Superlative chain hotel in a modern tower-block overlooking the regenerated canal area of Granary Wharf. It offers contemporary rooms, relaxed dining and a rooftop sky bar with delightful views over the city and West Yorkshire. See the full post >

A stylish 16th-century farmhouse and trulli conversion overlooking a lagoon-like swimming pool outside the medieval hillside city of Ostuni – an ideal base for exploring Puglia’s photogenic Valle d’Itria region. See the full post >

A luxurious imitation citadel that has put Puglia on the map among celebrities, sybarites and affluent families, offering meticulous service, high contemporary design, a range of restaurants and an indulgent spa. See the full post >

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Offering panoramic views over the Oslo fjord, opulent suites, a relaxed rooftop bar as well as an incredible art collection, it is no surprise that The Thief is one of Oslo’s most popular luxury hotels. See the full post >

Dating from the 13th century, the Bridge House is the oldest building in pretty Beaminster – famed as ‘Emminster’ in Thomas Hardy’s Wessex. Behind thick stone walls you’ll find a combination of old and new, with snug rooms, a cosy lounge bar and a popular restaurant. See the full post >

A smart and splendid combination of Georgian and modern, beautifully located in smart south Dublin. Come here for an elegant but homely alternative to the big hotels – with good breakfasts to round off the deal. See the full post >

The Gaudi-esque Treehouse is an unusual and enchanting hotel, as tranquil in ambiance as the blanket of emerald forest and pristine beach that envelops it. The two dove-white towers are an architectural delight: built mostly without walls they offer 360 degrees views over the Kenyan coastline. See the full post >

The giant component brand is bringing the Pro Koryak mountain biking post to market this fall. See the full post >

Anatoli Boukreev saved 3 in 1996 debacle, while a certain famous writer ‘slept in his tent’ See the full post >