Five insiders reveal how to run with the locals in the Olympics host city – a spectacular tropical metropolis with great beaches, music, views and food• Check out the sounds of Rio with DJ Gilles Peterson’s playlist• Where to go in Rio: Guardian readers’ travel tipsIf the Olympic...
On a guided swimming holiday around the islands off western Greece, Joanna Lodewyke conquers her fear of open water while revelling in coastal beautyI’m a keen swimmer, but have watched the rising popularity of wild swimming – in rivers, lakes and sea – with bemusement, mainly because to...
Once its pool and spa open – and there’s a little more choice at dinner – this new incarnation of a Wye Valley manor house will be hard to resistThere is something significant about decelerating on the driveway sweeping you towards a country house hotel. Perhaps the slower pace allows time...
Ernest van der Kwast, author of a new novel about an Italian ice-cream dynasty, was inspired by a valley high in the Dolomites – which mysteriously empties every summerWhen you think Italy, you think football, pasta, ice-cream. It was winter and I was in northern Italy, feeling a bit lonely. I...
Five leading nature writers were asked to reveal the places in the UK that they love. Their answers, from Orkney to Dartmoor, blend weather and landscape with childhood memoriesby Melissa HarrisonAuthor of Rain: Four Walks in English Weather“There are certain landscapes that get under your skin...
Rides and slides and flumes and pools at a state-of-the-art waterpark are part of the east coast resort’s ongoing efforts to revitalise its tourist industryImagine you are one of the world’s leading waterpark operators, with £14m burning a hole in your pocket and a desire for a UK gig –...
‘Something about the Black Mountains lends itself towards myth and magic, folklore and fiction. What exactly, I’m not sure,’ says Oliver Balch. With poet Owen Sheers as his guide, he aims to find outDriving along the windy, tree-funnelled road into Llanthony, I pass six squaddies. They are...
Festivalgoers hear last minute via Facebook of water and power failure on uninhabited Croatian islandA six-week music and wellbeing festival on the Croatian island of Obonjan, touted as the first of its kind, has been postponed on its inaugural day due to a power and water failure.The previously...
For zest and spectacle it’s hard to beat Brazil’s shoreline city, and our readers aren’t short of suggestions, including samba parties, favelas and cultural hotspots• Send us a tip and you could win a £200 hotel voucherThe iconic Carioca aqueduct in the Lapa neighbourhood becomes a hub...
Indulge your spy-film fantasies at this cool clifftop hangout – a design classic by iconic architect César ManriqueTechnically, the Mirador del Río is a cafe and bar, but the reason people come here is to live out their 1960s spy-film fantasies. Created in 1974 by visionary architect and...
Speciality dishes from all over India are showcased at the street food stalls and cafes of Mumbai. Here, food writer Meera Sodha spends a whirlwind 24 hours sampling as many vegetarian ‘greatest hits’ as she can In a few decades Mumbai will be the biggest city in the world. Already a...
South Africa offers a huge variety of beaches – for swimming, surfing, wildlife-watching and relaxing. Send us details of your favourite and you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.comYour favourite beach in South Africa could be on the spectacular, wild Atlantic coast, or to the east,...
The Atlantic exerts a huge influence over the weather, light and atmosphere on Portugal’s exposed coasts and islands. It is perfectly captured by Sejkko Continue reading...
Greece’s economy may still be in the doldrums, but Athens’ arts scene and nightlife are flourishing. Combine that with a wave of new affordable places to stay and the capital is no longer just a gateway to the Greek islandsIn July 2016, Athens cathedral emerged gleaming from its dusty shroud...
The Dover traffic jams highlighted the perils of holiday driving. Tell us how you relieve the boredom of long family drives – and stop the kids fighting The school summer holidays got off to a great start, with blue skies and sunshine. Great, that is, unless you were stuck in a 12-mile traffic...
No Puglia carnival would be complete without bombette pugliese – slices of pork neck straight from the butcher’s oven and dripping in melted provolonePuglia has a rich food tradition, with distinct regional varieties, but one street food treat typical of its whole southern end is the bombetta...
