
Hotlists
We're shining a light on the places we love and think you'll enjoy too, be it a boutique hotel, third-wave coffee shop or an up-and-coming gallery.


Nine Great Self-Catering Stays for Reuniting with Friends and Family
Whether you’re after a UK break with your support bubble or an international reunion with friends, these are the self-catering stays in Cornwall, Puglia and beyond that make for the perfect crash pad.

Nine Space-Age Hotels to Sate Your Inner Astronaut
Until the first space hotel opens in 2027, space travel is a faraway dream for most of us. These futuristic properties are taking us to infinity and beyond with their space-age styling.

A Hiker's Guide to Hong Kong’s Epic Walking Trails (Plus Directions)
A step-by-step guide to Hong Kong’s network of hiking trails. From city sightseeing to country parks and coastal routes passing by tranquil rock pools and cliff-jumping coves. Lace up your walking boots; it’s time to get going.

21 UK Destinations to Visit in 2021 (Plus, Where to Stay)
Planning a staycation? Explore our favourite destinations across the UK, including towns where the coast meets culture, dynamic cities and remote islands that feel as if you’re far from home. Plus, the new hotels and tried-and-tested places to stay when you visit.

The Hottest Hotel Openings for 2021
Beachy crash pads, the UK’s townhouse revival and the next gen of safari lodges, these are the new hotels we're checking into in 2021.

Seven Shipping Containers in the UK (or Not Far From It)
Practical, eco-friendly and architecturally mind-boggling, the humble shipping-container conversion has taken off in recent years. From a luxe hideaway in Devon to a wobbly number in County Donegal, we’ve pulled together a handful of our favourite units around the UK and beyond.

Seaside Staycations: 14 of the Best Beaches in the UK
Nothing beats fish and chips by the sea. So pack your bucket, spade and cagoule and head out to explore these best-of-British beaches.

10 Beautiful UK Destinations that Look Like They’re Abroad
Staycation inspiration for those in need of international escapism, these instagrammble UK destinations are doppelgängers for further flung finds.

Nine of Hong Kong’s Most Beautiful Beaches and Coves
We’ve hiked foliage-filled trails, sought out supplies in planet-friendly supermarkets and dipped our toe in spirit-clear waters to discover Hong Kong’s most beautiful beaches and coves. Pack your cozzie, let’s hit the beach.

Eight of the UK’s Best Lighthouses You Can Actually Stay In
Find safe harbour in the UK’s best lighthouse hotels and self-catered stays. We’ve picked out those with panoramic sea views, remote island locations and one that makes a great pit stop on the North Coast 500. Don’t have a head for heights? There are some natty keeper’s cottages too.

The UK’s 12 Most Unique and Beautiful Airbnbs
Staycations are 2021’s holiday of choice, so we’ve picked out the UK’s most unusual yet beautiful rental properties ideal for intimate weekend trips and group holidays. Say no to scrolling and search fatigue; these are some of the best stays to book on Airbnb right now.

Introducing Volume 33: Collective
Our Editor-in-Chief introduces our new issue, in which we're exploring the concept of community around the world. From ancestral groups to contemporary clubs, local networks and relationships that span space and time, we celebrate global connections through the lens of travel.

Riding the Cresta Run: The Fastest Way to Explore St Moritz
Look beyond the glitz and glamour of St Moritz and you’ll find a community-first tobogganing club that’s been uniting the ski towns local business owners, riders and snow-seekers for centuries.

18 Brilliant Podcasts for When You're Stuck at Home
Ditch the Netflix binges in favour of tuning in to some of our favourite podcasts. From design-driven deep dives, 90s nostalgia and hero beauty reviews, we’re pod-sessed with these audio finds.