — and it’s a hectic as it is glamorous. Chris Cotonou breaks down exactly how to do it, from where to stay and eat, to what to do
By Chris Cotonou Published
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The ‘utterly unique’ skincare brand that’s used in the ‘world’s best hotel’ spaThe Seed to Skin brand was the byproduct of one woman’s length fertility journey — it’s so good that today it’s used in a hotel voted the ‘world’s best’.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Crossing the Alps on horseback and gap years in Mongolia, with Louis D HallThe writer and adventurer Louis D Hall joins the Country Life podcast to talk about his latest book, In Green, as well as his charity the Big Hoof.
By Toby Keel Published
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The world is your oyster and here is the pearl: How to spend £100,000 on a holidayBig budget travel is on the rise. Here's why, and how to do it properly.
By Richard MacKichan Published
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Vertigo at Victoria Falls, a sunset surrounded by lions and swimming in the Nile: A journey from Cape Town to CairoWhy do we travel and who inspires us to do so? One writer and photographer went in search of answers on his own epic journey the length of Africa.
By Christopher Wallace Last updated
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Exploring the countryside is essential for our wellbeing, but Right to Roam is going backwardsCampaigners in England often point to Scotland as an example of how brilliantly Right to Roam works, but it's not all it's cracked up to be, says Patrick Galbraith.
By Patrick Galbraith Published
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Everything you need to know about private jet travel and 10 rules to fly byDespite the monetary and environmental cost, the UK can now claim to be the private jet capital of Europe.
By Simon Mills Published
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The Business Class product that spawned a generation of knock-offs: What it’s like to fly in Qatar Airways’ Qsuite cabinQatar Airways’ Qsuite cabin has been setting the standard for Business Class travel since it was introduced in 2017.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Why British designers dream up the most desirable hotelsWhen it comes to hotel design, the Brits do it best, says Giles Kime.
By Giles Kime Published
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'This wild stretch of Chilean wasteland gives you what other National Parks cannot — a confounding sense of loneliness': One writer's odyssey to the end of the worldWhere else on Earth can you find more than 752,000 acres of splendid isolation? Words and pictures by Luke Abrahams.
By Luke Abrahams Published
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'The Wild Rabbit is a paean to Lady Carole Bamford's ethos of comfortable, yet incredibly spoiling accommodation'At the heart of Kingham, one of Oxfordshire’s most historic and beguiling villages, The Wild Rabbit offers the chance to enjoy the authentic charm of the Cotswolds with all the trappings of a five-star hotel.
By Paula Minchin Published
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‘The best sleep in the sky’: What it’s like to fly in United’s Polaris cabin, approved by American icon Martha StewartUnited’s Business Class cabin goes by the name Polaris and Martha Stewart is a fan. So, how does it fare?
By Rosie Paterson Published
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How to disconnect from reality and feel like a new person in under 72 hoursOur round-up of the best British retreats that work wellness wonders in under 72 hours.
By Jennifer George Published
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Scotland's majestic landscapes meet holistic wellness aboard Belmond and Dior's inaugural train retreatThe Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, and Dior have announced a three-night travelling wellness retreat.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Archaeologists in North Yorkshire discover ‘the biggest and most important Iron Age hoard ever found in Britain’The 800 objects — including chariots and iron tyres — were likely buried in the 1st century AD around the time of the Roman Conquest of southern Britain.
By Jack Watkins Published
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The prestigious Saut Hermès was a tantalising taste of what to expect when Paris's Grand Palais reopens to the public in JuneThe Grand Palais in Paris, France, has been closed to the public for extensive renovation works since 2021.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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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
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Great garden getawaysSponsored by PoB Hotels
Discover some of Britain’s finest gardens with a PoB Hotels break
By Country Life Published
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From party island to arty island, Princess Margaret's private Mustique haunt announces burgeoning arts programmeArt Basil is the new Art Basel.
By Rosie Paterson Last updated
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‘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 ArchitetturaYour ultimate guide to Venice, Italy — for the Biennale and beyond.
By Christopher Wallace Published
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The Barnsdale in Rutland: Is this the UK’s most dog-friendly hotel?One writer and her canine sidekick check into a Rutland hotel that caters as beautifully to dogs as it does their owners.
By Octavia Pollock Published