Longleat, the first drive-through safari park outside Africa, is marking its 50th anniversary with African Summer, a series of events (from 23 July-4 September). We look back to the park’s opening in 1966, when it cost £1 to drive a car through Continue reading...
Some of the 140,000 customers affected after Lowcostholidays went into administration are trying to raise money to pay for alternative tripsFamilies affected by the collapse of budget tour operator Lowcostholidays are turning to crowdfunding sites to appeal for money from friends and family to...
The biggest (and loveliest) new and secondhand bookshop in California is on a mission: to ‘keep the paper and ink book business alive’For a visiting student without a car, Los Angeles is a difficult city to make home. It’s vast, sprawling over almost 5,000 square miles, with an infamously...
The world’s tallest moving observation tower – up and down, not side to side – opens on 4 August, taking in views from 138 metres above Brighton beachTickets are now on sale for Brighton’s latest tourist attraction, the world’s tallest moving observation tower. The British Airways i360...
With Hobbity hideaways, remote farms and friendly guesthouses, Slovenia offers a wealth of accommodation from which to explore its mountains, lakes and villages Continue reading...
Tourists still flock to Brussels and Paris – that latter evidenced by recent Euro 2016. But how will security in public spaces change?Of all France’s great cities, none can rival Nice when it comes to conjuring up images of the sun-kissed good life.With a stunning marina that draws in the...
Millions of Brits will soon be heading for the sunspots of Europe as usual – but after the vote to leave, hasn’t everything changed? Plus: how to say ‘I am Scottish’ in Greek and a guide to squeezing the most out of your sterling If there’s one way in which Brits connect with Europe,...
Enjoy ocean views from rooftop bars or just step out and get the sand between your toes. From Mazatlán to Pochutla, here are 10 charming beachside escapesMexico’s Pacific coast, more than 1,000 miles of it, is renowned for its beaches, as well as the resorts which have attracted Hollywood...
Well-known and deservedly popular for its jungle, coast and ancient ruins, the Yucatán peninsula can be a pricey place to stay – unless you pick one of these brilliant budget hotels and hostelsOn the surface, this mid-size hotel in Cancún’s hotel zone is pretty unremarkable. The...
The Seychelles islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue may be known for their luxury resorts but there is also a great selection of family-run, more affordable guesthouses just as close to the archipelago’s famous, world-class beachesFor a room with a five-star view, Colibri is hard to beat....
From Cape Town and its peninsula to the Garden Route and the West Coast, the Western Cape is a dazzling part of South Africa, and its beachside accommodation doesn’t have to break the bankTop 10 budget beach stays in Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Continue reading...
Our pick of eco-lodges, cool guesthouses and rondavels make ideal bases for exploring South Africa’s Indian Ocean coast• Top 10 budget beach stays in Bali and Lombok• Top 10 budget beach hotels and villas in CroatiaSwell Eco Lodge, MngcibeOffering a stylish and serene alternative to the...
Surf and diver pads, yoga retreats and stylish cabanas on deserted beaches … there are plenty of ways to get away from it all on Bali and neighbouring Lombok Continue reading...
Finding a prime spot on Croatia's coast in summer on a budget is no mean feat. Our picks range from a seafront villa on sandy car-free Lopud island to a bargain find in hip HvarCroatia has a short and intense high season. All prices cited here are valid for stays from mid-June to late August....
British Columbia's rugged beaches offer everything from wild camping to luxury lodges. All these places to stay near Vancouver start at under £100 a nightA whiff of military utilitarianism still permeates the basic private rooms of this converted 1930s air force barracks, 20 minutes from...
Spain's Costa de la Luz offers beach after golden beach. Here's our pick of the best affordable seaside hotels from Cádiz to Tarifa, from the family-friendly to wind and kitesurfing hangouts• Part one: Andalucía from Malaga to MojácarThe Hotel Fuerte Conil can't be called budget in high...
