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I flew 18 hours with my toddler and these are the essential lessons I learnt
As well as the things I wish I had known
The best restaurants in the Lake District
From takeaway pies to Michelin-starred feasts, here are our favourite foodie destinations in Cumbria
Eating & Drinking
31 best things to do in London this weekend: 26 - 28 April 2024
Condé Nast Traveller's edit of the best things to do in London this weekend, from curious new cocktail menus to the latest theatre shows worth seeing…
Earth Day: 11 eco champions making our travels better
Our sustainability editor’s list of change-making superstars from Nepal to the Netherlands
A new proposal might allow certain UK citizens to live, work and study in the EU again
Some UK travellers may be able to regain post-Brexit free movement, new proposal suggests
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Awards
2024 Readers' Choice Awards Survey
Condé Nast Traveller's annual spotlight on your all-time favourite hotels, cruises, resorts, islands, and more.
This ancient practice has become 2024's biggest wellness trend
Ayurveda is sparking a return to back-to-basics wellness.
“The orgasms – since they rejuvenated my vagina with a laser – are something else”: This is what it's actually like inside a sexual health retreat
Sexual wellness is finally getting the airtime it deserves. This is what happened when one writer visited a sexual health unit at a Spanish wellness clinic
The UK's Top New Restaurant Awards
The UK's Top New Restaurants: the 2023 winners revealed
Condé Nast Traveller's inaugural edition of The UK’s Top New Restaurant Awards searched the country to find the very best openings from 2023. These are the places we loved the most
What went down at The UK’s Top New Restaurant Awards
Chefs, restaurateurs and foodies from across the UK gathered with Condé Nast Traveller to celebrate the winners of the inaugural UK’s Top New Restaurant Awards
Editor recommendations
- Hôtel Royal Evian spa reviewFrance, Évian-les-Bains, 960 Avenue du Léman, 74500 Évian-les-Bains, FranceRead full reviewA refreshing escape for multigenerational wellness
- JW Marriott Jeju Resort & SpaSouth Korea, Seogwipo-si, 399 Hogeun-dongRead full reviewA sprawling complex of basalt rock and timber hanok mimicking the island’s oldest settlements
- The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah hotel reviewUnited Arab Emirates, Ajman, Al Ittihad RdRead full reviewA peaceful coastal escape surrounded by quiet luxury just an hour from Dubai
- Windjammer Landing, St LuciaRead full reviewShining brightly after its recent complete overhaul and villa upgrade, this beloved family resort has embarked on a new era of luxury and comfort
- Calcot & Spa, The Grain Store: first in spa reviewUK, Tetbury, Calcot & SpaRead full reviewA cosy Cotswolds weekend wellness break
- Langdale Chase, The Lake District hotel reviewRead full reviewStay beside the shimmering waters of Windermere on the ultimate Lake District escape
- The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera MayaMexico, Playa del Carmen, Paseo Kanai 15Read full reviewSt. Regis brings celestial-inspired style to the Mayan Riviera
- The St. Regis RiyadhSaudi Arabia, Riyadh, 2941 Makkah Al Mukarramah RoadRead full reviewThe only hotel inside Via Riyadh nods to the hotel brand’s New York heritage as well as its new Saudi home
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Destination guides
The 25 best restaurants on the Amalfi Coast
Our local expert reveals the 25 prettiest spots for supper by the sea
The best things to do in Lake Como
Lake Como's best bits: the places to see and things to do on your next trip
The 11 best things to do in Crete, Greece
From beach hopping and dips in aquamarine seas to exploring old towns and uncovering Roman relics
Food and drink
- Eating & DrinkingThe best restaurants in SohoFrom small plates to revolutionary vegetarian restaurants, these are the best Soho restaurants, as chosen by the editors of Condé Nast Traveller
- A Taste of Louis Roederer at Mimi Mei FairOur Chef’s World Series returns for an evening of sampling the finest champagnes and signature dishes at one of Mayfair’s best-kept secrets
- Ask a Local: Rotanak Ros's tasty guide to Phnom PenhThe chef shares her recipe for a foodie dive into the Cambodian capital
