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'Sometimes I like to think I have my finger on the pulse when it comes to design and fashion. I am incorrect' — Celebrating one of Europe's biggest street parties in the cushion of contemporary luxuryOn King's Day, Amsterdam drops everything and comes alive. That euphoria and joy has also spread into the Hotel De L'Europe, one of the city's most historic hotels.
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Glebe House, Devon: 'The antithesis of big brand hotels'Anna Prendergast pays a visit to Glebe House in Devon — and already can't wait to go back.
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Is this the best holiday house to rent on Cornwall’s north coast?The Great British summer (and May half-term) is looming large and trying to find the perfect place to holiday in is no easy feat. Until now, says Rosie Paterson, who went to stay in what might just be one of the best houses in Cornwall right now.
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Sterrekopje: A centuries-old sanctuary hidden in a blessed corner of South AfricaJane Broughton pays a visit to the meticulously wonderful Sterrekopje, a place to stay where words like 'hotel' and 'spa' simply don't seem enough.
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'As if a cathedral had been flooded with turquoise waters': The Spanish hotel where Gothic and stained glass meet time off in the sunSiobhan Reid checks in to the extraordinary and unique Landa, in northern Spain.
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The Carlyle hotel review: The New York hotel that's covered in stardustDesigned by Dorothy Draper and stayed in by Kennedys, royalty and Michael Jackson, The Carlyle is a New York institution that cannot be bettered, argues Steven King.
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Estelle Manor review: The Oxfordshire hotel and private member's club that will appeal to honeymooners and families alikeEstelle Manor is a sanctuary from the rest of the world — a place where life is easy and everyone gets on. Jo Rodgers checks in.
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Deplar Farm hotel review: A turf-roofed farmhouse in Iceland that offer some of the world's best adventuresThis all-inclusive, luxury adventure lodge in Iceland's northern wilderness is a must-visit for active travellers — and if you're lucky you might just get to see the Northern Lights. Our Travel Editor, Rosie Paterson, checks in.
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London's most exotic place to stay, the heartbreakingly beatiful suite in Alec Guinness's favourite old hauntThe Connaught's Mughal-inspired King’s Lodge is intricate, spectacular, and enlessly romantic. Rosie Paterson went to take a look.
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Inside the extraordinary hotel that put a remote Indonesian island on the mapSumba is famous for three things: surfing, wild horses and NIHI. We sent Emma Love to investigate whether the island and hotel that everyone is talking about is really worth the hype.
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Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc review: Is this the world's best, most famous and photographed hotel?Whoever said 'it's not the destination but the journey that counts' never checked in to the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, says Rosie Paterson.
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Four Seasons Fairways review: A family friendly paradise in Portugal's Quinta do LagoThere's more to the Algarve, Portugal, than package holidays and golf, says Emma Hiley, you just have to know where to look.
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1 Hotel Mayfair review: A masterclass in marrying luxury and sustainability in the capitalHigh-brow neighbours include The Ritz, Brown’s and Dukes, but 1 Hotel Mayfair is determined to shake up Mayfair and Piccadilly with its own brand of Nature-inspired, California cool, says Emma Hiley.
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The Newt review: The hotel that put Somerset firmly back on the mapThe Newt in Somerset — with its restored Roman villa and world-class apple orchard — is in a country house hotel league all of its own, says Lucy Ford.
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An insider's guide to travelling the world: Hot destinations, missing underwear and dodging volcanoesCountry Life's Travel Editor Rosie Paterson joins the podcast to share her wisdom, experience — and a disturbing number of blunders.
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Coworth Park hotel review: Just another day in ParadiseFrom a heavenly spa to gleaming copper bathtubs and sculptures woven into Nature, Coworth Park gets everything (almost) perfect, finds Carla Passino.
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Dunkeld House Hotel review: A piece of Outlander filming historyOnce the summer residence of the 7th Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld House has now established itself as the latest location on the set-jetting map, says Agnes Stamp.
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Le Meurice Paris hotel review: Illuminating art in the city of lightWhat are the ingredients of an unforgettable trip to Paris? An overnight stay at The Dorchester on Park Lane, before hopping on the Eurostar and arriving at Le Meurice overlooking Jardin des Tuileries in time for lunch, says Paula Lester.
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Hôtel Plaza Athénée review: Where dedicated followers of fashion stayIn the beating heart of Paris, stands a statuesque hotel bedecked with signature bright red awnings and tumbling geraniums that’s as haute couture as the boutiques lining the streets surrounding it, discovers Paula Lester.
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Stratton, Vermont review: A fully-fledged ski resort just a few hours from the hustle and bustle of New York CityAlexandra Fraser flies East to experience two holidays in one – a fun-filled week of skiing, and pure luxury in the Big Apple.
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The Fox at Oddington review: Where the Daylesford charm is in full effectThe Fox at Oddington — in The Cotswolds — is a triumphant addition to the Daylesford empire, says Rosie Paterson, who cannot help wondering if there's anything founder Lady Carole Bamford cannot do.
