Residences Bucketlist stays: The best one-of-a-kind hotels in Europe Tripadvisor has just unveiled its Best of the Best Hotels for 2026, and plenty of the show-stopping options can be found on the continent. 10/06/2026
Residences Where to find five-star stays for less than €200 a night in Europe The latest Hotel Price Index has also revealed all the money-saving tips you need to know about when booking. 09/06/2026
Residences This stunning cave hotel just opened in Cappadocia Rooms at the Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia come with private pools, whirlpool baths or even a Turkish bath and sauna. 08/06/2026
Residences Africa’s hottest new safari lodges to book now From helicopter arrivals in Zambia to design-led lodges in Tanzania and ultra-luxury retreats in Botswana, a new wave of safari openings across Africa is transforming the classic game drive holiday into something far more immersive, stylish and experience-led. 05/06/2026
Travel News France unveils 33 ‘palaces’ for 2026 as six new hotels join elite list The latest collection of palace hotels have been revealed, with six properties joining France’s most exclusive hospitality club. 04/06/2026
Residences Could this giant floating city become the world's biggest cruise ship? The proposed Freedom Ship would be unlike anything currently sailing the seas. Designed as a permanent floating city for up to 80,000 people, the mile-long vessel would feature homes, schools, hotels, parks, a hospital and even a sports stadium as it slowly circles the globe. 04/06/2026
Residences Luxury New York hotel unveils $1m World Cup final package At The Mark hotel in Manhattan, football fans are in for a treat – provided they have a million dollars to spare for this lavish World Cup final experience. 01/06/2026
Residences Roswyn: New Mumbai hotel opens with suites, wellness and listening bar India’s first Morgans Originals hotel is an all-suite property bringing Italian dining, a Japanese-style listening bar and longevity-led wellness to Mumbai. 28/05/2026
Residences Luxury brand Aman is opening its first hotel in Mexico Amanvari in Baja Sur California offers a coastal escape with three miles of swimmable shoreline. 27/05/2026
Travel News Three major luxury hotels in France lose ‘palace’ status Following a review by France's Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz have all lost the prestigious distinction. 25/05/2026
Residences Four Seasons opens a stunning new resort on the Red Sea Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach. 19/05/2026
Residences ‘Long snooze’: Is this the world’s best hotel bed? The ‘Curator Suite 1503’ at RYSE, Autograph Collection in Seoul is home to an enormous extra-long bed, which stretches the near length of the room. 18/05/2026
Destinations Tennis travel: Europe’s top resorts for a grand slam holiday Europe is a dream for tennis fans, with five-star resorts boasting world-class facilities where players of all levels can get on court to train, practice and compete. 16/05/2026
Residences Raffles and One&Only head to the slopes with Courchevel hotel openings The French Alps are about to reach new peaks of hospitality, with Courchevel 1850 set to welcome two new luxury arrivals. 14/05/2026
Residences Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos: Greece's hottest summer opening The plush 94-room cliffside retreat boasts its own private beach and marks the brand’s second property in Greece. 13/05/2026
Residences Revealed: Europe’s most beautiful new hotels Of the 16 global properties selected for the architectural award, seven are on the continent. 12/05/2026
Residences Inside the private members’ clubs changing the luxury hotel scene Beyond offering pool and gym access, private members’ clubs are turning these properties into community hubs through event programming and networking opportunities. 09/05/2026
Residences Luxury brand Nobu heads to the English countryside Nobu is launching its first UK countryside retreat, bringing a hotel, spa, restaurant and branded residences to rural Rutland in a major shift away from its usual city-centre hotspots. 07/05/2026
Residences Waldorf Astoria opens hotel in Morocco’s tallest building The new property is found within the 55-storey Mohammed VI Tower, which is also the third tallest skyscraper in Africa. 07/05/2026
Residences Luxurious Villa San Michele hotel reopens above Florence After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded gardens, offering a quieter, more considered take on luxury just outside the city. 06/05/2026
Residences Aman’s Sveti Stefan resort to reopen five years after beach access row Local residents will now have free access to two of the three beaches near the luxury resort, while one remains exclusively for hotel guests. 06/05/2026
Residences From galleries to guest rooms: The best art-inspired stays in Europe With design-led rooms, on-site exhibitions and distinctive interiors, arty hotels offer unending guest experiences. 06/05/2026
