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Inspiration

Will my Europe holiday go ahead? Lockdowns explained

As Austria and the Netherlands introduce new lockdowns, what does that mean for travel to Europe?

Style & Culture

Christmas in London 2021: 19 wonderful things to do

The countdown to Christmas in London 2021 is on

Style & Culture

The best exhibitions in London in 2021

For a hit of culture

Eating & Drinking

Things to do in London this week: 15 – 21 November 2021

The things you shouldn't miss this week

Places To Stay

The best Airbnbs in Wales

From Alpine-style cabins and big country houses to airy lofts and antique-filled apartments in stunning Welsh locations

Places To Stay

The best hotels in Portugal

From small and smart boutiques to family-friendly hotels in Portugal

Inspiration

The best Christmas lights in London 2021

These are the prettiest London Christmas lights for 2021

Inspiration

The best holiday destinations for 2022

We’ve pulled together the places that will be truly making their mark in the year ahead

NEW YORK 

City Breaks

The 10 best things to do in New York City

The city that never gets tired is a wonderland of magical things to do - just as long as you know where to find them.

Places To Stay

15 of the best New York hotels

In New York, the hotel scene is always changing. Here Laura Itzkowitz picks the best New York hotels covering NoMad, Dumbo, Manhattan and Brooklyn

Sarah Jessica Parker on the magic of the West Village and renting out Carrie's apartment on Airbnb

The Sex and the City star spills on her latest collab with Airbnb, her favourite NYC restaurants, and her love of foreign hardware stores

Style & Culture

Where was 'Sex and the City' filmed in New York?

More than two decades after it first aired, a new series is confirmed to start shooting this spring. Here we take a look at where the two movies were filmed as well as some of the original TV show's most-loved New York City scenes

ESCAPE ROUTES PODCAST

Escape Routes podcast: French Polynesia 

This episode of the Condé Nast Traveller podcast Escape Routes is presented by West Coast USA editor Rebecca Misner

Escape Routes: the Condé Nast Traveller podcast

Introducing the new podcast from the editors and contributors of Condé Nast Traveller

Escape Routes podcast: Istria

This episode of the Condé Nast Traveller podcast Escape Routes is presented by our senior editor Rick Jordan

Escape Routes podcast: New Orleans

This episode of the Condé Nast Traveller podcast Escape Routes is presented by contributing editor Timothy O'Grady

CORONAVIRUS TRAVEL ADVICE

Inspiration

UK travel rules: How have the Covid guidelines changed?

Now that lockdown is over – and the traffic light system has been overhauled – how does this affect travel within the UK and abroad? Here we answer questions about UK travel rules. This article is being constantly updated with the latest information

Inspiration

Which Covid tests do I need for travel? The rules explained

Everything we know – from which tests to take to where to get one in the UK

Destinations

Can I go to Germany? Rules for travelling from the UK

Germany is on the UK’s ‘clear to travel’ list – what are the rules for travelling here? 

Travel to Austria: the entry requirements from the UK

We break down the latest news about travelling to Austria

THE SPA GUIDE 

The 12 best spas in India

Our pick of the ultimate Indian spas, from contemporary yoga retreats to traditional ashrams

The 10 best spas in Italy

Our pick of the ultimate spa destinations across Italy

Spa Guide

The best spas in London

Whether for a day of indulgent relaxation or for a session with a particular treatment in mind, the editors of Condé Nast Traveller have put together the ultimate guide to the best spas in London. For inspiration just outside of the capital, see our pick of the best spas near London

Spa Guide

The best destination spas in the world 2021

Where to unwind and reboot at the world's dreamiest destination spas, as voted for by you in our Readers' Choice Awards 2021

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL

What our sustainability editor is loving right now

The eco-friendly things to be reading, watching, packing and drinking at the moment

12 reasons why being a good guest goes a long way

The modern traveller's guide to why good manners might just bag you a better travel experience

8 amazing behind-the-scenes eco-hotel tours

A life-changing lesson in sustainability

Inspiration

The 8 best train journeys in the UK

Take the scenic route

Style & Culture

Christmas markets in the UK: The 12 best

Our pick of the UK’s top festive markets to visit in 2021

Style & Culture

UK festivals 2021 and 2022: 30 of the best

The UK's music festival offering is raring to go. We've picked the best and highlighted the 19 planned to go ahead for 2021 – from London to Leicestershire via Cornwall

Inspiration

The best Christmas markets in London for 2021

We round up the finest festive markets across the capital

10 of the most beautiful places in Cornwall

These are the prettiest places along England's southwestern tip worth adding to your list

The best family ski holidays

Our top 10 destinations 

An ABBA guide to Sweden

The Seventies group are top of the charts again with new album Voyage – and a virtual tour will follow in 2022. If you want to thank them for the music, here’s how to follow in their white-platform bootprints (no need for an SOS)

The best Black Friday flight deals for 2021

Where to get cheap flights during Black Friday 2021

Amara Hotel review, Cyprus

A sleek, high-design hotel that also manages to be family-friendly, with 180° sea views from every single room

Do I need a Covid booster jab for travel?

Everything we know about whether the Covid booster jabs will affect your travel plans

Style & Culture

Where is 'Emily in Paris' filmed?

The fish-out-of-water romcom guilty pleasure returns with season two in December 2021

The best Christmas markets in York to visit in 2021

The best Christmas markets in York, plus the opening dates for 2021

The best Black Friday hotel deals

Save up to 40% at some of the world's best hotels

Eating & Drinking

The best restaurants in London right now

London is one of the most exciting and diverse restaurant capitals in the world. From the classics to the latest game-changers, here are the best restaurants in London

Style & Culture

The best New Year's Eve holiday destinations around the world

From the biggest beach parties to the most spectacular fireworks on the planet, here are our suggestions of where to see in the New Year in style

A stay at the new Star Wars hotel comes with lightsaber training and a visit to Batuu

Bookings are now open for two-night visits to a galaxy far, far away

8 of the best travel gadgets to buy this Black Friday

Black Friday is an ideal time to stock up on gadgets to take on your travels

The best Christmas afternoon teas in London

Celebrate the festive season with an afternoon of scones, sandwiches and a helping of carol singing. For year-round recommendations, see our guide to the best afternoon tea in London

Vico Milano hotel review, Milan, Italy

A bijoux Milanese design den tucked discreetly away from the buzzing Corso Geneva in a pretty Italian courtyard