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Beaches
The best beaches near London: 32 seaside havens
From hidden coves in Kent to sweeping swathes of sand on the Essex coast, this is where we go to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital on balmy days
Swearing, sustainability and respecting sacred spaces – everything you need to know about Bali's crackdown on unruly tourist behaviour
The governor of Bali reminded prospective visitors of the island's rules and expectations in a recent press conference
I've just been to all four Fashion Weeks and this is what the style set is wearing at the airport
Seven key trends for Fashion Month 2025
These countries have issued travel advisories for the United States
With an increasing number of foreign visitors facing challenges at the border, countries including Canada and Germany have updated their travel advisories for the US.
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Style & Culture
The White Lotus is an essential guide to resort-wear psychology
Costume designer Alex Bovaird joins us to talk camp collars, Tanya McQuoid, and Tombolo in Thailand. Plus our shopping editor's guide on how to get the look
Eating & Drinking
The new London restaurants to try in March 2025
These are the best new London restaurants to book this month
Destinations
Where to eat, stay, and play in Cannes
With boutique hotel openings and revived iconic landmarks, the little city on the Riviera is attracting the world's glitziest crowds once again
Destination spotlight: Paris
- 13 unwritten rules you should know before travelling to ParisEverything Parisians want you to know before you visit
- The cutest neighbourhoods in ParisParis is always a good idea. But where should you stay when planning a trip?
- The 44 best restaurants in Paris right nowWhere (and what) to eat in one of the world's most happening culinary hot spots
- Incredible hotels with a view in ParisWake up to the most spectacular scenes in the city
- Style & Culture13 lovely beauty and wellness spots in ParisThe coolest beauty and wellness addresses
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The UK's Top New Restaurant Awards of 2024
Our editors searched the country for the best openings of the past year. These are the places they loved the most, from London to Bruton.
Our guide to the 2025 ski season
Europe is home to some of the best ski resorts in the world. For many, its snowy scenes make the best winter holiday destinations, and between October and March each year, everywhere from the powdery peaks of Lech and the Dolomites to the glamorous scenes in Zermatt and St. Mortiz come alive with a flurry of visitors. Whether you’re an experienced skier in search of one of the cosiest snow chalets to book for the season, or you’re new to the idea and want the intel on what makes the best ski hotel for families, our edit of the best places to ski, stay and spa in Europe is designed to inspire.
Editor recommendations
- First in: Treehouse Manchester, UKRead full reviewSix years after its London debut, the Treehouse sequel is ready to climb into…
- First Guest: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, DubaiUAE, Dubai, Jumeirah RoadRead full reviewThe long-awaited Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is the final piece in Jumeirah’s nautical trilogy, joining the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel and sail-shaped Jumeirah Burj Al Arab on the city’s most desirable stretch of beach
- Nine Orchard, New YorkNew York, 9 Orchard StRead full reviewNine Orchard transforms a Lower East Side landmark into a stunning, expertly renovated design oasis in the center of one of the best cities in the world.
- First in: Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection, FlorenceItaly, Florence, Via delle ForbiciRead full reviewFlorence, as the Grand Tour travellers first saw it
- My favourite farmhouse stay in the AlgarvePortugal, ., Estrada da Quinta do Pinheira
- The Dolder Grand, ZurichSwitzerland, Zurich, Kurhausstrasse 65Read full reviewFor five-star treatment and breathtaking views of Zurich
- Casa de las Artes The Meliá Collection, MadridEspaña, Madrid, Atocha, 83Read full reviewRedefining luxury through a focus on modernity, art, and culture
- North Block HotelUnited States, Yountville, 6757 Washington St.Read full reviewIn many ways, the North Block Hotel is the anti-boutique hotel: There are few gimmicks at this Mediterranean-inspired stucco-and-stone stay.