Residences Airport hotels with runway views that make any layover worth it Turn your layover into something to look forward to by booking a room with a view of all the take offs and landings. 02/05/2026
Residences Four Seasons opens Cartagena hotel in collection of historic buildings The new property has two rooftop pools offering spectacular views over the historic city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. 28/04/2026
Residences See inside this Japanese hotel brand’s expanded Pokémon room range Every stay includes special-edition MIMARU-original merchandise, such as themed fabric bags and collectable items. 27/04/2026
Residences Aman Resorts to open secluded ranch retreat in Texas The first to feature fully serviced stables, guests will be able to explore the rolling hills and sculpted canyons on horseback. 27/04/2026
Residences New hotels in Japan: The standout openings to book in 2026 From Kyoto heritage stays to a converted prison in Nara, Japan’s newest hotels reflect a shift towards design, identity and experience-led travel. 26/04/2026
Travel News Ditch the hotel for a zoo? Top European destinations for a wild night These European stays put a fresh spin on the traditional hotel, with immersive escapes that bring travellers closer to the great outdoors. 25/04/2026
Residences Revealed: The European holiday homes of the year From a chalet in France to a villa on Mykonos, these stays are perfect for big groups. 23/04/2026
Residences Sweden’s famed Treehotel is getting a new suite Oasis, which will open at the property in Harads in August, comes complete with a private sauna and hot tub. 22/04/2026
Travel News ‘We must not become Barcelona’: Athens considers banning new hotels After the 'freezing' of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about 'freezing' the licenses for new hotels opens. 21/04/2026
Residences These are the most luxurious new hotels around the world This year’s ‘It List’ includes a €11,000 a night hotel in the Maldives, a six-suite tented camp in South Africa and a luxury ecolodge overlooking India’s second highest peak. 17/04/2026
Travel News Saudi Arabia gears up for new motorsport hotel and horse racing venue Saudi Arabia’s gigacity project has plans to shift to high-gear, creating a hub for international motorsports, equestrian racing and positioning itself as a year-round destination for residences, leisure and tourism. 16/04/2026
Residences Dubai’s famed Burj Al Arab hotel to close for 18 months The property, which opened in 1999, is known for its opulent interiors featuring Statuario marble, Swarovski crystals and 24-carat gold leaf. 15/04/2026
Residences New luxury Scottish retreat to open near the UK’s most remote village Kilchoan Estate by Dunton, found in the Knoydart Peninsula, will open in June 2026 with five cottages and a spa. 14/04/2026
Travel News Thinking about moving to Ireland? This entire village is up for sale The Village at Lyons, once owned by Ryanair founder Tony Ryan, has 47 bedrooms and is on the market for a cool €20 million. 13/04/2026
Residences Iconic hotels made famous by film and TV From obvious scene stealers in The White Lotus to the unexpected gem in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, these properties are well worth checking into for cinephiles. 13/04/2026
Residences Travelling to train: fitness breaks at Europe's top sports resorts Active holidays are on the rise, with travellers choosing destinations built for training, recovery and movement. Here are some of the most popular sports resorts shaping the trend across Europe. 11/04/2026
Residences Revealed: The best new hotels for 2026 – and number one is in Florence Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Collection, housed within a 16th-century villa turned boarding school, has views over both the Tuscan countryside and the historic city centre. 08/04/2026
Travel News Valencia to put a limit on the number of citywide holiday homes The Spanish city is moving to limit holiday accommodations amid local ‘touristflation’ woes in a country that has seen large-scale anti-tourism demonstrations. 02/04/2026
Residences Venice gets a luxury refresh with major hotel openings in 2026 From restored palaces to coastal resorts, Venice and its surrounding region are welcoming a wave of luxury hotel openings and reopenings in 2026. 01/04/2026
Residences Luxury farm resort from the founder of Aman to open in Japan Azuma Farm Koiwai, which has just 24 guest rooms, was created in collaboration with Adrian Zecha’s Azumi brand and East Japan Railway Company (JR East). 20/03/2026
Residences The Wolseley to open flagship hotel in Manhattan The property in midtown Manhattan is found within a similarly historic building to its namesake restaurant. 13/03/2026
Residences Whisky-themed hotel with just 12 rooms named UK’s best stay Stays at Ardbeg House on the Scottish island of Islay include a whisky tour at the nearby distillery, and guests can also try a small-batch dram exclusively available at the on-site bar. 11/03/2026