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Kew Palace in the famed Kew Gardens.

The UK’s smallest royal palace is now a global star

Visits to Kew Palace have surged since Netflix drama Bridgerton became a worldwide phenomenon, but there’s much more to its history than TV stardom.

  • by Sue Williams
Aiming to run entirely on renewable energy by 2030.
★★★★½
Train journeys

Eurostar’s spacious premium economy sure beats flying with kids

Efficient, eco-conscious and somewhat scenic, the Eurostar trip from London to Amsterdam is an excellent option for families.

  • by Tatyana Leonov
Seats are squeezy for tall passengers.

Airline review: It has a bad rep, but I would definitely fly this again

Was it just my lucky day, or do the bad experiences receive more airtime? Surprisingly, my first-ever easyJet flight exceeds expectations.

  • by Catherine Marshall
Battersea Power Station
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Story on the reopening of the London icon, Battersea Power Station
By Sue Williams
credit: Battersea Power Station (handout photo supplied via journalist for use in Traveller, no syndication)

Born again: 10 of the most amazing reinvented places in travel

Everything old is new again, from heritage icons transformed into luxury stays to a tsunami-lashed railway rebirthed as the ultimate scenic journey.

  • by Traveller team
This Anantara masterpiece combines renaissance, baroque, Gothic and art nouveau influences.

Traveller Awards: The 10 winners for best style and design

From a stunning hotel inspired by Morocco’s bohemian past to the flamboyant world of designer Kit Kemp, to a sexy Italian high-speed train, this is the list for design aficionados.

  • by Traveller team
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The question isn’t why would you take the Eurostar, but why wouldn’t you?

When it comes to planes v trains, the Eurostar wins the gold medal

The question isn’t why take the Eurostar between Paris and London, but why wouldn’t you?

  • by Flip Byrnes
The Tower of London holds some of royalty’s darkest secrets.

London’s must-see historic attraction will still surprise you

It’s been a prison, a palace and a playground for polar bears (yes, polar bears). There’s still a lot to discover about the Tower of London.

  • by David Whitley
The Garden at London’s Natural History Museum.

London’s transformed ‘living laboratory’ is a one of a kind

London’s much-loved Natural History Museum has breathed fresh air into the story of our planet with the reopening of its two-hectare gardens.

  • by Julietta Jameson
The Mandarin Oriental, Muscat and its pool.

Luxury hotel brand makes its mark in Middle East and London

Mandarin Oriental’s new Oman hotel embraces the country’s natural beauty, while its discreet London hotel is making its mark on the food scene.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Batu Cave houses a Hindu temple, statues and frescoes.

What lies beneath: 10 of the world’s most incredible underground structures

Put ordinary buildings underground and they transform into something far more interesting and otherworldly.

  • by Brian Johnston

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