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Since Meghan Markle moved to the UK, the California native has been carving out her own path in London. Instead of the traditional royal haunts, the former actress favors buzzy eateries, stylish shops, and modern pampering spots. If you’re heading to the city, here’s how you can bring some of that Markle sparkle to your trip.
Crystal-clear waters attract thousands of whales, surfers, and beach lovers along the rugged coastline each year. Its patchwork quilt of leafy vineyards provides delightful wines to complement your travels, along with wildflower blooms and towering tree forests that bow over scenic walking trails and charming country roads. Margaret River in Western Australia undoubtedly has the wow factor. Read on to explore how to fully enjoy this beautiful region’s offerings.
When it comes to a night out in the Netherlands, Groningen nightlife has no equal. The northern city doesn’t do closing time, meaning revellers leaving clubs often cross paths with hawkers setting up their stalls on the market squares early in the morning.
Perhaps it’s not surprising that Tel Aviv boasts an enviable concentration of rooftop bars. With seaside Mediterranean views, consistently pleasant temperatures, and lush produce perfect for crafting refreshing cocktails, these bars are a must-visit. However, finding them isn’t always easy. Some are tucked away on the top floors of office buildings, while others cap the roofs of the city’s hotels.
On the hunt for family-friendly antics that’ll keep the whole clan on their toes? Don’t fear. Or maybe do. There’s something satisfying about spooky happenings, whether at Halloween or year-round. Scare your little monsters (and yourselves) silly on tours for families that take you to haunted houses, underground dwellings, frightful festivals, and historic ruins.
Prepare yourself for a brunch experience unparalleled in Singapore! We have compiled an extensive list of thefinest weekend brunches in Singapore, ranging from stylish cafes to extravagant dining experiences. The weekend brunch culture in Singapore guarantees a delight for every palate.
You could cover a lot of ground on a trip to Japan, or very little, and still get to experience the best of what the country has to offer. Centrally located Kansai has it all: not just Kyoto, but also a vibrant city in Osaka, plus fantastic hiking and hot springs.
Easter season is almost upon us, and as the majority of Colombians identify as Roman Catholic, it’s unsurprising that it’s one of the biggest and most anticipated holidays of the year. During Semana Santa (Holy Week), a good number of people escape to countrysidefincas(ranches) or the North coast, leaving the streets of Bogotá relatively calm and tranquil.
Even though I retired for the evening rather late on my first night in the Maldives, jet lag proved to be a formidable opponent. Despite my efforts to resist it, sleep eluded me, prompting me to set off on my bicycle to witness the sunrise.
What we eat, how we eat it, and what we learn about local culture through food is a vital part of the travel experience—and it’s equally important when traveling with kids. While adults may readily explore new flavors, encouraging children to embrace adventurous dining can be challenging.
St David’s Day, the annual celebration of Wales’ patron saint, falls on 1 March and tends to denote the start of spring. As if like clockwork, carpets of daffodils (the country’s national flower) emerge just in time for the special day and hang around for at least a month. For definite daffy sightings, head to Powis Castle and Gardens in Welshpool, the riverbanks in Bute Park in Cardiff, or Bodnant Garden in Conwy.
Some popular tourist sites in Japan, from temples to bars, are starting to refuse entry to foreign visitors due to bad behaviour and poor manners, according to local reports.
Spoiled for choice – that’s likely how you’ll feel with a mere day in Athens. The Greek capital is brimming with grand sights, celebrated cuisine, and legendary nightlife. Therefore, deciding where to begin can be quite challenging. The secret lies in not trying to do everything at once. Instead, focus on a couple of tourist highlights and then delve beneath the city’s surface to truly appreciate this alluring destination.
London has been home to some of the greatest writers who have ever lived. The city provided a backdrop for some of the most memorable characters ever created, and it inspired some of the best literature ever penned, from the wonderful novels of Woolf to the perfect poetry of Wordsworth and the gripping insights of Dickens.
There’s something about the simplicity and flow of a river that transcends time and space. A river always has a beginning and an end. However, what happens in the middle is always changing—moving and evolving. This movement, combined with a connection to the remarkable and endangered wildlands of our planet’s most remote corners, makes a river adventure one of the best ways to connect with pure nature.