Food and drink
- Eating & Drinking31 best things to do in London this weekend: 4 - 6 April 2025Condé Nast Traveller's edit of the best things to do in London this weekend, from interesting takes on the classic Sunday roast to exciting seasonal workshops
- The new London restaurants to try in March 2025These are the best new London restaurants to book this month
- How to do Napa without breaking the bankStaying in downtown Napa affords walkability and fewer tasting fees, but there's also a producer renaissance happening here that makes downtown worth savoring.
- Where the Chefs Eat: Gordon Ramsay's favourite restaurants in MelbourneThe iconic chef shares his favourite places to eat in the Aussie city
- Touring the Islamic world with Nadiya HussainThe chef, author and former Great British Bake Off winner shares her favourite stories and recipes that celebrate food, family, and the many and varied cultures that make up the Islamic world
- A tour of Mumbai's best comfort food with Dishoom's foundersThe cousins that created Dishoom share the Mumbai stories and street food that inspire them
- Where to celebrate St Patrick's Day in London in 2025These are the best places across the capital to raise a toast – or a plate of home-cooked grub – to Ireland this St Patrick's Day
Affordable travel
- This is officially the cheapest destination in the world in 2024The Post Office's Holiday Money Report showcases the cheapest destinations around the world for a blissful escape in 2025
- The cheapest, nicest hotels in LisbonThese editor-approved hotels are the best affordable places to stay in the Portuguese capital
- An affordable guide to the MaldivesFrom alternative flight routes to classic all-inclusive packages, here's how to save money in the Maldives
- The best affordable spas in LondonThe loveliest places to go for a soothing escape (that are affordable)
- The cheapest nicest hotels in EdinburghThese are the nicest affordable hotels in Edinburgh, from boutique guesthouses to big-name hotels
Experiencing London through its happy hours
How does London celebrate the happiest hour of them all? With post-work pints on the street, award-winning cocktails, and mind-blowing non-alcoholic concoctions
How to be your own best advocate as a Disabled traveller
For the latest instalment of Beyond Barriers, Sophie Morgan rounds up the best ways to confidently advocate for yourself on your travels
12 of the lesser-known best beaches in Greece
From sweeping pebbled bays on Andros to urban beaches in Syros’s neoclassical capital, these are the loveliest beaches in Greece
The best things to do with kids over Easter in London and the UK 2025
From the most intriguing exhibitions to educational festivals and events in the great outdoors…
The best hotels in Albania for 2025
Traditional guesthouses, boutique boltholes and heritage properties bridge the old and new in Albania
The best restaurants in Mallorca
Where to eat on the glistening Spanish island of Mallorca
The best ryokans for an authentic trip to Japan
Ryokans are rooted in tradition, and there are plenty of historic places to choose from – but a flurry of new developments have reimagined their iconic Japanese customs
The best family-friendly hotels in the Cotswolds
From Oxfordshire to Somerset, these are our favourite places to stay in the Cotswolds for the whole gang
19 best tote bags for travel: luxurious, sustainable, and versatile picks our editors love
From roomy canvas carryalls to sleek leather work bags – these are the best tote bags for your next holiday
2025 Readers' Choice Awards Survey
Condé Nast Traveller's annual spotlight on your all-time favourite hotels, cruises, resorts, islands, and more.
Your Year in Travel 2025
We're harnessing the global power of ‘Condé Nast Traveller’ and asking our audiences across the world to share how – and why – they travel
The best ranches to rent in the United States
Seven ranch retreats for an authentic trip in the United States
The White Lotus is an essential guide to resort-wear psychology
Costume designer Alex Bovaird joins us to talk camp collars, Tanya McQuoid, and Tombolo in Thailand. Plus our shopping editor's guide on how to get the look
24 best travel backpacks to take on holiday
The best holiday companion is a reliable travel backpack
Is this the UK's chicest holiday rental for 2025?
Hollyhock, a three-bedroom cottage on Estelle Manor's Eynsham Estate, might just be the slickest new holiday home in the country. Sarah James checks in
Destinations
The best beaches in Mallorca: 14 sandy idylls
Miles of soft sand and secret, unspoilt coves await on this dazzling Balearic island