For writer Antonella Lazzeri, 58, who lives in Bournemouth, a recent experience at a five-star resort in Abu Dhabi made her think twice about booking a hotel in 2024 without doing any research. She recalls that the hotel’s shack-style beach club was “amazing”: “all chatty jacuzzis and barefoot beach-style restaurants”. But he complains that the… Read More »
With its sleepy thatched villages, lush forested valleys and stunning beaches, a spa holiday in Devon will relax you without anyone touching your chakras. Flanked by two epically beautiful coastlines on either side, this vast township has plenty of relaxing spa hotels that will relax even the most subdued visitor. It’s little wonder that Victorians… Read More »
The flip side to Lisbon’s famously sunny weather is the need to make sure your hotel has a swimming pool, especially in the heat of July and August. A place to dive into after wandering the cobblestone streets and climbing up and down a few of Lisbon’s seven hills. Better yet, sit poolside with a… Read More »
Long queues at airports are just one of the many problems British tourists may face this summer – Jaime Reina/AFP/Getty The Easter break is like the Community Shield (or perhaps the Queen’s Club Championship or Baftas) of holidays; because it gives an idea of what we can expect from the upcoming main event. Fortunately, the… Read More »
The Ned’s basement spa is a dark, pampering hideaway, worlds away from the city streets above All hotels were independently reviewed and selected. If you book through the links below we will earn a commission but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are often hosted free of charge to gain the first-hand experience… Read More »