20 affordable skiing holidays with a difference
These ski trips aren’t only about the slopes; they take in the resorts’ stunning backdrops and everything from mountain art to romantic railways
Japan’s first ‘dispersed’ hotel opens in Kyoto
Across several buildings, all a short walk from each other, Enso Ango aims to bring travellers closer to local life
The East London Hotel: ‘Rooms from £85 a short walk from the tube’ – review
‘Throw a stone in any direction from this hotel and it’s likely to land in someone’s negroni’ ... a great new base for exploring Bethnal Green
Europe’s best wilderness cabins and mountain huts for hikers
From designer dens to remote refuges, there are thousands of – often free – walkers’ huts in amazing locations across Europe
‘Anti-Trump hotel’ opens in Washington DC
Eaton DC offers platform for campaigners as world’s first ‘activist’ hotel. Clever marketing or genuine attempt to broker change?
In pods we trust: Japan on a budget
This is by no means a cheap destination, but there are ways to keep costs down, from vending-machine restaurants to couchsurfing
10 of Tokyo’s best budget hotels, inns and hostels
The world’s largest city is notoriously expensive, but ryokans, pods and even design hotels can cost less than you think
10 of the best autumn food festivals in Europe and the UK
With the season of mellow fruitfulness in full swing, we pick culinary events that will appeal to all palates, from white truffles in Croatia to bright golden saffron in Spain
20 of the best UK hotels, B&Bs and campsites for walkers
After a day’s hiking, a cosy place to bed down for the night feels like heaven. All these boltholes are in walking country and many offer extras such as guides, pick-ups and picnics
Australians told to call hotels, rather than rely on booking sites, for cheaper rates
Competition watchdog says if people phone hotels directly there’s a ‘very good chance’ they will get a better price
20 of the best pubs with rooms in the UK
With autumn in the air, what could be nicer than dinner at a country pub and a bed above? Here’s our pick of the UK’s best
Takes all sports: an activity break in northern Portugal
A smart new activity hotel offers everything from sailing and kitesurfing to cycling and yoga – but it’s the wild coastal landscape beyond that’s most impressive
The Black Bull, Cumbria: ‘Stylish in a sober, luxurious way’ – hotel review
In the ‘book town’ of Sedbergh on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, this revamped coaching inn offers sleek rooms and a daring, hyper-local approach to food
The Rose, Deal, Kent: ‘A riot of colour and character’ – hotel review
This eight-room boutique hotel mixes modern design, local heritage and fabulous food, reflecting the area’s burgeoning creative spirit
Cow Hollow Hotel, Manchester: ‘Chic … but in a Mancunian way’ – review
Manchester’s Northern Quarter brims with bars and restaurants but this hotel evokes the creative spirit that first made the area cool – as well as reflecting its industrial heritage