- The new London restaurants to try in April 2024These are the best new London restaurants to book this month
- Eating & DrinkingThe 10 best fish and chips in LondonYou don't need to be at the seaside to enjoy a warming fish and chips. Here are the best fish and chip places in London for a piled-up plate of crispy batter and fluffy potatoes
- 22 of the best Berlin restaurantsFrom posh pizzerias to cosy hideouts ideal for lazy lunches, these are the tastiest spots to tick off across the German capital
- The best restaurants in DealCreative locavorism rules in one of Kent’s prettiest seaside towns
- Eating & DrinkingOutdoor bars in London: al-fresco favouritesFrom an urban jungle to buzzy East London hotspot, these are the best bars in London with inviting outdoor drinking areas
Affordable travel
- The best alternative destinations for your European summer bucket listCondé Nast Traveller editors share their favourite location swaps – delicious destinations often overlooked in favour of more popular places
- InspirationThe cheapest nicest places to go on holidaySpend less and see more – here’s where to go to keep costs low
- This is officially the cheapest destination in the world in 2024The Post Office's Holiday Money Report highlights the destinations around the world where travellers' money is set to go that little bit further this year
- The best affordable luggage to buy, according to our editorsThese trusty suitcases will hold their own without breaking the bank
- An affordable guide to visiting JamaicaAn insider's guide to tackling the dazzling Caribbean island on a budget
The 24 Best Places to Go in 2024
Stargaze from moonscape deserts, or absorb high-design in a rising city
The Best Places to Go in Europe in 2024
12 places we recommend for bucket list-worthy European travel in 2024
The Best Places to Go in the UK and Ireland in 2024
From buzzy city neighbourhoods to sweeping coastal paths
No ice cream and pizza after midnight: Milan becomes the latest European hotspot to battle overtourism
Bans on ice cream after midnight, limits on overnight tourists and restrictions on bars and restaurants on beaches – inside the crack down on overtourism in European destinations
Ask a Local: artist Kwaku Yaro on Accra's unmissable restaurants, galleries and beachside hideouts
Toyo Odetunde catches up with one of the Ghanaian capital's leading creatives as it gets set to welcome more tourists than ever
UK airport strikes: everything you need to know
The UK airport strikes have the power to disrupt several holidays this year – here's the latest on the walkouts
The 8 best hotels in Yorkshire
Country piles, restaurants-with-rooms and boutique boltholes in historic cities
“Unpick one piece and the whole thing falls apart”: navigating the winding waterways of the Okavango Delta during a tumultuous time for the majestic ecosystem
By foot, boat and mokoro canoe, an epic journey across the delicate and near-miraculous water world of Botswana’s Okavango Delta
The 12 things our editors never do on a flight
What do you always avoid doing when you fly? We asked our editors about the things they never do on a flight
The best holiday homes in Ireland
From minimalist island escapes and tucked-away cottages to retro lakeside cabins and eco farmstays, these are our pick of the best holiday homes to book in Ireland
The cheapest nicest hotels in Rome
Our pick of the loveliest affordable hotels in Rome, from £159 per night
Inside the abandoned fishing village taken over by nature
This deserted town on a Chinese island is like something out of an apocalyptic movie
The ultimate guide to Ourense: the little-known Spanish city with affordable Michelin-star restaurants and free thermal baths
This is how to tackle one of Spain's most underrated cities like a local
Upstate New York is finally back in the spotlight – here's why
Novelist Gary Shteyngart spent childhood holidays in New York’s Hudson Valley and now has a home there. With the area riding a wave of new openings, he shares his insider tips
The best villas in Puglia
11 authentically charming addresses to bed down with the whole crew
Michael Palin on childhood holidays, stunning South American citadels, and West African delicacies
We caught up with actor Michael Palin about his favourite travels