Locals’ guide to food, drink and hotels in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo and Reykjavik
Nordic cool comes at too high a price? Not always. We ask local experts to share tips for budget fun in Scandinavia’s capitals
Ship me to Cornwall … a container stay on Bodmin Moor: review
A former shipping container, creatively furnished and set by a lake, makes for a secluded base to explore the wildlife and attractions of an unheralded part of inland Cornwall
New London hotel from design-focused CitizenM chain to open near Tower bridge
A 370-room hi-tech hotel offering rooms from £109 a night – plus a terrace bar with City views – is aiming to offer visitors to London affordable and stylish stays
10 of the best hotels, cottages and B&Bs in Europe for cyclists
If you like tough cycling challenges, but have a partner who prefers poolside lounging and gazing at views, our selection provides stylish stays and cosy retreats
Floating hotel to open in London as part of social enterprise project
From September, Newham’s Royal Docks will be the base for The Good Hotel, a 144-room property offering training to unemployed people, and a chance to find long-term work
The Red Pump Inn, Ribble Valley, Lancashire: hotel review
Stunning scenery, stylish rooms, a friendly vibe and fab food … this refurbished Clitheroe pub makes a tasteful base to explore the original Middle-earth
Your own slice of Italian Riviera: a remote stay in Liguria
At a cute fisherman’s cottage in 1,500-year-old San Fruttuoso village our writer has a secluded bay amid romantic Romanesque splendour almost to herself
10 of the best new affordable hotels in New York City
From bargain-price rooms in midtown Manhattan to swish boutique hotels in Brooklyn and Queens, our top 10 makes it possible to explore NYC to the max
Old Stocks Inn, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds: hotel review
From the amazing food to the well-kitted out rooms and great service, this refreshingly modern take on a Cotswolds classic gets just about everything right
Authentic Algarve: there’s more to the costa than golf and resorts
There are still places in southern Portugal where there are more flamingos than tourists, and rural traditions are part of the fabric of life
Tunisia keen to show tourists that it’s safe to return
A year on from the Sousse terrorist attacks, the country has improved security and embarked on a campaign to lure back visitors – but with little effect so far
The best hotels in Portugal for under £100 a night
Pastel-coloured palaces, beach-side design hotels, family-friendly farmhouses – and all bookable for under £100 a night. Here’s a pick of Portugal’s best value stays
New London hotel offers artistic sensibilities at affordable prices
The Green Rooms hotel and creative space in north London will act as a low-cost base for visiting artists and encourage collaboration on projects
Lace Market Hotel, Nottingham: review
From the grand decor to the young head chef’s faultless food, this new hotel gets almost everything right … so where is everyone?
The new type of hotel rescuing Italy’s hill villages
The ‘alberghi diffusi’ model is saving dwindling communities across Italy by making ‘hotels’ from their unused buildings