Los Angeles
LA Downtown’s hidden riches that reach for the stars
Skyscrapers and stardom were pies in the unsullied skies when 44 settlers arrived from Mexico in 1781 and established a pueblo in today’s Downtown Los Angeles.
- by Catherine Marshall
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
No wonder celebs love this iconic LA hotel
This historic pink-hued hotel which opened as The Huntington in 1914 has always attracted A-listers.
- by Sue Wallace
★★★★
Airport reviews
It’s not Changi, but this notorious US airport has improved immensely
The upgrade of LAX’s Terminal 3 has addressed many of the pain points that make flying domestically in the US such a gruelling experience.
- by Rob McFarland
The posh steakhouse at sea was overdone. So it was totally reimagined
Luxury cruise ships have long had traditional steakhouses, but a pleasing sea change has influenced their style and menus over recent years.
- by Brian Johnston
The must-see highlights of Los Angeles in four days
If you’re a first-time visitor, lean in to the kitschy attractions that people tell you not to bother with. There’s a reason these experiences are iconic.
- by Courtney Kruk
Port guide: Los Angeles, USA
Welcome to LA: capital of consumerism, city of freeways and fashionistas, home to movie wannabes and Hollywood stars.
- by Brian Johnston
This famous stretch of road is the world’s best joyride
There’s no more romantic road in Los Angeles than Mulholland Drive, with scenic turnouts that have lured forbidden lovers and Hollywood bad boys burning rubber for decades.
- by Julie Miller
Why you must visit this recreation of a lavish, long-lost treasure
A passion project for a US oil tycoon, the Getty Villa recreates a Roman villa buried by a volcanic eruption and houses 44,000 antiquities.
- by Julie Miller
How to beat the queues at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood catapults visitors into the colourful worlds of movie franchises on high-octane rides and immersive experiences.
- by Julie Miller
Why this enchanting place captured so many Hollywood hearts
California beach life, Hollywood history and plenty to see for free – base yourself in Santa Monica and you might find it’s all the LA you need.
- by Amy Cooper
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