Sri Lanka has some of Asia's loveliest, most surf-able beaches – and plenty of affordable places to stay. Here are 10 of the best hotels and guesthouses, starting at just £5 a nightThis simple collection of rooms has been around for almost 25 years, and the atmosphere is pure surfer-casual –...
As Tui Travel, owner of Thomson and First Choice, says glossy guides will be gone by 2020, we look back at how they evolved Continue reading...
With more sunshine than Portland or Eugene, nature on the doorstep and great craft beer and coffee, Bend may just be the perfect small US city stopoffThe change in the Oregon landscape was profound: US route 26 had taken me from the rain-soaked, lush green of the Pacific Northwest over Mount Hood...
With age comes political awareness, higher alcohol tolerance, and an earlier bedtime. But it’s possible to be an adult and still enjoy yourself this weekendThe Fourth of July used to be one of my favorite holidays, but the significance of the day has changed since the halcyon days of...
It’s got Gallic charm, North American grit and parties like nowhere else. And with two new direct flights starting from the UK, Montreal now makes a perfect city breakMontreal doubled for Brooklyn in John Crowley’s eponymous 2015 film, has been dubbed the next Seattle, and last year became...
Portugal’s Douro region is famous for its port, but also produces fine, good-value reds and top nosh. Perfect, then, for thirsty foodies like our writerThe Douro river is wild and tamed, fertile, rich and dust poor. She is the heart, soul and life force of the region she gives her name to. For...
The city across the bay has shed its inferiority complex and offers plenty of reasons to visit. In fact, you can now skip San Francisco altogether, and fly to Oakland direct from the UKOakland is changing fast. Once known merely as San Francisco’s rough-and-tough neighbour – the birthplace of...
This vast country’s 17,000 islands would take years to explore. As a new direct flight from the UK to Indonesia launches, we pick what to do and see plus the best hotels, food and drink in four popular destinationsThe world’s largest island nation, Indonesia comprises about 17,000 islands...
Slovenia’s – and now Europe’s – green capital is a laid-back charmer of a city. Easily walkable, it boasts striking architecture and a vibrant outdoor eating and drinking cultureAs capital of one of Europe’s most forested countries, it’s perhaps fitting that Ljubljana is this year’s...
Northern Thailand’s largest city has struck a fine balance between the traditional and the contemporary, and offers unique cuisine, affordable stays and must-do treks• Chiang Mai food paradise: ‘the best I’ve ever eaten’With long, leafy boulevards, Chiang Mai presents an alluring...
A farmer herds a flock of domesticated ducks towards his rice paddy near Alleppey in south-west India. The ducks will be fattened for market on fallen grains Continue reading...
Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson is the artist behind this year’s exhibition at Versailles. His works, on show in the gardens and inside the chateau, include this Waterfall installation – a cascade that seems to fall from midair into the canal Continue reading...
The Caribbean doesn’t get much more colourful than the 17th- and 18th-century colonial houses that bring a vibrancy to Curaçao’s capital city Continue reading...
The story behind this photograph, taken at the world’s longest running educational establishment, starts with a young rock photographer’s decision to visit the 1970 Isle of Wight festival to snap Jimi Hendrix Continue reading...
The sweeping views, colours and movie location quality of the Marche and Tuscany countryside are superbly documented by a local resident Continue reading...
This trek across hills and lava fields east of Reykjavik is hard, and subject to extreme weather, but that’s what makes it one of the most rewarding hikes in the world Continue reading...
An American traveller’s three-month journey in Romania revels in the traditional, with images of work, stillness and beauty Continue reading...
Dream-like almost-empty landscapes dominated this month. Scroll to see the winning shot, judged by Mick Ryan of fotovue.com. All monthly winners will be displayed at the year-end exhibition at the Guardian’s London HQ; the overall winner gets a fantastic Secret Fjords’ self-drive holiday to...
The annual National Geographic travel photographer of the year contest attracted 10,000 entries worldwide this year. The grand prize went to Anthony Lau for his shot of a horseman in Inner Mongolia, winning him a trip to a polar bear photo safari at Churchill Wild-Seal Heritage Lodge. Here’s a...
