Health and wellness are the main draw for a diverse crowd – from royalty to retirees – to the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, a superb spa with thermal waters attached to three very good hotels, on the edge of a beautiful alpine spa town. See the full post >

César Ritz’s legacy has changed little since it opened in 1909. With faultless service, a superb location, an atmosphere that borders on the theatrical and one of the loveliest dining rooms in Europe, a stay here makes for a truly exceptional experience. See the full post >

Close to the centre of the ‘world’s adventure capital’, the modern Millennium is well placed to explore both the town and the huge number of attractions in the area. It’s a comfortable hotel with signature courtyard garden, decent dining and enthusiastic staff. See the full post >

Spend seven nights cruising the mighty Mississippi aboard a classic paddlewheel steamer. On this wonderful journey through th… See the full post >

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The Burdigala offers a sense of spacious refuge within the city of Bordeaux, making visitors keen to return to a comfortable setting at the end of a day’s exploration. Expect excellent food and wines. See the full post >

The Talbott Hotel blends vintage with modern, housed in a renovated 1920’s building in a trendy shopping district. Décor pays homage to a stately English manor (complete with regal dog portraits), while Apple Mac minis up the in-room tech ante. See the full post >

For centuries Italy has attracted visitors in search of culture and romance and there are few countries that can rival its re… See the full post >

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