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Maria Shollenbarger

March

How the billion-dollar wellness industry took over your holiday

Are we approaching peak retreat? There are simpler ways to get away from it all than chanting to trees in the forest.

February

England’s most quintessential country escape isn’t where you think

Forget the rural idylls of Austen and Brontë – the epic skies, sweeping vistas and seaside charm of North Norfolk are just as worthy of song and story.

The European destinations loved to death – and where to go instead

Avoid the overworked northern hemisphere hot spots this season and seek authenticity.

January

Dar Tantora, Saudi Arabia.

Is a true luxury holiday about going without?

While ensconced in the plush Cheval Blanc, our travel columnist found herself dreaming instead of places so simple they’re lit by candlelight.

December 2024

Egypt’s bygone glamour gets a luxurious new spin

In a land with an ancient civilisation comes a new offering for travellers seeking luxury with an authentic patina.

October 2024

Luca Guadagnino.

Hit films and now a hit hotel: The design genius of Luca Guadagnino

The director behind Challengers and Call Me By Your Name has a new movie, a new five-star hotel in Rome and a just-opened craft festival.

August 2024

The Emory Penthouse by Rigby & Rigby.

London’s hottest hotel will surprise you again and again

Discretion is a hallmark of all-suite hotel The Emory, where you enter a world of pitch-perfect luxury through a back alley.

June 2024

The California wine hot spot that locals have only just discovered

The little-known Santa Ynez Valley behind Santa Barbara offers a delicious mix of ambitious restaurants and small-town vibes.

Chopard jewellers open their first exclusive hotel in Paris

Guests can enjoy grand surroundings and five-star hospitality above the Scheufele family’s famed watch and jewellery boutique at the prestigious Place Vendôme square.

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