Destinations
Our pick of the best places in the world to travel to and explore
EUROPE

I visited my homeland to see if I could fall back in love with this fierce Mediterranean isle – this is what I discovered
From the shores of Lemesos to the Troodos Mountains, a homecoming to complex Cyprus, the fierce isle of love tied to land and sea

The best bakeries in London: 29 spots we can't get enough of
Londoners are moving on from over-iced cupcakes and stiff chocolate éclairs – from ancient grains to slow fermentation and Scandi-inspired delights, these are the best bakeries in London right now.

Tim Minchin talks Australian secrets, his love for London and why Manhattan will never be home
The seven-time Olivier Award winner talks about his family’s road trip across Australia and why he would rather meet a scientist than A movie star

The best Milan hotels
There’s no shortage of glamorous hotels to act as a base in Italy's most fashionable city

Is yodelling the wackiest wellness trend of 2026?
Stephanie Gavan embarks on a wellness break with a difference as she yodels her way through the Swiss Alps

The best cities in Switzerland: 12 beautiful places to add to your bucket list
Your guide to the best cities to visit in Switzerland (plus where to stay)

Where was Sentimental Value filmed? An intimate look at Joachim Trier's Oslo
A tour of the Norwegian capital by way of the director's Oscar-nominated movie

8 best beaches in Corfu, Greece's greenest island
From club-lined beaches with super-soft sunloungers to secret coves without a soul in sight, these are the best beaches in Corfu to suit every seaside resort lover
UK

The best villas in Cornwall
We've found 12 lovely Cornish villas for your next staycation

The new London restaurants to try in February 2026
These are the best new London restaurants to book this month

21 Shoreditch restaurants our editors return to time and again
No hipster clichés here, just some of the city's finest places to eat – from Michelin-starred spots to trendy trattorias

The best holiday cottages in the UK
Consider these the most beautiful cottages in the UK, from one-bed boltholes to party crash-pads

This London airport now allows travellers to pack two litres of liquid in their hand luggage
Everything you need to know about the technology updates at London Southend Airport

UK travel updates: what the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme means for visitors
After a gradual multi-year roll-out, any travellers exempt from a visa will require an ETA to enter the country as of Wednesday 25 February 2026
UK announces last-minute passport rule change – here’s what travellers need to know
From Wednesday, 25 February, dual British citizens could be stopped at check-in unless they carry the right passport

The best things to do in London this weekend (27 February - 1 March)
Condé Nast Traveller's edit of the best things to do in London this weekend, from a Six Nations' fan event to a hot new cocktail bar causing a stir in Hackney
AFRICA

I visited a new breed of safari lodge, where I learned the power of blending wildlife and wellness
A new breed of lodge is looking beyond game drives to offer travellers a meaningful connection to nature

Behind the scenes of Condé Nast Traveller's latest fashion shoot in Morocco
La Sultana in Marrakech and Oualidia proved the perfect setting for the new season’s collections, says fashion and lifestyle editor Harriet Elton

Explore the world's best family road trips: from Scotland's breathtaking north coast 500 to Tuscany's picturesque countryside
Car journeys with little ones needn't be stressful – this is your ultimate guide to bucket list road trips around the world, from the United States to Iceland

Inside Africa's green heart, where wildlife rules the roost
Despite decades of political turmoil, a peaceful corner of the Central African Republic nurtures spectacular wildlife including the world’s largest population of forest elephants

Central Africa's rainforest wilderness is the back-to-nature safari destination we're dreaming of
An isolated wilderness with a pristine culture, complex Gabon is central Africa beyond compare

The best hotels in Mauritius
Here's what makes the most reputable addresses in Mauritius so special

Cairo’s ancient past is sparking a living craft and design culture that’s far from antiquated
Nicola Chilton gets under the skin of Egypt's ancient metropolis, meeting the people who shape the city today while honouring age-old traditions and skills

A road trip around Africa, with Nigerian actress Temi Ajibade
“Part of what makes Africa so special is its vast diversity, how you can cross a single border and now be surrounded by different dialects, religions, foods, and music.”
ASIA

This diverse Malaysian state has evolved into a hub of high-end dining
Historically known for its street food, things have taken an altogether tastier turn in the Malaysian state of Penang in recent years – these are the spots to know

The world’s best beauty stores
These are beauty addresses worth building an entire itinerary around

Sri Lanka now offers a digital nomad visa. Here’s how it works
Spend a full year working remotely from beaches and hill-country tea trails

Top spas in Thailand 2026: where to go for luxury and relaxation
The most effective addresses in the country

Revealed: the country home to the world’s best wellness retreats
As part of our 2026 Wellness & Spa Guide, we spotlight the best wellness escapes across India for a truly restorative stay

The best Bali hotels
From the classic big-hitters to whip-smart new arrivals, Indonesia's paradise island has it all

Kylie Minogue on her Glastonbury, family caravan holidays and the trip to Bali she can’t get out of her head
The Australian pop siren and wine entrepreneur talks to Fiona McCarthy about her jetsetting adventures

What revisiting my grandparents’ land in Bangladesh taught me about belonging
Ahead of the release of her book later this year, Tahmina reflects on Bangladesh's past, present and future
AUSTRALASIA

The best hotels in Australasia: 2025 Readers' Choice Awards
As voted for by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller

Ask a Local: the perfect weekend in Sydney according to artist Gabrielle Penfold
From ocean pool swimming to second-hand shopping – and the best gelato in the city

