From Covent Garden and Camber Sands to Cape Town and an Eastern Cape safari, these five hotel pairings turn one autumn or winter break into two distinct stays.
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10 unusual UK autumn escapes, from a Highland gatehouse to a lakeside boathouse
Sleep inside a lighthouse, converted grain silo or American school bus with this collection of distinctive countryside and coastal stays for the cooler months.
Best Flaine ski resorts and luxury stays for the 2026/27 season
High-altitude pistes, Mont Blanc panoramas, slope-side spas and monumental art give Flaine a distinctive place within the Grand Massif. Here is where to stay, ski, dine and unwind in 2026/27.
Margate in autumn 2026: luxury hotels, major art exhibitions and the best things to do
A major Sophie Calle exhibition, intimate boutique hotels and seafront wellness experiences make Margate a compelling coastal escape this autumn. Here is where to stay and what to book.
Malaysia Airlines’ Bonus Side Trip makes Kuantan an easier addition to long-haul holidays
Eligible UK travellers can add a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan, paying only applicable taxes, and explore Pahang’s beaches, waterfalls and highland retreats.
Cognac in autumn: festivals, distillery visits and a five-star place to stay
As the grape harvest gives way to distillation, Cognac offers intimate tastings, free cultural festivals and restorative stays inside a converted 19th-century distillery.
6 UK coolcation stays for an autumn escape in nature
With late-season heat still possible, these private islands, floating pods, waterfront homes and Highland shores offer a slower way to experience autumn in Britain.
Where to stay in the Cotswolds in September 2026 for restoration and quiet luxury
From new woodland treehouses and a relaunched country house to Thyme’s seasonal calendar and a small-group yoga retreat, these Cotswolds stays make September a compelling month for a slower escape.
Things to do in Sandbanks for the rest of 2026 and 2027, from beach polo to Brownsea Island
Sandbanks’ forthcoming calendar combines major beach anniversaries with island wellness, wildlife encounters and seafood beside Poole Harbour. These are the dates and experiences worth planning a Dorset escape around.
5 of the most aesthetic French villas to save to your holiday mood board
New booking data suggests travellers are replacing scattered group-chat links with curated villa shortlists. These five French properties attracted the most saves.
10 of the best things to do in Provence in 2026 and 2027 for luxury travellers
From vineyard art and a newly transformed private island to photography in Arles and sailing through the Calanques, these current and upcoming experiences offer a more immersive way to explore Provence.
9 of the best things to do in St Lucia in late 2026 and 2027
New medical wellness programmes, beachfront villas and cacao-led escapes are widening St Lucia’s appeal, while Creole celebrations and the 2027 Jazz & Arts Festival provide compelling reasons to plan ahead.
5 luxury European hiking hotels for a summer escape
Walk historic Alpine paths, Adriatic ridges and the quiet hills of the Algarve, returning each evening to considered spas, excellent food and comfortable rooms.
4 romantic boutique hotels in Oxfordshire for a culture-led luxury escape in 2026
New exhibitions at Blenheim Palace and across Oxford are giving couples fresh reasons to pair historic inns, rooftop drinks and secluded treehouses with a memorable weekend away.
Things to do in Grenada in 2026 and 2027, from new luxury hotels to Spicemas
A major resort opening, fresh wellness experiences and Grenada’s exuberant carnival season are giving travellers new reasons to plan an island escape.
