The British golden age of cruise travel is back: Inside Cunard’s first ship in a decade
Cunard’s “outstanding levels of service” would be retained, Mr Powell insisted. “Everything is based on a foundation of Cunard’s White Star service, our signature experiences such as…
The British hotel that you must visit if you are obsessed with Italian wine
‘I am sorry to inform you, Sherelle, but you have expensive taste in wine,” said Daniel. With satirical flamboyance, I sniffed then sipped my Schioppettino red from…
The restaurants helping Ukraine, one plate at a time
The Carousel menu will feature classic Ukrainian dishes, such as pickled vegetables with trout, borsch with duck and prunes, vareniki dumplings with potatoes and porcini and Ukrainian…
Why lovers of Italian wine should choose York as their next city break
‘I am sorry to inform you, Sherelle, but you have expensive taste in wine,” said Daniel. With satirical flamboyance, I sniffed then sipped my Schioppettino red from…
Why England’s most genteel seaside town is perfect for an off-season escape
The Suffolk coast, I can attest, is bitter when cold winds blow. A persistent breeze is stirring the golden sand for which Southwold – that most genteel…
10 best UK road trips you must experience in your lifetime
Turn left on to the A487 by the Oakeley Arms and left again onto the A496 to Ffestiniog, turning left onto the B4391/B4407. The landscape becomes more…
This underrated county is the best place in England for a spring walk
There are more than 2,000 miles of public rights of way here, plus thousands of acres of open-access land. Embracing this, and on the back of research…
The sleepy Sussex village that’s a favourite of the A-list
Gold Top Barn (0117 204 7830; canopyandstars.co.uk; £175 per night) may have spent its first hundred years as a dairy, but it has been ingeniously transformed into…
Britain’s 40 best days out (perfect for half term)
February half term is finally here and Britain is bursting with brilliant ideas for family days out. From stately homes with sprawling grounds to immersive museums and…
The new London hotel with two secret ‘laboratory’ rooms
The kids pore over an iPad on a wall in the lobby, exploring and explaining these space-age solutions. Cooler still, the manager tells us that two of…
The woke Left is destroying the Anglosphere
The Anglosphere has been a force for good, helping to elevate the condition of humankind. United by much more than a common language, Britain, the USA, Australia,…
20 stylish country house hotels for the perfect spring break
If you’ve been paying attention, you will have noticed little green stalks sprouting out of the ground on roadsides and in forests everywhere. You will have clocked…
10 fascinating facts about England’s most misunderstood county
7. It’s home to Britain’s smallest town (but not really) The curious towns of our quirky nation love an obscure claim to fame. Largest, oldest, highest, furthest…
Why I don’t ever want to give my phone number to a hotel
Fellows House is part of the Curio Collection, the brand-within-a-brand from Hilton, effectively a collection of hotels that are independent, but not really. Remember when Tesco launched…
Britain’s 50 best days out (perfect for half term)
February half term is fast approaching and Britain is bursting with brilliant ideas for family days out. From stately homes with sprawling grounds to immersive museums and…
Everyone seemed to love this new country house hotel – but I’m not sure why
Here’s the thing. I’m a hotel critic, and hotel critics are a damn spoilt bunch, covering all the latest openings. Some places make us swoon, others leave…
Why a winter break in Britain’s sunniest resort is the tonic we all need
There is a newly revamped visitors’ centre at the top of Beachy Head, 40 minutes’ hike from the western end of Eastbourne’s four-mile long promenade (or an…
‘Spa resorts remind me of prison, but I’d happily do another stretch’
In the Sensory room, there are even comfier, beanbaggy seats, all facing a giant cinema screen. Sadly, all that’s playing is a load of luminous fish and…
Pining for Strictly? Try London’s first five-star hotel with its own dance studio
“It’s a challenge for clever women, they overanalyse when they need to just relax and trust their partner,” sighed Viktoriya. As she pulled me into a waltz…
How new Covid rules could affect your winter staycation
Wales Following Scotland’s lead, Wales is clamping down on Covid rules from December 26. The biggest impact on holidaymakers is a new limit on group gatherings, of…
This new Cornish cycling trail will introduce you to undiscovered corners of the county
As I made my way towards the Lizard Peninsula, I couldn’t resist a short detour through Helston – adjacent to the valley where I grew up and…
The rebirth of hotels by the hour – and why they’re no longer a sordid affair
In my day… oh dear, it’s hard to believe I’ve started to use that dreaded phrase, so often on my mother’s lips as she bemoaned the changes…
Why Cornwall’s coolest staycation spot has still got it
The beauty of Coombeshead is how unfussy and relaxed it all is, as well as its low-key cool. But in a way, this underscores the fact that it…
The eccentric new city that’s as authentically English as you can find
Three things pulled me into The Cornucopia. One, the roguish black and gold paint job. Two, the sign “reputedly Essex’s smallest pub.” Three, the sign “most improved…
The gritty, eccentric town that’s as authentically English as you can find
Three things pulled me into The Cornucopia. One, the roguish black and gold paint job. Two, the sign “reputedly Essex’s smallest pub.” Three, the sign “most improved…