Marriott’s Canvas Project gets entrepreneurs to transform tired hotel spaces into edgy food and drink outlets for locals – and so far, it’s workingWith so many new dining and socialising options emerging, especially in major cities, the hotel industry has got its work cut out trying to lure...
With a rooftop bar, modern design touches and a brand new restaurant with a view, this Cambridge hotel is performing to a high degreeI know this is Cambridge, not Oxford, but from where I’m standing I can see five spires, a tall chapel tower (St John’s) and the lush grass of Jesus Green. It...
The sheer abundance of regional specialities in north-west France makes for a thrilling foodie road trip. We sniff out the best local produce, plus great places to eat, drink – and sleep it off• Readers’ tips on places to visit in Normandy and Brittany The Pays d’Auge region, just an...
Leeds finally has its own arty city-centre hostel, a revamped listed building with installations and bespoke design touchesLeeds has always been an unusually style-conscious city. It loves hot trends. In the 1990s, its clubs Back To Basics and Vague popularised glam clubbing and, famously, Leeds...
Technology is shaking up the industry, with artificial intelligence increasingly being used to enhance the customer experience and make businesses smarterFriendly greetings are part of the everyday vernacular of hotel lobbies across the world. Book to stay at the Henn-na in south-western Japan...
An elegant refurbishment has brought this gorgeous, historic hotel back to life but more work is needed – on its far from fabulous menuWe are ensconced in the snug by the fire, glasses of sherry cobbler and rum flip in hand. This cosy quarter is furnished with period furniture, long curtains...
Chic and contemporary, these beautifully designed boltholes – in Paris, Berlin, Barcelona and beyond – make for stylish short breaks and weekend getaways This may be a hotel in practice, but it is a members’ club in spirit (coq stands for Community of Quality). Guests are encouraged to add...
A new giant beehive installation is creating a real buzz at Kew, an attraction so brimming with botanic wonders that kids can’t help but learn as they playIn a nutshellThe largest collection of plants on Earth, in the world’s most famous botanic garden.What’s new? Continue reading...
Our writer and his son stop off in North Berwick on the East Lothian coast for some seaside fun before hitting the Edinburgh children’s festival• The alternative guide to EdinburghI’ve always felt it’s mad, criminal almost, to go all the way to Scotland (I live in London) only to visit...
Ahhhhhh!!!! Zipwire over a lake at 40mph or plunge from a giant pendulum 50 metres above it. They’ll love itThrow your family off a cliff into the abyss of an abandoned, water-filled quarry in one of two ways: fly through the air on a 490-metre zipwire at up to 40mph, or be slowly winched 50...
Northern France is known for beaches, cider, cheese and seafood but our readers also pick out some less obvious delights on the coast and inlandSend us a tip and you could win a £200 hotel voucher Continue reading...
From London to Warsaw, sand is being placed along rivers, reggae is pumping from cool cocktail bars, there’s beach volleyball and plenty of places for a swimThe French capital has put a lot of energy into developing its urban beach and riverside culture; the Paris-Plages have been a feature on...
Tripadvisor has crowned the home of Peppa Pig World as the UK’s best amusement park but it’s the mix of nature, wildlife and attractions – including its new ‘Lost Kingdom’ – that makes it such a hitIn a nutshellWhen Peppa Pig World opened at Paultons Park in 2011, it instantly put...
Fancy some fruity beer with a side of pretzels or a glass of white wine with traditional noodles and cheese? Readers suggest their favourite refuelling spots in GermanySend us a tip and you could win a £200 hotel voucherA pearl on the beach! That’s Strandperle, a beach bar in the wonderful...
Germany offers a huge variety of places to down a lager or sip a crisp white. Send us your tip on your favourite and you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.comWunderbar. Your favourite drinking establishment in Germany could be anything from a massive Bavaria bierkeller with an oompah band...
Crete and other Greek islands were the most popular destinations when we asked for your tips on small, family-run hotels around the Med, with Spain and the Italian coast close behind Continue reading...
