volume iii
Jolly, joyful travel: Dubai, Egypt, Greece, Vienna, Saudi, London, Cotswolds, French Alps
Italian agriturismos: The most chic and affordable farmstays in Italy this summer
Estelle Manor review: Britain’s ‘it’ new countryside escape
A week in Greece: Athens, the Riviera and Saronic Islands
The new art- and design-filled holiday rental on the Belgian coast where everything is for sale...
summer 2025
WHERE TO STAY
HOTEL REVIEWS
EUROPE
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summer 2025
Italian agriturismos: The most chic and affordable farmstays in Italy this summer
Estelle Manor review: Britain’s ‘it’ new countryside escape
A week in Greece: Athens, the Riviera and Saronic Islands
The new art- and design-filled holiday rental on the Belgian coast where everything is for sale...
WHERE TO STAY
HOTEL REVIEWS
EUROPE
PRIVATE RENTALS
1/2
TRAVEL. ADVENTURE. FUN. COLOUR. JOY. ICE CREAM. SAND. SALT. SEA. BEACH. HOTEL. LUXURY. PEACE. EXPLORATION. APERITIVO. LATE NIGHTS. CULTURE. HERITAGE. BOATS. PLANES. EXCITEMENT.
LIFE+STYLE
21 chic beach chairs and towels to snap up now
Because there are fewer simpler pleasures than packing up and heading to the beach
INSPIRATION
Exploring Arab legacies in Spain’s sun-baked south
Once ruled by the mighty Moorish empire, Spain’s southern coast is a treasure trove of Arab legacies spanning food, culture and architecture
GREECE
12 different Greek islands to explore this summer and beyond
The best Greek islands to visit in 2025, from car-free escapes with the art crowd to whitewashed Cycladic hangouts still under the radar, and where to stay on them
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middle east
22 April 2025
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Delano Dubai: South Beach glamour in the UAE
dubai, uae
Amanzoe: Greece’s most beautiful hotel
Peloponnese, Greece
Our Habitas Ras Abrouq: Qatar’s rustic-lux desert and beach resort
qatar
Hotel de Russie, A Rocco Forte Hotel: Rome’s magical garden oasis
rome, italy
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Six Senses Zighy Bay: An eco-luxury Omani village two hours from Dubai
MUSANDAM, OMAN
Four Seasons Astir Palace: The Greek islands on the Athens Riviera
Vouliagmeni, ATHENS, GREECE
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort: An Arabian palace rising from sands
empty quarter, abu dhabi, uae
Ellerman House Cape Town: an exquisite hospitality experience
cape town, south africa
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Near+Far's top, tried-and-tested, hotels, from new openings to timeless classics
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spotlight on: Dubai
22 April 2025
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lEBANON
My Middle East: Beit Douma Lebanon, told by Elie Obeid
A charming guest house set in one of Lebanon’s most beautiful villages and capturing the essence of traditional charm
MIDDLE EAST
A love letter to baghdad, told through the lens of Ahmad Al-Dabagh
Once ruled by the mighty Moorish empire, Spain’s southern coast is a treasure trove of Arab legacies spanning food, culture and architecture
INSPIRATION
A Tale of Two Trips: A luxurious journey through Sri Lanka’s south coast
Sri Lanka’s south coast is a beguiling mix of historic towns and laid-back surfing spots, and one elite hotel brand manages to offer the best of both in one magical combined escape
WHAT WE'RE READING
Inspired by the iconic painting by John Everett Millais, one of the London club’s founding members, The Arts Club Dubai’s newest restaurant is a maximalist’s dream. Think handmade pasta and pistachio liqueur to the tune of Seventies disco
25 April 2025
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The capital’s coffee scene is booming with dozens of trendy new establishments, and here are the coolest places to visit
22 April 2025
Where to grab a great drink in the Gulf city that never sleeps
22 April 2025
Jumeirah 2.0 has arrived in its hometown with Dubai’s most impressive hotel – a superyacht-inspired lifestyle destination of epic proportions
21 April 2025
Soulful jazz, signature tapas, and cocktails awaits at Abu Dhabi’s most iconic bar – for one night only…
18 April 2025
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