Hotlists

Searching for some stellar book recommendations? Look no further. We’ve consulted the astrology charts to pull together this star-studded list of books to read in autumn/ winter 2020 based on your zodiac sign.

Not only are antiques fairs and flea markets great for treasure hunting among vintage homeware, furniture and collectables, they also make for a fun day out. We’ve found some of the UK’s biggest and best – including rural get-togethers and others easily reached from London.

Travelling from the glittering Byzantine glory of Berat to the café-strewn piazzas of Korçë, we’ve pulled together a handful of beautiful small towns that first-time visitors to Albania must visit.

We want to shine a light on a few of London’s fabulous independent bookshops. Expect shelves sagging under the weight of great tomes, cosy alcoves, niche offerings and booksellers who know their Atwood from their Zephaniah.

Go behind the scenes of one of autumn’s most exciting film releases. Make like the de Winters as you explore the UK’s art-filled country manors and gardens that set the scene for Manderley, and hop between Devon’s rocky beaches and the sun-drenched shores of Monte Carlo.

Move over Aperol, it's hot-toddy season. With restrictions heating up and temperatures cooling down, London’s bars and restaurants are getting creative when it comes to drawing punters. Huddling around open fires and perching in an igloo, we’ve found the city’s best outdoor drinking and dining spots to visit this winter.

Trying to reduce your carbon footprint? Want to live more sustainably? These planet-friendly subscription boxes – featuring all-natural beauty and plastic-free lifestyle products – take the hassle out of going low-waste and make great, green gifts too.

If TOWIE is the first thing that springs to mind when you hear “Essex”, we suggest you read this: our guide to the county’s independent shops, contemporary art galleries and post-industrial restaurants serving locavore menus.

We’re heading to the revamped countryside pubs, Michelin-starred restaurants and a Neapolitan-style pizzeria that let you load up on good food before staying the night in their rather dapper rooms. Looking for a road-trip pit stop or mini staycation destination? Read on.

The Home Counties – that grassy cushion that surrounds London – are teeming with culture-rich towns and design-forward coastal villages that make for ideal weekend staycations. Here, we spotlight a few of our favourites.

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.

You want scented saunas, outdoor pools billowy with steam and a padded lounger just big enough for two? We’ve got you covered. These are the best affordable spa breaks the UK has to offer.

We’ve selected a handful of the best hotels in the UK for work and play – chic hotels where freelancers and remote workers can tap away on laptops during the day before letting loose in the evening (subject to social-distancing restrictions, of course).

Scotland is a destination that does cosy countryside hideouts like no other. We’ve pulled together the best bothies and Scandi-Scot-style boltholes that still have availability for autumn/ winter 2020. Planning a staycation? Book now, before we do.

Think of British theatre and it’s likely you think of London’s West End. At a time when arts and culture industries need our support more than ever, we’re spotlighting the best theatres around the UK and the shows you should see in autumn/ winter 2020.