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This remote Norwegian hotel is a soul-soothing delight
Searching for the ultimate ‘coolcation’? Lilløy Lindenberg is a cosy, four-room bolthole perched on a fjord-flanked private island near Bergen
By Stephanie Gavan Published
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At Mezzogiorno in London, finely tuned interiors set the scene for delicious Calabrian dining
Design precision, luscious food and immaculate hospitality at Mezzogiorno, designed by Afroditi, transform the dining experience at London’s Corinthia hotel
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Claridge’s Bakery reignites the lost art of British elevenses
Spearheaded by chef and baker Richard Hart, and designed by John Pawson, Claridge’s Bakery dishes up much-loved classics from sticky Jammy dodgers to warm, crusty loaves
By Tianna Williams Published
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Check into Janu Tokyo hotel, Aman’s sociable sibling brand
Step inside the Jean-Michel Gathy-designed Janu Tokyo and discover its state-of-the-art wellness facilities
By Sofia de la Cruz Last updated
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Martin Kuczmarski’s new London restaurant is made for long lunches and late nights
From the founder of The Dover comes Martino’s: a softly lit Italian trattoria in Sloane Square, where appetite, atmosphere and romance are inseparable
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Chef Ray Garcia brings Broken Spanish back to life on LA’s Westside
Closed during the pandemic, Broken Spanish lives again in spirit as Ray Garcia reopens the conversation with modern Mexican cooking and layered interiors
By Carole Dixon Published
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Upgrade your fish and chips at Corenucopia by Clare Smyth
The three-star chef brings her mastery of British classics to Belgravia, with lavish interiors, nostalgic flavours and a distinctly playful sense of excess
By Ben McCormack Published
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Fujifilm’s most cinematic Instax yet is built for life in motion
Blending short-form video, instant printing and point-and-shoot form, the new Instax Mini Evo Cinema is the perfect travel companion
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Rome’s hottest new bar is a temporary art installation – don’t miss it
Villa Lontana presents ‘Bar Far’, a striking exhibition by British artists Clementine Keith-Roach and Christopher Page, where nothing is what it seems
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Stay at the childhood home of Jessie Buckley’s character in Hamnet
Cwmmau Farmhouse, available as a holiday let through the National Trust, stars in the Golden Globe-winning film as the childhood home of Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Discover Aman’s love letter to the Japanese tea house in Kyoto
Aman Kyoto unveils a sukiya-style tea room that is timeless and deeply serene, designed by Sen Art Studio
By Danielle Demetriou Published
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A local’s guide to Florence: 9 unmissable haunts
Our contributing editor Nick Vinson spends half the year in Florence. Here, he takes us on a tour of his don’t-miss diversions
By Nick Vinson Published
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This bijou hotel in Madrid doubles as a cultural hub
Casa de las Artes is located within the Spanish capital’s ‘Art Triangle’. Designed by ASAH Studio, it offers the warmth and intellect of one of the many neighbouring museums
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Is this the world’s most striking food stall?
There’s more than meets the eye at this handsome food stall by Lyth Design, located in the northern Indian city of Sonipat
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: Club Bâtard wins Best Social Hub 2026
Club Bâtard brings together an exclusive mix of fine dining and drinking across three floors of Hong Kong’s historic Pedder building
By Lauren Ho Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: Capella Taipei wins Best New Opening 2026
Designed by André Fu, Capella Taipei is a long-overdue and much-needed addition to the Taiwanese capital’s limited luxury hotel scene
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: Orient Express wins Best Reinvention 2026
Orient Express has held a near-mythic place in the globetrotting firmament since launching in 1883, but its recent reinvention – including its first hotel and an upcoming yacht – signals a decisive new chapter
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: why Sharan Pasricha is 2026’s Best Host
We salute the Indian-born, London-based hospitality entrepreneur who can’t stop thinking about ways to upgrade how we live, work and connect
By Lauren Ho Published
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Is the Waldorf Astoria New York the ‘greatest of them all’? Here’s our review
After a multi-billion-dollar overhaul, New York’s legendary grand dame is back in business
By Anna Fixsen Published
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The new London restaurants to book now
This month, a British pub meets Italian trattoria, Georgian cuisine is celebrated and a revived legacy lands in Covent Garden
By Ben McCormack Last updated
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The new Los Angeles restaurants everyone is talking about
From a local chef’s modern Mexican concept, to an inventive take on the old-school diner, and a Montecito hot ticket worth the drive
By Carole Dixon Last updated
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The new design-led hotels that should be on your radar
Explore the best new openings in the world, from an intimate bolthole in Mexico City to a sunny island resort in the Maldives
By Lindsay Cohn Last updated
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A contemporary Mexican hotel emerges from a 16th-century ruin in Mérida
A renovation project by Zeller & Moye, Mérida’s new Hotel Sevilla wears its architectural interventions lightly, mixing new brutalist elements into listed interiors and a palm-filled courtyard
By Jonathan Bell Published
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This late-night hangout brings back 1970s glam to LA’s Sunset Boulevard
Galerie On Sunset is primed for strong drinks, shared plates, live music, and long nights
By Carole Dixon Published
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Discover a hidden culinary gem in Melbourne
Tucked away in a central Melbourne park, wunderkind chef Hugh Allen’s first solo restaurant, Yiaga, takes diners on a journey of discovery
By Daven Wu Published
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The most anticipated hotel openings of 2026
From landmark restorations to remote retreats, these are the hotel debuts shaping the year ahead
By Nicola Leigh Stewart Published
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Five travel destinations to have on your radar in 2026
The cultural heavyweights worth building an itinerary around as culture and creativity come together in powerful new ways
By Sofia de la Cruz Published


