The perfect tool for you to plan your next trip. Enjoy our in-depth travel guides, browse our tried-and-tested round-ups and discover travel trends - all you need to pick out your next dream destination

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The perfect tool for you to plan your next trip. Enjoy our in-depth travel guides, browse our tried-and-tested round-ups and discover travel trends - all you need to pick out your next dream destination

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10 fascinating facts about Raffles London at The OWO: The UK’s new billion-pound hotel

Europe

10 fascinating facts about Raffles London at The OWO: The UK’s new billion-pound hotel

Europe

The majestic former office of Sir Winston Churchill, home of MI5 and MI6 and inspiration for 007 has been re-born as London’s most luxurious hotel. Here are some fascinating, and surprising, facts about the UK capital’s most exciting new hotel…

30 September 2023

private villa rental south africa

This luxe heritage cottage is the dream location for an African adventure this winter

Africa

Located in the Karoo, a vast area of semi-arid desert land stretching across South Africa, this new charming private rental is the perfect peaceful winter escape

28 September 2023

things to do in saudi arabia: edge of the world

9 Incredible things to do in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

9 Incredible things to do in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

UNESCO World Heritage Sites, evolving cities, Red Sea coastline, head-spinning giga projects and some of the most beautiful natural sites in the Middle East

25 September 2023

mosques in the uae

The most beautiful Mosques in the UAE that are open to non-Muslims

UAE

Explore the culture and heritage of the UAE with a visit to one of these beautiful mosques, open to both Muslims and non-Muslims

11 September 2023

khorfakkan sharjah - beach

Khorfakkan, Sharjah – the charming coastal town perfect for your next UAE road trip

UAE

Khorfakkan, Sharjah – the charming coastal town perfect for your next UAE road trip

UAE

The Sharjah beach and culture destination has been named 2023’s best Arab tourist city, and is just a two-hour drive from Dubai

5 September 2023

hatta dubai

The complete travel guide to Hatta – Dubai’s adventure capital

UAE

From hiking and barbecuing to glamping and golfing, here’s where to stay, what to do and how to get to Dubai’s scenic adventure capital

4 September 2023

musandam oman dhow boats

The complete travel guide to Musandam, Oman – a land of fjords and mountains two hours from Dubai

Oman

The complete travel guide to Musandam, Oman – a land of fjords and mountains two hours from Dubai

Oman

What to see, where to stay and how to get to Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, a land of breathtaking fjords, islands, mountains and historic villages, just two hours from Dubai

28 August 2023

These are the most exciting hotel openings in 2023 to look forward to

Where To Stay

From a new luxury resort on the Athenian Riviera to surprising European openings and Saudi Arabian debuts

21 August 2023

Hotel-das-Cataratas pool: pink hotels around the world

In pictures: The most fabulous pink hotels around the world

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In pictures: The most fabulous pink hotels around the world

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Embrace the hottest blockbuster of the year at these dreamy pink hotels around the world

10 August 2023

saadiyat beach club: best beach clubs in Abu Dhabi

The best beach clubs in Abu Dhabi for an elegant day out

UAE

Enjoy an elevated pool or beach day with relaxation, adventure and dining at these fabulous beach clubs in Abu Dhabi

8 August 2023

middle east ghost towns

Step into the past at these eerie Middle East ghost towns

Middle East

Step into the past at these eerie Middle East ghost towns

Middle East

Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, AlUla, Qatar and Egypt all offer mysterious glimpses into the past

3 August 2023

natural and historical sites middle east

9 natural and historical wonders in the Middle East that will take your breath away

Middle East

Unexpected natural wonders in the region, from salt flats in the UAE and volcanic craters in Saudi to eerie ghost towns in Ras Al Khaimah and Egypt

2 August 2023

sonara camp: desert safaris in dubai

The best companies for desert safaris in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

UAE

The best companies for desert safaris in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

UAE

For an unforgettable desert experience without the overnight price tag

28 July 2023

places to travel in September from the UAE: view of Ballynahinch Castle, Ireland, on a lake surrounded by mountains

The best places to travel in September from the UAE and GCC: 8 interesting destinations

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The best places for a September sojourn, from a country coming alive with festivals and events to the end of the Mediterranean season

21 July 2023

Four-Seasons-Resort-Bali-at-Sayan

Four Seasons private jet reveals its latest itineraries – and they’re already booking up

News + Tips

Four Seasons private jet reveals its latest itineraries – and they’re already booking up

News + Tips

Now that’s a bucketlist trip…

20 July 2023

best countries to work remotely: cape town, south africa

The digital nomad’s guide to the ‘greatest country on earth’

Africa

South Africa has recently been named the ‘greatest country on earth’, and it’s also one of the greatest to work remotely from. Here’s why

20 July 2023

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See Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Madinah through a luxurious new lens

Saudi Arabia

See Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Madinah through a luxurious new lens

Saudi Arabia

In its latest visual homage, Assouline ventures to Al’Madinah, the second-holiest city in Islam for a look into its mosques, people and significance

20 July 2023

ill borro tuscan estate

Il Borro at 30 years: Inside the Ferragamos’ elegant Italian countryside retreat that birthed a Dubai dining icon

Europe

Three decades since the Ferragamos purchased a small medieval village in the Tuscan countryside, Salvatore and Vittoria Ferragamo take us into the luxury retreat behind Il Borro Tuscan Bistro

13 July 2023

uae road trips

The best UAE road trips: from desert dunes and golden beaches to ghost towns and underwater graveyards

UAE

The best UAE road trips: from desert dunes and golden beaches to ghost towns and underwater graveyards

UAE

Embrace the joy of slow travel and hit the open road on a UAE road trip, taking in desert dunes, beautiful beaches, palaces, ghost towns and UNESCO heritage sites on the way

11 July 2023

cheapest week to fly

Skyscanner reveals the cheapest week to fly from the UAE this summer

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The travel site also revealed the cheapest day to fly on, and the alternative (and unusual) summer destinations soaring in popularity this season

11 July 2023

french riviera villages

The prettiest French Riviera towns and villages near Nice to visit this summer

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The prettiest French Riviera towns and villages near Nice to visit this summer

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Forgo St Tropez and Cannes for these pretty and underrated French Riviera villages and towns near Nice, the Cote d’Azur capital with direct flights to Dubai and Riyadh

7 July 2023

batumi georgia

The ultimate travel guide to Batumi: Georgia’s Black Sea summer resort town

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What to see and do in Georgia’s coastal second city home to great beaches, palm-lined boulevards and fascinating faded grandeur

22 June 2023

albania - summer travel tips

Near+Far’s summer travel tips, from affordable flights and hotels to the next big Mediterranean Riviera

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Near+Far’s summer travel tips, from affordable flights and hotels to the next big Mediterranean Riviera

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Founder and editor Isabella Sullivan on adaptable summer travel, the affordable – yet stylish – way to see Italy, and Europe’s new Riviera

20 June 2023

the normal tel aviv: summer destinations in the middle east

6 destinations in the Middle East with cooler temperatures to visit this summer

Middle East

From an ancient Saudi desert city with luxurious resorts and spas to a unseasonally cool Omani enclave, here are six destinations that are an easy, and affordable, flight away

13 June 2023