Cider, seafood and sandy beaches spring to mind when we think of holidays in Normandy and Brittany, but these regions have a lot to offer inland, too. Send us your tip and you could be on your way to a location of your choice with our prize of a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.comPerhaps it’s an...
Swim in Sweden, drive in Norway and take a locals’ tour in Denmark or Finland. The best things in life aren’t as pricey as you feared if you’re ready to exploreEnter next week’s competition and you could win a £200 hotel voucherYou’ll find this 1920s Swedish bathhouse and open sea lido...
A characterful, independent B&B or hotel with friendly staff and a pleasant setting can add so much to a holiday in the sun. Send us your tip and you could be on your way to a location of your choice with our prize of a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.comThere are lots of things that can make a...
The country’s natural wonders, combined with cold war history, fairytale castles and great cities make it a prime destination for our readers. Decent beer, tooEnter next week’s competition and you could win a £200 hotel voucherLast summer, while travelling around Germany by car, we...
A tongue-in-cheek website offers Americans refuge in the case of a Trump win. But there are lots of good reasons for visiting this corner of Nova Scotia – whoever’s US presidentIn early February this year, Destination Cape Breton, the tourist association for the rugged island off Nova Scotia,...
Norwich has dozens of ancient churches, a network of peaceful waterways and a pub for every day of the year. So where better to combine sightseeing and paddling from pub to pub?We’ve had many elegant moments, but this is not one. Charlie lowers herself into the canoe first – an unsteady and...
Louise Linton’s cliche-ridden memoir of her gap year in Africa was met with scorn and anger earlier this month. We asked three writers why travel writing about the continent needs to change – and how This month actor Louise Linton caused a social media storm when an extract of her African gap...
Norway’s roadside architecture project, part of its National Tourist Routes, has led to the creation of bridges and viewing platforms that make every journey a tour de force – and more new designs are on the horizonVertigo-inducing viewing platforms, island-hopping bridges, and some of the...
Riding the length of France gives Martin Love and three friends the chance to savour endless rain, empty roads and performance-enhancing croissantsIt’s a misty morning in March. I’ve got a stinking hangover and am being dragged round the block by the dog. Suddenly my friend Frank bounces out...
We get a sneak preview of a zipwire ride above the Horseshoe Falls – one of several ways Niagara is updating its appeal‘Lines ready – launch!” The gate in front of me shot open and I flew towards Niagara Falls. I was one of the first to try the Mistrider, a new parallel-line zipwire that...
This corner of the island – where the architecture is flamboyant, the chocolate weird, and the wine miraculous – offers plenty of cultural and calorific sustenance for cyclistsIf the dog had not started licking my kneecaps, I would never have made the discovery. I was in the shop of Antica...
As Berlin marks its role in kebab history with the Kebabistan street food festival, its founder wraps up some of her favourite grills in the cityFrom street food feasts serving ramen burgers and pulled pork sandwiches to farm-to-table restaurants opening every month, Berlin’s culinary scene is...
As a boy growing up in the US, the rock guitarist believed dragons and elves actually existed in Snowdonia – and he finds the region just as alluring todayFor the first part of my life I thought Wales was this magical realm with an otherworldly language and symbolism, whether it was Arthurian...
Rise in number of British holidaymakers staying at home coincides with expected surge in overseas tourists taking advantage of the weak poundBritain’s beach resorts and rural hotspots are expecting a bumper summer as millions more UK tourists opt to holiday at home and overseas tourists are...
This famous export from the forests of Brandenburg state, south-east of Berlin, is a legend among picklesAfter the fall of the Berlin Wall, almost all of East Germany’s communist-era products disappeared into obscurity. One that did manage to survive is the legendary Spreewald gherkin.Pickle...
Ever been fooled by a rave restaurant review? Marina O’Loughlin has – and that’s just the start of her problems with the siteIt was in a small seaside town in Croatia that my dislike of TripAdvisor petrified into loathing. The site’s top listing wasn’t one of the ad-hoc shacks down by...
The path may be flat but there are plenty of high points for walkers, from riverside villages and pubs to abundant wildlife, fascinating history and landscape – and that huge epic skyBleak, desolate and exceedingly flat: like most people, this was my passing impression of the East Anglian Fens....
