Conde Nast Traveller
5 best hotels in Covent Garden, the heart of the West End
From historic landmark stays to cool newcomers, here are the loveliest places to stay in Theatreland
News: Stays
Skift
Agoda Doubles Premium Hotel Supply as Five-Star Search Rises
Agoda has doubled its luxury supply and five-star searches are rising. Until it shows bookings, there’s no hard proof the platform can sell luxury.
Simple Flying
Southwest Airlines Launches 11 New International Nonstop Routes: See Full List Now
Southwest maps international expansion with nonstop links from Nashville and Austin to popular resort destinations.
One Mile at a Time
Which Credit Card Should You Use For Hotel Spending? Here’s The Math
Which credit card earns the most on hotel stays? I compare transferable points cards with co-branded hotel cards to see when the hotel's own card is actually worth using.
Skift
Hotels Could Become One of Ixigo’s Two Biggest Businesses
Ixigo has the product and a steady stream of customers. What remains is the hard part of convincing budget travelers that the room they book online is the room they’ll get.
Family
Conde Nast Traveller
32 best hotels in the Maldives: from pure tropical luxury to family hideaways
Expertly reviewed and editor-approved, we've categorised the best hotels in the Maldives to make sure you choose right the first time
Skift
Airbnb Joins Vrbo and Marriott In Paying Guests When It Rains Too Much
The idea is that paying travelers when rain passes a certain threshold can help increase conversions among those worried about weather spoiling their plans. The question is whether guarantees will spr…
Family
Conde Nast Traveller
8 best family-friendly hotels in Mauritius for a beachy winter getaway
There’s a scattering of hotels in Mauritius that embrace families with open arms. These are our favourite places to stay on the island
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One Mile at a Time
Osaka Station Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection Review: Come For The Specialty Salon & Breakfast
I spent a night at the Osaka Station Hotel, a train-themed Marriott Autograph Collection property, where the Specialty Salon lounge and breakfast buffet are among the best I've seen.
Conde Nast Traveller
France protests updates: Is it safe to travel to Paris right now? What visitors need to know about the riots
As demonstrations and unrest continue across the French capital, we share practical advice on where to stay, what to avoid and how to navigate the city safely
Travel Off Path
This Caribbean Destination Has Some Of The Best Beaches In The World—And It Has Ultra-Luxury Resorts, Glowing Turquoise Waters, And Famous Local Nightlife
The first time you fly into Providenciales, your brain tries to tell you the airplane window is tinted. The ocean below is a shade of neon blue that doesn’t look like it should exist in nature. Then t…
One Mile at a Time
Why Hotel Credit Cards Are Worth It, Even If You’re Not Loyal To A Hotel Group
Hotel credit cards can pay for themselves through free night certificates, even if you're not loyal to any hotel group. Here's why they're worth considering, plus other perks.
Guardian Travel
A perfect weekend in the Lincolnshire Wolds: wide skies and gentle walks
<p>The landscape of rolling hills and chalk valleys that inspired Tennyson is the perfect setting for an autumnal short break. Here’s where to eat, where to stay and what not to miss</p><p></p><p></p>…
Travel Off Path
This Untouched Caribbean Archipelago Has 365 Islands, $2 Beers, And Zero Mega-Resorts
As the motorized water taxi glided to a halt and I stepped out onto the white sand, the noise and stress of the modern world disappeared. I looked out over a horizon dotted with tiny palm-fringed isla…
One Mile at a Time
Patina Osaka Review: Beautiful Design, Excellent Dining, And A Highway Noise Problem
I spent a night at Patina Osaka, Capella's sister brand. The design, staff, and food were excellent, but the hotel sits beside a highway, so many rooms are noisy.
Guardian Travel
‘We hang on to summer a little longer here’: five of the best places for autumn sun in Europe and Turkey
<p>If you’re looking for a last blast of summer, these sunny resorts offer quiet beaches but enough life to stave off the end-of-season blues</p><p>A Kalkan sunset is always a beautiful thing – the ho…
One Mile at a Time
The World’s Best Hotel Awards Are Great For Rates, But Hard On Expectations
After staying at Patina Osaka, rated the world's best hotel by Travel + Leisure, I'm reflecting on how big awards boost rates but also raise guest expectations.
One Mile at a Time
Waldorf Astoria Osaka Review: Hilton Gem With Amazing Design, Service, & Facilities!
I spent a night at the Waldorf Astoria Osaka, a 252-key Hilton hotel with André Fu design, flawless service, a great spa and pool, and a stunning corner suite.
Travel Off Path
This Untouched French Caribbean Island Has Empty White-Sand Beaches, $2 Rums And Zero Mega-Resorts
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Travel Off Path
10 Best Places To Visit In The Caribbean For Natural Beauty, Rich History, And Beach Town Charm
Most Caribbean marketing is purely fantasy. The brochures show you empty sand and local culture. You book the ticket, step off the plane, and get dropped off at a mega-resort with two thousand other p…