London doesn’t hibernate in winter – the fun just moves indoors to theatres, clubs, and restaurants – however, the arrival of spring definitely witnesses a change of pace in the city. April’s sweet showers herald the start of warmer weather and a host of outdoor events that see Londoners and visitors alike shedding their sweaters and enjoying the longer days.
Rainbow Street invites visitors and locals to do something that’s not always easy or possible in Jordan’s crowded capital: walk! As a city built on hills, plagued by traffic and dotted with sporadic sidewalks that are often obstructed by planted trees or parked cars, Amman is not terribly pedestrian-friendly. However, Rainbow Street – the nearly flat stretch of street starting at First Circle – is lined with a huge number of places to dine, drink, shop and people-watch.
When Amber Gibson checked in at London’s The Goring Hotel this past June, she encountered a common annoyance of travel: her room was not ready yet. “They graciously apologized and asked if they could ‘bother’ me to have a glass of champagne at the bar while I waited,” says thefood and travel writerfrom Chicago. “Umm,yes—you can ‘bother’ me every day of the week with a glass of champagne.” Gibson loved her “sumptuous suite,” she recalls, “but it was really the service that was most memorable.” Gibson wasn’t the only person to get such friendly treatment from The Goring: the Belgravia hotel made the top 10 amongGoTravelDailyreaders for the best hotel service in the world.
Among the top 20 winners (including a six-way tie for first place and a four-way tie for No. 20), service goes far beyond helping you with your bags. A few winning hotels offer round-the-clock butler service, and several winners employ concierges who belong to the prestigiousLes Clefs d’Or. One winning hotel in London even boasts that its staffers outnumber guests by two to one. However, readers also applauded hotels that offer intangible service: friendly staffers who seem authentically warm, rather than merely polite. The Goring did more to win Gibson’s loyalty than just ply her with bubbly. After checking in, she realized she’d left a sweater at another hotel. She asked The Goring to give that property a heads-up that she would come to get it. “There was no need,” she says. “When I got back after lunch, it was already hanging in my closet. I don’t think I’d stay anywhere else in London now. The Goring really won my heart.”
Hotels—at least, the very best of them—are so much more than a place to bed down. Often, hotels are the epicenter of a city’s nightlife, offering guests and locals everything from sleek jazz lounges to innovative mixology bars. In our annual World’s Best survey, readers were asked to rank their favorite hotels on a number of categories, including value, service, and—of course—their nightlife scene. For some, the best hotel bar is a watering hole meant for mingling with fellow travelers and unwinding after a long flight. Others seek out low-lit, bass-thumping clubs, where they can while away the evening hours before slipping quickly, and easily, back to their rooms. In Aspen, visitors to The Little Nell are after cozy, après ski sessions that can languish long after the final run of the day. In Miami, on the other hand, the most highly ranked hotels offer a far more electric scene, with DJ lineups, boozy punch bowls, and more than a city’s share of ultraviolet lights. No matter the scene, be it pearls and cigars or bikinis and blue tiki cocktails, all of these hotels and resorts offer an entry into each destination’s particular brand of nightlife. So slide into one of those cushy, pin-tucked booths and order a drink—ask for the house specialty—because these are the world’s best hotels for nightlife.citymaps.com
With its captivating beaches, elegant vineyards, enticing boutiques, and iconic mountain, Cape Town serves as a cornerstone of luxury for travelers. This year, Cape Town alluringly features five of the top ten urban hotels in Africa and the Middle East. Notably, Cape Grace and One&Only, perennial favorites located in the city’s Victoria & Albert Waterfront, secured the second and fifth spots on this prestigious list. Moreover, Ellerman House, an exquisite Cape Edwardian mansion overseeing the South Atlantic Ocean, showcased its unique offering with just 11 rooms, two suites, and two villas. The hotel provides guests with two lounges, a well-stocked library, a spa, and multiple remarkable venues for relaxation—including a brandy lounge, a wine gallery, and a Champagne cellar.