SWAP tantrums for tunes at these gorge adults-only hotels. Both Greece and Turkey offer visitors the opportunity to mix culture with party vibes. 9 Spend your days hopping between the chic pool and the small, private sandy beach at the Hyde, Bodrum TURKEY – Hyde, Bodrum Lean into the beach-party vibes and glorious mezze at … Read more
IT’S hard to describe the emotions that hit me as I set eyes on the rugged coastline and emerald-green landscape of Canada’s east coast for the first time. Nova Scotia is the ancestral home of the Mi’Kmaq people and the homeland of my wonderful grandmother Eileen, who passed away when I was 13. 8 I … Read more
Tucked away in the trees of the New Forest, Silvertree House offers a magical getaway with luxe touches like a hot tub and pizza oven. Perfect for families, it’s set in Shorefield holiday park, packed with activities and close to coast and forest adventures. 6 Nestling in the trees of the New Forest, Silvertree House … Read more
RIDING the very same camel Paris Hilton rode on her honeymoon wasn’t on my bucket list. But here in Dubai, the motto is very much “anything is possible”. 7 In Dubai ‘anything is possible’Credit: GETTY IMAGES 7 Catherine is dune just dandy in the desert sunCredit: CATHERINE BENNION-PEDLEY And although we’ve only done a small … Read more
IF you’re looking for a steamy sauna session by the sea or a fish supper fit for kings, Helsinki is waiting for you. Often overlooked, the Nordic taste for fine art and luxury shopping makes for a Fin-tastic travel spot. 6 A gorgeous harbour on Suomenlinna island 6 Helsinki has much to offer, from vintage … Read more
HEARING someone shout: “Shame!” while I’m walking along the street is not something I’m used to experiencing. But in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik this is thankfully not an insult, it’s just fellow set-jetters getting into the spirit of one of Game Of Thrones’ most famous scenes – The Walk of Shame. 8 The stunning … Read more
A PICTURE-PERFECT place to indulge in proper forest bathing, says Lifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley. Soaking up the forest views from the Cotswolds will leave you refreshed. 4 Stays at TreeDwellers cost from £220 per night THE LOWDOWN Sitting on 3m-high stilts among towering pine trees and above a floor of ferns are seven beautifully designed … Read more
STROLLING down Hans Jensens Stræd, my thumb is permanently poised to snap another (slightly intrusive) photo of a local’s front door. With its colourful buildings and cottage-core window boxes, this fairy-tale street in Odense is what dreams are made of. 5 Find your happy ending at Hans’ Hans Christian Andersen Hus If it weren’t for … Read more
NEED a spa staycay before the festive season hits? Look no further. . . we visit three and put them to the test. 11 Sinead McIntyre and her family enjoyed R&R in at The Swan in Cumbria The Swan, Cumbria Editor In Chief Sinead McIntyre and her family enjoyed R&R in Newby Bridge. The Pad: Set in … Read more
I CAN’T make out a thing in the inky-blue waters beneath me, but I squint into the darkness anyway. A minute later, I see it – an Australian sea lion. A gorgeous coat of silvery grey beaming up from the deep, it flashes its belly as it swerves past me. 9 The crystal-clear waters on … Read more