What it’s really like to visit the world’s friendliest island
Encounters with the underwater residents and welcoming people of Fiji

New Zealand reopens to tourists: new travel rules explained
New Zealand's borders have been closed to UK citizens since the start of the pandemic – but travellers are finally allowed to re-enter

Can I go to Australia now? Borders reopen to UK tourists
Australia’s borders have been closed throughout the pandemic – but we can now visit again

The best hotels in Australia and New Zealand: the Gold List 2022 and 2021
Our all-time favourite and new hotels in Australia and New Zealand, as picked by the editors of Condé Nast Traveller for The Gold List 2022, with the 2021 selection beneath

Escape Routes podcast: French Polynesia
This episode of the Condé Nast Traveller podcast Escape Routes is presented by West Coast USA editor Rebecca Misner
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A local's guide to Australia
Model Nathan McGuire on his love of Western Australia and the rise of Indigenous fashion
NORTH AMERICA

This underrated Mexican city's artisans have transformed their home into a shopaholic's paradise
Perfumes, chocolates and candles crafted to remind travellers of their Yucatán adventures – this is an insider's guide to the best shops in Valladolid

Where was Heated Rivalry filmed? Behind the scenes of the runaway success love story
In Heated Rivalry, Ontario makes a fine playground for pro-hockey romance

Where is hot in May? 15 destinations for spring 2026
The hottest places to go in May, from lesser-known Greek islands to Asian cities that are the perfect temperature for wandering

The Best Places to Go in North America and the Caribbean in 2026
For exhilarating biking trails, wild coastlines, and a neon-lit, all-American road trip.

The best hotels in Mexico according to our editors
From luxurious treetop houses to charming city boltholes, these hotels in Mexico promise an idyllic stay

Where is ‘Stranger Things’ filmed? Behind the scenes of all 5 seasons
Where is 'Stranger Things' filmed? With the fifth season bringing an end to the smash-hit show, we go behind the scenes of the real-life locations in each season

An insider's guide to New Orleans: the US city putting community at the heart of everything
On the ever-shifting banks of the Mississippi sits New Orleans, a singular mecca of jazz, jambalaya and Mardi Gras. Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, Leslie Pariseau lays bare her resilient community…

The best ski resorts in the world: 2025 Readers' Choice Awards
These are the best ski resorts to book for a memorable slope-side escape, as chosen for by our readers
SOUTH AMERICA

In Brazil’s Costa Verde, local communities are tapping into the ancient stillness beneath their town’s thrum
Locals are retracing their ancestors' steps and highlighting previous struggles in one of the country's most spellbinding regions, Stephanie Rafanelli reveals

Jaguars, caimans and cowboys in the tropical wetlands of Brazil
The Pantanal, the world’s largest flooded grassland, is the domain of the jaguar. In Brazil, pioneering lodges and NGOs are doggedly nurturing ecotourism to future-proof their paradise against climate change…

The Best Places to Go in Central & South America in 2026
For colourful design hotels, inventive dining scenes, and an otherworldly canyon in the Andes

The best hotels in South America: 2025 Readers' Choice Awards
As voted for by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller

Why the lesser-explored route through Peru’s Sacred Valley asks intrepid travellers to confront their own limitations
Sarah Marshall is confronted with the savage beauty of one of the world's most uncharted routes as she embraces nature's most spiritual elements in Peru

The 36 best restaurants in Mexico City
The stand-out spots in a city that's dense with incredible food

In Peru’s Andes, the centuries-old art of the retablo captures a changing country
The story boxes, which can take anywhere from months to years to make, have evolved with Andean life over the last 500 years

Explorer Lucy Shepherd on exploring the untamed Amazon, hair-raising wildlife encounters, and advice for budding explorers
We caught up with Lucy following the release of her latest captivating documentary.
Travel Tips
What travellers need to know as the US and Israel launch attack on Iran
The latest updates as a growing number of governments issue travel warnings for the Middle East
Style & Culture
Is it still safe to travel to Dubai amid regional tensions?
With Middle East airspace closures and shifting routes following the Israel-Iran conflict, here's what global travellers need to know
Travel Tips
UAE airspace partially closed after the US and Israel launch an attack on Iran
UAE announces precautionary airspace measures on 28 February 2026 as travel disruption spreads across the Middle East

Style & Culture
Where was The Walsh Sisters filmed?
We take a peek behind the scenes to see where the new BBC drama based on Marian Keyes' books was filmed
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Places to Stay
The best smart budget hotels in Ibiza
Among the glitz and the glamour, this Balearic island is also home to some of Europe's most stylish affordable hotels
Inspiration
These are the world’s sunniest cities, ranked by annual sunshine hours
New research ranks the world’s sunniest cities by annual sunshine hours, with three Middle Eastern destinations leading the list
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Eating & Drinking
In London, a Syrian chef infuses iftar with memories of Damascus
After losing his restaurants to war and arriving in the UK as a refugee with just £12 to his name, Imad Al Arnab rebuilt his life around the dinner table – and now marks Ramadan in his newfound home

Places to Stay
The best family hotels in Mallorca
The beautiful Balearic island addresses designed to suit all ages

Wellness & Spas
The 6 best reformer Pilates studios in London for strengthening, low-impact workouts
The sleekest studios to book for your next reformer Pilates class

Destinations
9 best holiday spots for travelling couples
Some pairs enjoy an action-packed vacation, while others want nothing more than to laze around – there's something for everyone on this list.