The Huntsman of Brockenhurst, Hampshire: hotel review
Injecting fun and a cool vibe into a picture-book New Forest village, this revamped inn belies its pub-chain roots
10 of the best community-run cottages, hostels and guesthouses in the UK
Get into the heart and soul of Britain at these places to stay – from a lighthouse to a bunkhouse – run by local groups and charities
Style revival: Britain’s booming seaside towns
Traditional resorts like Bournemouth and Torquay, once known for amusement arcades and OAPs, are having a moment, with cocktail bars and cute cafes, new outdoor activities and chic places to stay
The Devonshire Arms, Pilsley, Peak District: hotel review
Smart, good-value rooms upstairs from this 18th-century gastropub are let down by clumsily old-fashioned food. Good job the beer’s a winner
The Bull & Swan, Stamford, Lincolnshire: hotel review
Set in a town oozing 16th-century charm, this historic pub offers rooms with wow factor – but the food could do with a bit of an upgrade
Oakland city guide: what to see plus the best bars, hotels and restaurants
The city across the bay has shed its inferiority complex and offers plenty of reasons to visit. In fact you can skip San Francisco altogether, and fly to Oakland direct from the UK
Laos town known for drunkenness and tourist deaths cleans up its act
The town of Vang Vieng in Laos was once synonymous with backpacker excess, but now offers adventure activities that make the most of its stunning location
Sands Hotel, Margate, Kent: review
Margate has been on the up since the opening of the Turner Contemporary five years ago – and this cool hotel on the beach fits right in with the town’s burgeoning confidence
The Culpeper, east London: hotel review
This establishment is a pub, a great restaurant and now a fairly priced hotel (with a rooftop terrace in the offing) – and each element is handled with panache
Mi casa es tu casa: Cuba’s best hotels, B&Bs and farmstays
The ink was barely dry on measures easing the US embargo before the big hotel brands began plotting their moves. But don’t worry, there are more genuinely Cuban places to stay than ever
Top 10 industrial-chic hotels and hostels
If you’re a fan of the raw concrete and exposed brick aesthetic, book into one of these converted factories or offices where the design is bare, bold and beautiful
Top 10 hotels in the Highlands, Scotland
Activities, both adventurous and relaxing, abound in the Highlands and with these hotel suggestions from a new book, Scotland the Best, great food, hospitality and a good rest are also easy to find
The New Inn, Great Limber, Lincolnshire: hotel review
Our reviewer puts aside his political prejudices and laps up the Downton Abbey-dreamscape, top food and idyllic setting of this swanky country pub on a posh estate
Indonesia beginners’ guide: Bali, Lombok, Java and Flores
This vast country’s 17,000 tropical islands would take years to explore. As a new direct flight from the UK to Indonesia launches, we pick things to do and see plus the best hotels and restaurants in four popular destinations
The Convent, South Woodchester, Cotswolds: hotel review
Where nuns once lived a simple life, music lovers can now eat, catch an intimate gig and stay the night. But has the new multi-tasking hotel fully found its groove?