Destinations

While there’s no denying that Europe is positively buzzing with tourists at this time of year, choosing the right destination and hotel can provide a peaceful escape from the crowds.

Paris is always a good idea and this year we’re elevating our trip to the City of Lights by extending our stay and getting to know its chic neighbours.

Santa Monica’s golden beaches and balmy breezes have always drawn in the glitterati. But it’s the hotels that truly put the cherry on the California sundae.

We’ve just returned from a fast-paced trip across Japan, checking into the Four Seasons hotels in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Here’s a run-through of where we went, what we did, and why these hotels made each city even better.

You can’t cover everything in 72 hours, but you can certainly get a real taste for the city. Here’s how to spend three days in New York if you’ve never been before.

If you’ve ever looked at a Tuscan landscape and thought, “I could live like that,” the region’s best hotels are already three steps ahead of you. Here are the stays worth travelling for.