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30 Apr

Things To Do In Ibiza: A Guide To The Isla Blanca For Mini Breaks, Summer Holidays And Hen Dos (ELLE UK)

Six Senses Ibiza is synonymous with a fizzing, frenetic energy that has never felt more alive than in 2024. A growing commitment to agroturismo sees a slew of boutique hotels, such as Atzaró, offering extreme luxury but operating sustainably and serving farm to table food alongside offering characterful rooms in beautiful houses and fincas. Meanwhile, the Six Senses hotel is setting a fresh standard for environmentally-friendly luxury across the Balearics. The Super Clubs are diversifying with queer friendly nights that attract a mixed crowd of pleasure-seekers and a chic, low-key bar and restaurant scene in villages such as Santa Gertrudis is appealing to those holidaying in Ibiza for the chilled-out vibe more than the DJ line-ups and hen do frivolity. Wellness trends from light therapy to longevity retreats are now...
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15 Apr

ELLE Escapes: Vail (ELLE)

Let me tell you about a little place called Vail, Colorado—where the air is fresh, the slopes are pristine, and everything feels like it belongs on a postcard. This alpine retreat isn’t just about the snow; it’s about finding that balance between an adrenaline rush on a double black diamond and unwinding with a drink in hand, be it a hot chocolate or a hot toddy. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or just here for the vibe, Vail gives you both adventure and indulgence in equal measure. Picture epic days on the mountain followed by five-star restaurants and spas that will make you forget what real life feels like. In this guide, we’ll highlight the must-sees, hidden gems, and the...
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28 Mar

The Best Beaches in Bali for Surf Breaks, Powder-Soft Sands, and Coral Reefs (Condé Nast Traveller UK)

All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Bali is a place that screams sybaritic splendor and Edenic bliss all at once. Of the thousands of islands in the Indonesian archipelago, the best beaches in Bali are undoubtedly the most visited. Seamlessly blending calm with the spiritual and a dose of fun, Bali’s best beaches (pantai in Bahasa Indonesia) speak for itself. Together with the soft-sand beaches, the Indian Ocean's kaleidoscopic haze of blues and greens has seduced travelers from all around–from honeymooners and digital nomads to families and friends–making it all the more reason to protect it when visiting. Although it may be tempting to hole up in your dreamy villa, the beaches of...
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24 Mar

When Is The Best Time To Book A 2025 Holiday? (ELLE UK)

David Blaikie//Getty Images With the fun of the festive season long behind us, and sub-zero temperatures and a particularly blue January ahead, a little escapism is exactly what many of us need right now. It's no surprise, then, that thoughts naturally turn to holidays, and filling the coming year with as many bucket-list destinations, culture-packed getaways and fabulous new hotels as humanly possible. But in travel as in life, planning ahead makes all the difference – so if you want to secure the very best rentals and rates, it's high time you start turning those half-baked holiday ideas into concrete plans. In fact, according to the latest research by Vrbo, January is actually the ideal time to book an Easter 2025 holiday, while if you're dreaming...
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24 Mar

The Cabo San Lucas Villa Where Celebrities Love To Stay (ELLE UK)

If you were to close your eyes and imagine the picture-perfect holiday destination, chances are you’d be dreaming of Cabo San Lucas. Located on the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, it was only in the 1980s that it first opened an airport and started attracting affluent American tourists, who came here for its untouched white sands and year-round sunshine. Fast-forward to today and it attracts over three million visitors a year, an increasing number of whom are seeking the utmost in luxury – a private, beachfront Cabo villa. According to the Los Cabos Tourism Board, there has been a 30% increase in luxury villa bookings over the past five years, no doubt influenced by the Hollywood set. Some of Mexico’s most beautiful coastline...
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20 Mar

HOW TO DO AMSTERDAM IN STYLE (Hypebae)

Welcome to Local Hype, a travel diary where we compile a curated list of our “Hometown Heroes” for you to enjoy. Featuring the buzziest hotels, restaurants and local treasures that we’ve experienced for ourselves, with suggestions from the city’s locals. Next on the agenda? Amsterdam. The ultra-cool city is the perfect place to explore all year round, no matter what type of holidaymaker you are. Filled with buzzy wine bars, eclectic galleries and vintage shops, Amsterdam is definitely a must-visit for fashion fans, art lovers and foodies. In terms of getting there, Eurostar is undoubtedly the easiest option. In fact, the travel company recently launched its new terminal in Amsterdam, reintroducing direct services to and from London with a total journey time of just over four hours. Opting...
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20 Mar

Santorini Travel Guide 2025: Where To Stay, Eat And Explore (ELLE UK)

  Francesco Riccardo Iacomino//Getty Images Santorini has long held a reputation across the globe as one of the most luxurious and romantic destinations for couples – often those who are soon-to-be-engaged at sunset on the island, we might add – searching for breathtaking (read Instagrammable) holiday photos taken among the blue-topped white domes of the island’s most coveted coastlines. Located to the south of Athens and Mykonos, Santorini was once the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history, which occurred in the 4th Century, with the last eruption taking place just seven decades ago. As the most active volcanic centre in the South Aegean Volcanic Arc, the island – named by the Latin Empire in the 13th Century as a...
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6 Jul

Everything You Need to Know About New York’s New Travel Quarantine (VOGUE)

In a press conference today, Governor Cuomo, along with a Zoom conferenced-in Governor Murphy and Governor Lamont, announced a major decision: starting on June 25, “All individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID into NY, NJ, or CT must quarantine for 14 days.” While visitors from international countries have been banned since March, the three governors are now implementing restrictions on domestic travel. New York isn’t the first state to do this—Maine, for example, also has a mandatory quarantine period for outsiders—but combined with New Jersey and Connecticut, it is the first region. And the most populous one at that: the tri-state area has over 23 million people. Regulating entry will have a tremendous effect on tourist and business...
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29 Jun

These Are the Most Beautiful Cities in the World (Harper’s Bazaar)

The world is home to some 4,416 cities - from the crumbling grandeur of Rome to the bristling, ultra-modern towers of Shanghai. It includes tiny Adamstown, a microscopic settlement in the Pitcairn Islands with a population of only 48; it includes Venice, a floating city laced by idyllic canals and breathtaking palazzos. And like the people who inhabit them, each has its own distinctive personality, allure, photo-worthy moments, and reasons to pay them a visit. Here, in our humble opinion, are the world’s most beautiful cities. 1) Florence, Italy While Rome may get the credit for being Italy's most historic city, Florence holds the flame for sheer, unadulterated Italian beauty. A walk down any cobblestone street will reveal astonishing piazzas and cathedrals—and the...
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22 Jun

The Best Warm & Cozy Restaurants Around the Globe (Harper’s Bazaar)

Tom Marchant is the co-founder of luxury travel company and trip planner, Black Tomato, which delivers luxe experiences around the world via inspiring itineraries and access to the globe's up-and-coming, remote destinations. Marchant's finger on the pulse of travel trends and the world's best in hotels, restaurants, destinations, and honeymoons is unique and incomparable–and he's sharing his expertise and curated lists of where to visit, stay, eat and more with BAZAAR.com. Whether you chalk it up to the ambiance or timely wine refills, there are few things in this life as memorable as an intimate and cozy meal. From fireplace romance to winter retreats, the following list represents our take on restaurants and eateries— housed in everything from a fire-lit chalet to...
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