Holidays in Devon are simple, wholesome and old-fashioned. A trip here mixes two of life’s loveliest pleasures: delicious food and the great outdoors. Most visitors are drawn to the magnificent beaches on the north and south coasts, but inland has its appeal, too: Dartmoor and Exmoor are vast rocky plateaux offering solitude and big skies,…
Hyde park is to London what Central Park is to New York – a giant green space of prime city-centre land bordered by some of the best hotels in London. It’s also a no-brainer to choose to base yourself near here, especially during the warmer months, because what could be more pleasant than a morning…
Australia’s east coast is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches – from family-centric swimming areas to enclosed ocean rock pools – but we all know it takes (a little) more than a bucket and spade to have a harmonious family holiday. The following properties range from ‘fair dinkum’ outback destinations for little…
More than 60 years ago the International Festival’s founders set out to bring art, culture, colour and prosperity to a gritty and grey post-war Edinburgh. Now there are seven festivals in August, including the Fringe, Book and Comedy Festivals. Every year Edinburghers fall in love with it all over again as Auld Reekie becomes, quite literally,…
A top spa hotel means different things to different people. Some might want a quiet rural retreat with comfort food and gentle woodland walks. Others might prefer a rooftop sauna, cocktails around the pool and a hard-core gym. While others might be tempted by Michelin-starred dining and the very latest high-performance facials. Yorkshire’s best spa…
What to consider when booking a London hotel? Location, price and – does it have a pool? Yes, because, what makes hotels in London even better? Hotels in London with a swimming pool. If you’ve been schlepping around the capital all day your tired limbs will appreciate the healing power of water and, if you’re…
The 13 best things to do in Budapest
Gundel is the place to eat this afternoon. It has an illustrious history and a sumptuous dining room, but for day-time visits there is also a less formal terrace and a good-value set lunch. After that, City Park has more than enough to fill a few hours. You can go boating on its lake, which…
A true Belgian experience: a cone of crispy frites (fries) from a traditional fritkot (chip stand), and a choice of 20 sauces. Friture de la Chapelle is in the Place de la Chapelle, the gateway to the Rue Haute and Rue Blaes, as well as the Marolles district, famous for its antique and bric-a-brac…
The elegant Treasurer’s House, a National Trust property, is only a five-minute walk from York Minster. From the Roman road running through the cellar to the Edwardian servants’ quarters in the attics, its history is perfectly preserved. There are 13 period rooms that tell the story of the house and its most famous owner, the…
Have lunch at Pizza Rock, where the co-founder, Tony Gemignani, is a 12-time World Pizza Champion. Pizza purists should go for the Burratina di Margherita, a Sicilian-style pizza with Burrata cheese, cherry tomatoes, basil and balsamic reduction, or opt for something a little more avant garde such as the Cal Italia, with asiago, prosciutto, mozzarella, gorgonzola,…
Sweeping south and east from chic, Aegean-set Bodrum to the beachfront Mediterranean resorts of Antalya and Alanya, Turkey’s gorgeous Turquoise Coast has something for everyone. Think secluded coves reachable only by boat, great strands of white sand where loggerhead turtles clamber ashore to lay their eggs, and rocky headlands marching down into a sea of…
The five-star Centurion Palace, Gothic outside, contemporary inside, looks across the Grand Canal towards San Marco from the quieter, artsy Dorsoduro district. The 50 rooms and suites combine antique features with contemporary design – striking colours, huge mirrors and bathrooms in burnished gold leaf. Not all of them face the Grand Canal, so make sure…
Tipping culture: 15-20 per cent in restaurants; $1 (approx. 80p) per drink in bars Public transport: Patchy bus services, but the streetcar lines run more efficiently (norta.com) Taxis: United Taxis are the largest and most reliable company. Around $36 (£28) from the airport to downtown. Etiquette when self-driving: Regular US driving rules, you can turn…
The problem visitors to Paris have is there is just too much to do, from its world-class museums to utterly staggering art galleries. Here is Telegraph destination expert Hannah Meltzer’s guide to the very best experiences and attractions in the city, from ripping down the Champs-Élysées in a quirky retro sidecar to insider tips on…
The best things to do in Barcelona
Greece overall as a destination is entirely brilliant for a family holiday. Many hotels and resorts have kids’ clubs, children’s swimming pools, playgrounds, exciting activities, babysitting, interconnecting rooms and children’s menus, as well as luxurious suites with sea views and spas for grown-ups. Families really are welcome everywhere, but some particularly family-friendly options include…
Amsterdam delivers the goods when it comes to memorable experiences and attractions. With canals weaving through the city, gabled buildings providing glimpses of a bygone past, and myriad museums portraying the importance of Amsterdam’s role in history, it is a city full of extraordinary things to do. From sitting in a swing high above the…
Amsterdam is a city that celebrates individuality, encourages quirkiness and delights in difference. It has a long history of riches and rebelliousness. The glory-days of the 17th century, the über-cosy 1800s, the counter-culture explosion of the 1960s – they’ve all left tidelines along Amsterdam’s canals: opulent gables, Rembrandt and Van Gogh, barrel-lined cafés, gardens of…
From the highest viewpoints to quirkiest museums, attractions in the Big Apple never disappoint Every day of the week, 24-hours a day, there’s always something going on in the city that never sleeps. From big-name museums to meander through, architectural wonders to gawk at, galleries to see, and neighbourhoods to explore, you’d have to live…