On the coast, just outside the Old Town, Split’s oldest hotel dates from 1921. Set in gardens with a palm-lined terrace for open-air dining, and a pool, it’s elegant and refined, with 72 rooms and suites, and a small spa and gym. See the full post >
In places like Alaska, wildlife viewing is worth billions, but a new study shows the negative impact of killing predators. See the full post >
Mt. Washington gusts are extreme, but are a fraction of what it’s endured in the past. See the full post >
If you are looking for a modern, tasteful and light-filled room with views across the city and towards the Adelaide Hills then this is the perfect choice. The hotel is centrally located, well-run, and has a good range of facilities, including a swimming pool, gym and restaurant. See the full post >
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Right in the thick of bobo (hipster) Paris, stay here if you want to be close to the happening bars, bistros and boutiques of the Canal Saint Martin district. The design is similarly du jour; a modern interpretation of Seventies panache. See the full post >
This five-star grande dame of Venice’s iconic waterfront offers traditional luxury and a taste of 14th-century grandeur, plus a rooftop dining terrace with superb views of the lagoon. See the full post >
Creaking with history, this manor-style house does not disappoint: thick walls, quirky corners, exposed stonework, heavy doors. It’s a family business with a welcoming, homely feel, a pet pony, pigs and hens. In a peaceful setting, it’s also on the coast-to-coast cycle route. See the full post >
A foodie destination country inn that has smartened up while still maintaining a sense of village pub: country-comfortable rooms; horse-brasses and dogs in the bar. Surrounded by the sheep-dotted fields and moors of the North Pennines, you come to eat, relax and then walk it off. See the full post >
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