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Britain's 82 largest islands: where they are and how to explore them
The Telegraph - By Hugh Morris
Anglesey, the Isle of Wight and Skye may be household names, but what of Raasay, Foulness and Ulva? The six are all members of Great Britain’s 82-strong island population, as detailed in new research the
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Gerard Bertrand: Building A Biodynamic Wine Empire In The South Of France
Forbes - Adam Morganstern
Gerard Bertrand’s life growing up in the south of France was a contant balance between winemaking and rugby. As an adult, he was both a professional player and helped manage his father’s wine business,
These serene photos of global basketball hoops take you on a trip around the world
Fast Company - By Eillie Anzilotti
Bill Bamberger’s photographs are less about the sport, and more about the diverse places–from Rwanda to Kentucky–that surround the hoops he photographs. Around 14 years ago, the photographer Bill Bamberger
7 Of The Best New Hotels Around The World
elle.com.au - Elle McClure
Same places, new faces. From Paris and London to New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and even Hawaii, these exciting new hotel openings will make your …
Your Ultimate Guide To Visiting Paris Like A Local
elle.com.au
ELLE's little black book of where to eat, drink, shop and stay. ELLE's travel guide to where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Paris, France. SHOPPING Le …
Toulouse
Why Travel to Toulouse Now: Mama Shelter Opens in La Ville Rose
francetoday.com - Nicola Leigh Stewart
Toulouse is on top. With the November launch of new attraction La Halle de La Machine, marked by a 46-tonne Minotaur roaming the city’s streets, …
Luxury Lifestyle
How Old School Motels Became the Coolest Kind of Boutique Hotel
robbreport.com - Michaela Trimble
Shaggy motels across the country are getting an outdoorsy (but decidedly stylish) upgrade. Count us in. It’s been a while since we stayed in a motel, …
6 Over-the-Top Luxury Resorts that Are Worth the Price Tag
Islands Magazine
Maybe you've come in to some money recently, say an end-of-the-year bonus, a tax refund or an inheritance. We've got a few ideas on where to spend …
The best day trips from London
cntraveller.com - Anna Prendergast
Brighton Best for: blasting the cobwebs away by the sea Travel from London: The train from London Victoria takes 1 hour 34 minutes. Brighton is a …
The best bottomless brunches in London
cntraveller.com
SPUNTINO, SOHO Best bottomless brunch for: homesick New Yorkers/reformed night owls Dish to order: the slab of truffled egg toast will shout your taste …
What it's really like to travel on the Orient-Express
houseandgarden.co.uk - Julian Allason
They know about partying in Venice. This, though, was to be a party with a difference, rolling out from La Serenissima across five countries en route …
‘Co-living’ in an abandoned mall? This startup is making it happen
Curbed - Liz Stinson
Childhood dream come true—or a nightmare? In the race to capture the booming millennial nomad market, we’ve seen all sorts of novel housing ideas, from prefabricated pay-as-you-go units that plop down
Best Places to Travel 2019: Provence is vying to become France’s next art capital
Mic News - By Lane Nieset
The beauty of Provence, the region in the South of France sprawling from the Italian border to the Rhône, is that things don’t change often. The …
Budget Travel
13 Places Where You Can See the Bluest Water in the World
Travel + Leisure - Melissa Locker
Don’t forget your camera! Egremnoi, Greece It’s hard to find a spot on Lefkada Island that doesn’t have spectacular views of the crystal clear Ionian Sea, but Egremnoi (or Egremni) beach on the west coast
For sale: one deserted village left behind in rush to New Zealand's cities
The Guardian - Eleanor Ainge Roy in Dunedin
Lake Waitaki village was built in the 1930s as workers accommodation for dam labourers but has lain largely empty since 1989 An entire village which has been deserted for three decades is up for sale New
Algarve
Photos From the 'End of the World'
National Geographic - National Geographic Staff
Travel We asked a National Geographic staffer about her recent travels to Portugal. Here’s her insight into the most photogenic locations in the city and beyond. 5 Minute Read National Geographic Travel
Where to go on holiday in January: 20 top destinations
cntraveller.com - Laura Fowler
WHERE TO GO ON HOLIDAY IN JANUARY Let’s be real: January sucks. The presents are all open, New Year’s hangovers lingering, and the office hasn’t …
Planning a Trip to Iceland: DOs and DON’Ts
neverendingvoyage.com - Erin
Planning a trip to Iceland is more complicated than to many countries. With its stunning volcanoes, lava fields, fjords, beaches, and waterfalls, …
Sri Lanka ranked top country for travel in 2019 by Lonely Planet
The Guardian - Antonia Wilson
Almost 10 years after the end of its civil war, Sri Lanka has been named the best country in the world to visit in 2019 by Lonely Planet. Better transport links, new hotels and a growing number of activities
France Is Getting 5 New High-Speed Train Lines
Condé Nast Traveler - Katherine LaGrave
Zipping around the country will soon be as easy as one, two, oui. Earlier this year, the French government announced it would make some serious investments in its transportation infrastructure—which translates
China
10 Places You Have to See to Believe
Condé Nast Traveler - Caitlin Morton
Are you ready for your daily dose of wanderlust (and then some)? These wonders around the world—from Seussian flower fields to seas that shine like stars—simply must been seen to be believed.
Le Barn
The Telegraph - By Hannah Meltzer
Le Barn crosses the bucolic charms of a French country home and the design chops of the ever-growing hip boutique hotel scene in Paris, providing a chic and relaxing base for Parisians and visitors, less
Get lost in Marseilles, France's second city
sandiegoreader.com - Alice Diamond
Bordeaux
Great French Destinations: Raise a Glass to Gironde | Travel
francetoday.com - Gill Harris
Rolling vineyards and alluring wine routes, oodles of gorgeous châteaux and a coastline steeped in history – this is a corker of a region. Gill …
Jamaica's barefoot-chic beach town
cntraveller.com - Ondine Cohane
The moon is almost full. Fireflies seem to switch on and off above us, and intermix with the stars. The water from the adjacent lagoon gently laps …
Cycling through medieval France on the Île de Ré
thetimes.co.uk - Carolyn Boyd
10 great road trips around the world: readers’ tips
The Guardian - Guardian readers
Winning tip: Transylvania, Romania This is a wonderfully underrated road-trip destination. From Bucharest, take Road 1 towards the Carpathian mountains, to the well-preserved medieval towns of Braşov Sighişoara.