Europe and Middle East

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Europe and Middle East. independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

The Lancaster House Hotel. Discover a perfect retreat near historical Lancaster.

11/05/2026 by .

3 Unmissable hotels in the Dordogne Region. Discover luxury, style and Michelin dining.

05/05/2026 by .
3 Unmissable hotels in the Dordogne

Lynne Coates reviews 3 unmissable hotels in the Dordogne. Three unique Relais & Chateaux hotels, three Michelin stars, and three passionate ‘Propriétaires d’hôtels’ in the Dordogne region.

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The Fish Hotel. Discover Danish hygge and Delicious Cornish seafood in the Cotswolds. 

11/03/2026 by .
Michael Edwards discovers that Shepherd’s Huts have come a long, long way at The Fish Hotel.

Michael Edwards discovers that Shepherd’s Huts have come a long, long way at The Fish Hotel.

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Hotel Quinta da Serra. Uncover 5 star luxury surrounded by a beautiful Madeiran bio forest.

17/02/2026 by .
Anna Smith stays at Hotel Quinta da Serra and is thoroughly seduced by this pink mystery mansion.

Anna Smith stays at Hotel Quinta da Serra and is thoroughly seduced by this pink mystery mansion.

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Le Majestic Barriere. A Cannes Icon reopens in March following a glorious face lift.

05/02/2026 by .
Anthea Gerrie Follows In The Footsteps Of Movie Legends At The Glamorous Le Majestic Barriere in Cannes

Anthea Gerrie Follows In The Footsteps Of Movie Legends At The Glamorous Le Majestic Barriere in Cannes

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Hotel Sacher Salzburg: Discover Sophisticated Style and The Soul Of Salzburg

03/02/2026 by .
Frank Mannion Reviews Hotel Sacher Salzburg, A Perfectly Located Gem To Explore The City’s Musical Heritage.

Frank Mannion Reviews Hotel Sacher Salzburg, A Perfectly Located Gem To Explore The City’s Musical Heritage.

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The Cottage in the Wood. Discover brilliant boutique luxury perched in the Malvern Hills.

02/02/2026 by .
The Cottage in the Wood. Discover brilliant boutique luxury perched in the Malvern Hills.

Andy Mossack reviews The Cottage in the Wood Malvern; a beautiful boutique restaurant-with-rooms-concept perched right on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire.

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Hotel Tennerhof: Discover 007 Spies, Ski Slopes and Seduction in Kitzbühel.

02/02/2026 by .
Frank Mannion Reviews Relais & Châteaux Hotel Tennerhof And Follows In The Footsteps Of 007 Creator Ian Fleming.

Frank Mannion Reviews Relais & Châteaux Hotel Tennerhof And Follows In The Footsteps Of 007 Creator Ian Fleming.

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Quinta da Bela Vista. Discover 5* Old World Elegance in Madeira.

20/01/2026 by .

The Treehouse Hotel Manchester:  Discover a Woodland Sanctuary in the City Centre

28/12/2025 by .
Treehouse Hotel Manchester.

Lucy Daltroff visits the Treehouse Hotel Manchester, a new property that blends woodland whimsy with Mancunian grit.

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