Mark Vanhoenacker flies for a living yet the shock of arriving somewhere new with different air, different sounds, different everything still manages to surprise him. ‘Place lag,’ as he calls it, is a wondrous thing Jet lag is part of my job as a long-haul airline pilot for British Airways....
If you like tough cycling challenges, but have a partner who prefers poolside lounging and gazing at views, our selection provides stylish stays and cosy retreatsThere are three of us in my marriage: me, Dave and a Canyon Ultimate CF SLX. As bikes go, it’s a fine specimen, but it has been...
France’s green spaces provide the chance to see magnificent wildlife, explore mountain villages or just have a great hike or bike rideThe first (1963) and largest of France’s mainland national parks, the Vanoise is in the French Alps, becoming the Gran Paradiso national park once it’s over...
Boyd Tonkin joins author Graham Robb on a walking trip in search of cols and passes – parts of the British landscape you often won’t even find on a mapKevin Costner, eat your tights. “Are you film stars?” asks an optimistic family of walkers. Photographer Murdo MacLeod is pointing his...
India is a dream destination for many yogis, but with so many ashrams and courses, how do you choose wisely? From the hardcore to the boutique, we select 10 of the best places to practise yogaThough this list includes some of the best ashrams, retreats and shalas India has to offer, there are...
From bargain-price rooms in midtown Manhattan to swish boutique hotels in Brooklyn and Queens, our top 10 makes it possible to explore NYC to the maxIn an elegant brick building in Manhattan’s Murray Hill, this excellent budget option opened following the success of sister hotel, The Pod. It...
After visiting over 1,000 restaurants for our Britain’s best budget eats series, Tony Naylor bids farewell to the column by sharing his tips on how to dine memorably for under £10, and whittles down all those meals to his 10 favouritesIn the last eight years, I have, almost literally, eaten my...
Summer holiday season is upon us, with all the bad traffic and worse weather that entails. Here we look at the data on tourism to and from the UKHolidaymakers who got stuck in monster traffic on their way to Dover and the Eurotunnel last weekend can attest to the fact that we are now in peak...
Old newspaper offices, art galleries and avant-garde theatres all double as clubbing venues in Amsterdam, where there's a night to suit everyone from techno heads to surf rockers. Arun Sood of Amsterdam Magazine picks his top 10• As featured in our Amsterdam city guideTucked away from the leery...
Every new year brings a host of reasons to choose a destination. We pick new flights, new openings, anniversaries and special events for 2016’s hotlistTo the Barrier … and beyondWith Sir David Attenborough espousing its delights in his latest BBC documentary series, the Great Barrier Reef –...
From an Ibiza-style beach club to an underground gem, here's where to party after dark (and even later) in Barcelona, as picked by Leo Pollock of Le Cool Barcelona• As featured in our Barcelona city guideTucked away further up Avenida Diagonal from the main stretch of clubs and bars, BeCool...
From spectacular sites overlooking the Atlantic to posh ones offering caravans, yurts and tipis for camping softies, here are 10 of Cornwall's best, from the new Time Out Camping guide• As featured in our Cornwall holiday guideFans of retro will be in their element in Lovelane's period...
As Lisbon's biggest market is transformed into a gourmet food hall, we take a look at the best places to eat in Portugal's capital, a city renowned for its seafood – and custard tarts• Have you been to Lisbon? Tell us about your favourite place to eat in the comments below• A Lisbon food...
Techno still rules the house in Berlin, but there's so much more to the nightlife in what is probably the best clubbing city in Europe, says Kevin Braddock • As featured in our Berlin city guideMassive, mythical and sometimes monstrously hard to get into (the door staff can be terrifyingly...
Camping purists may sneer but glamping is here to stay with hundreds of sites scattered across the UK. We pick 10 additions to Cool Camping’s new book, Glamping GetawaysTwo yurts and an octagonal “caban” (pictured above) accompany a handful of tent pitches at Graig Wen on the banks of the...
