12 of the best UK breaks to celebrate spring
From blossom trails to bluebell woods, and foraging to farm stays, we’ve picked some of the finest seasonal getaways
Alistair Dixon obituary
Other lives: Choirmaster, telecoms consultant and co-owner of the Bay Tree Hotel
‘The place was so relaxing I almost missed my train’: readers’ favourite European railway hotels
From a converted monastery in Venice to a former post office in Ghent, our tipsters share their most memorable places to stay handy for the train
Brooklyn for all budgets: 10 places to stay in New York’s coolest borough
New York City can be costly, but these hotels mean you can still afford to visit
20 of the best dog-friendly places to stay in the UK
From scenic hotels to coastal inns, woodland retreats to country camping, these places are more than happy to welcome your canine companions
10 of the best hotels and inns in Wales
From dramatic Snowdonia to a vineyard in Glamorgan, the best places to stay on a Welsh weekend away
The key party is over: could contactless check-in kill a classic hotel come-on?
Digital hotel keys are on the rise. They may be cheaper, more convenient and better for the environment, but they can’t be slid suggestively across a table
10 of the best hotels in Berlin
A repurposed 19th-century public bathhouse, an old factory housing vintage caravans and a former Stasi spy hub are among the eclectic places to stay in the German capital
20 of the best budget beach holidays in Europe
From camping by the Black Sea to a cool Portuguese surf house, these great places to stay across Europe start at just £50 a week in summer
From book butlers to library sleepovers: 10 great UK places to stay for book lovers
To celebrate World Book Day we’ve picked 10 lovely literary retreats for bookworms
The best hotels near 10 of Europe’s major rail hubs
These stylish places to stay, eat and drink have city centre locations and are within walking distance of the station – just the ticket for an easy break
10 of the best new hotels in Britain
Countryside havens, Jacobean houses, beach hangouts and a converted chapel are among our pick of openings and revamps in 2023
Head for the hygge: the UK’s best Scandi-style escapes
Get away from the stress and strain of everyday life at one of these stylish boltholes
10 of the best secret retreats in the Canary Islands
Volcanic views, tasty tapas and terrific value … Enjoy some winter sunshine on Tenerife, Lanzarote and other Canaries
10 of the best ways to find bargain places to stay in the UK
From priories to Wetherspoon’s, Oxford colleges to seaside cottages, we share ideas for low-cost breaks around the country