There are some gorgeous campsites in Dorset, many overlooking the Jurassic Coast. The founder of the Cool Camping Guides picks his favouritesAs featured in our Dorset holiday guideKnow a great campsite in Dorset? Please add a commentThe best way to enjoy Dorset's Jurassic coastline is to get your...
With so many spectacular walks in the Lake District, it's a tough job narrowing the list down to just 10. So we sought expert advice and asked National Trust Cumbria's Mike Innerdale to tell us about his favourites• 10 of the best walks in Cumbria• As featured in our Lake District and Cumbria...
Whether you’re seeking solitude or a party, shallow waters or pounding surf, find the perfect beach in our pick of 50, from Greece to the Galapagos, the Highlands to HawaiiMy favourite beach in the world – chosen by readers Continue reading...
The subculture that always existed beyond Northern Ireland’s old divisions has come to the fore in Belfast, energising the city’s music, food, drink and art scenesArt enables people to assert their individuality in the face of hostile prevailing orthodoxies. In 20th century Northern Ireland,...
Sardinia has fantastic, gorgeous beaches. Liz Boulter loses herself among them, and picks the best, and surprisingly affordable, places to eat and stayItaly offers so much to holidaymakers: food and wine, art and architecture, high peaks and bosomy Tuscan hills, but relatively few Brits come here...
Yosemite, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Redwood … California's national and state parks are home to some of the most iconic views and landscapes on the planet. Here's how to explore themIt sounds like a place to avoid, but don't let the ominous name scare you away. Most of the year, this vast and...
We asked the Brazilian music expert and DJ to warm us up for the Games with a soundtrack to Rio. There are some real gems here Continue reading...
The Amanzo'e, located in Southern Greece's Peloponnese region, leads the Luxury-Hotels.com rankings with a minimum rate of Euro 1779 over the summer. Second most expensive is the Le Dune hotel in the South of Sardinia (Euro 1645).
TrustYou ranks the most popular hotels near all ten of the European Championship stadiums in France
The 2016 Summer Olympics are almost here and for millions, plans have already been made. If you are one of the many travelers heading to Rio in 2016, there are many things you need to know before you go.
Officially opened just last winter, the stunning, modern boutique hotel has already earned a number of accolades. Named one of the best places to travel in 2015 by Travel + Leisure it was also singled out by Condé Nast Traveler's as their favourite new beach escape this year.
Are you looking for affordable overnight accommodation, in self-catering apartments that are based in cities which never sleep? Read on for great value and even better convenience.
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According to the Hotels.com® Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®), hotel prices paid* per night rose in the U.S. by 2% between January and June of this year, compared to the same period last year, but there is still value to be found in alternate vacation destinations around the country.
Milan is the most expensive European city this year based on the cost of its lodgings, according to a new survey by TravelMag.com, which compared hotel rates across 40 popular city destinations.
Brings its Global Star Ratings System to Eight More Major Cities and Metropolitan Areas in France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Switzerland
Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago is inviting guests to experience Chicago 'like a local' with its new, limited-time special booking offer.
If you are planning a visit to Cardiff for the Rugby World Cup this month, expect to pay significantly more than usual for your hotel room, a survey by Cheaprooms.co.uk cautions.
Travelers can stay in spacious condo-style suites most complete with all the comforts of home: fully equipped kitchens, expansive private bedrooms, as well as separate dining and living areas. Take advantage of special deals of up to 30 percent off at popular fall destinations across the U.S.
Located in the lush, tropical Barcelo Maya Beach complex and a short stroll from the world-class shopping and dining of the Maya Mall, this stunning resort sits alongside some of the most beautiful beaches in the area and offers the perfect base for exploring all that Mexico's Riviera Maya has...
To help International travelers considering a visit to this vast and diverse country, Hotels.com has compiled some cultural traditions, etiquette tips and quirky insights to keep in mind.
Banff, nestled high in the Canadian Rockies, is the most expensive summer destination in Canada. A recent survey conducted by CheapHotels.org came to this finding after comparing all main travel locales within the country.