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Destinations

Our pick of the best places in the world to travel to and explore 

EUROPE

The best hotels in Switzerland
A selection of our favourite places to stay in this Alpine country
The best hotels in Porto
The hotels in Porto to book for a long weekend break or an extended trip
The best cities in Switzerland
Your guide to the best cities to visit in Switzerland (plus where to stay)
Ask a Local: rugby star Maro Itoje on his favourite London restaurants, theatre shows and arty spots
The England and Saracens player gives us his city highlights
The best places for shopping in Bruges
Concept stores and makers are bringing fresh ideas to the Belgian city’s storied medieval streets
The best Airbnbs in Portugal
The best places to base yourself to discover Portugal's vast medley of landscapes
Do I need a visa to enter the EU? Rules for UK travellers explained
Will those travelling to the UK from the EU have to have a separate visa because of Brexit?
The best hotels in Turkey
From palatial stays in bustling cities to beachside hideouts on the turquoise coast, these are the prettiest places to stay

UK

31 best things to do in London this weekend: 30 August - 1 September 2024
Condé Nast Traveller's edit of the best things to do in London this weekend, from the tastiest new openings to the supper clubs and exhibitions worth checking out
From off-grid sailing to wild driving, these are the trending British staycation ideas to know about
Bracingly wild adventures right here in the British Isles
UK airport strikes: everything you need to know
The UK airport strikes have the power to disrupt several holidays this year – here's the latest on the walkouts
Where to shop in London
These are the corners of London where the shops are defined by their heritage, and distinguished by their art
Do I need the mpox vaccination to travel? Everything you need to know about the latest outbreaks
Following the World Health Organisation declaring the new mpox outbreak a global health emergency, we look at all the latest updates affecting UK travellers
How to spend a perfect day in Leyton, according to a local
Bakeries, micro-breweries and some of the best restaurants this side of the river – Leyton might just be the London town with it all.
The best hotels in York
These are the most spectacular places to stay in one of Britain's most historical cities
The best French restaurants in London
A new crop of French restaurants in London are mining timeless food traditions

AFRICA

What to wear in Marrakech
Our acting fashion and lifestyle editor shares her head-to-toe picks for what to pack
An insider's guide to discovering Dakar, Senegal, as a solo Black woman
From the tasties places to eat to the chicest spots to lay your head, Vivienne Dovi sets out to explore all that Senegal's capital, Dakar, has to offer
The best hotels in Zanzibar
Whether you want to base yourself in Stone Town or head straight to a wondrous stretch of sandy beach, here are the best places to stay in Zanzibar
Where is not too hot in August? Our top 11 destinations
There are lesser-known beaches in Peru, beautiful seaside towns in England, and Eastern European cities with thriving art scenes to explore. And they won't be too hot in the height of summer
The best hotels in Marrakech
Morocco's glittering bohemian city is brighter than ever with a flash pack of fabulous places to stay
“Unpick one piece and the whole thing falls apart”: navigating the winding waterways of the Okavango Delta during a tumultuous time for the majestic ecosystem
By foot, boat and mokoro canoe, an epic journey across the delicate and near-miraculous water world of Botswana’s Okavango Delta
A family adventure through Botswana's wilderness in search of fearsome residents
Andrew McCarthy takes his nine-year-old camping in the Okavango Delta
The best new African safari camps
We round up our favourite African safari camp openings for wildlife viewing with all the bells and whistles

ASIA

The best hotels in Phuket
From boutique jungle stays to sprawling beach resorts
The best Bali villas to book
Our pick of the dreamiest stays on Indonesia's paradise island
The best Bali hotels
From the classic big-hitters to whip-smart new arrivals, Indonesia's paradise island has it all
The best hotels in Sri Lanka
From hideouts under jungle canopies to sprawling ultra-luxe spots, these are the prettiest places to call home
Tracing steps in Istanbul, a heritage trail through the Turkish megacity
Lale Arikoglu tracks down her heritage in Istanbul, a beguiling city being reshaped by a new generation
The best hotels in Thailand
Our editors pick their favourite places to stay, from destination hotels to under-the-radar stays
Getting lost in Mongolia, the world's last truly nomadic realm
Stanley Stewart revisits the Mongolian steppes of his past and immerses himself again in a world of wild horses, chain-smoking shamans, and the haunting songs of nomads.
Journeying through the Malaysian rainforest aboard the legendary Eastern & Oriental Express
After four years, Belmond's luxury sleeper train has returned to Southeast Asia with completely restyled interiors and brand new routes

AUSTRALASIA

The best hotels in Australasia: 2023 Readers' Choice Awards
As voted for by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller
Ask a Local: the perfect weekend in Sydney according to artist Gabrielle Penfold
From ocean pool swimming to second-hand shopping – and the best gelato in the city
What it’s really like to visit the world’s friendliest island
Encounters with the underwater residents and welcoming people of Fiji
New Zealand reopens to tourists: new travel rules explained
New Zealand's borders have been closed to UK citizens since the start of the pandemic – but travellers are finally allowed to re-enter
Can I go to Australia now? Borders reopen to UK tourists
Australia’s borders have been closed throughout the pandemic – but we can now visit again
The best hotels in Australia and New Zealand: the Gold List 2022 and 2021
Our all-time favourite and new hotels in Australia and New Zealand, as picked by the editors of Condé Nast Traveller for The Gold List 2022, with the 2021 selection beneath
Escape Routes podcast: French Polynesia 
This episode of the Condé Nast Traveller podcast Escape Routes is presented by West Coast USA editor Rebecca Misner
A local's guide to Australia
Model Nathan McGuire on his love of Western Australia and the rise of Indigenous fashion

NORTH AMERICA

The best hotels in Mexico according to the editors of Condé Nast Traveller
Whether for beach, jungle or city adventures, Mexico's best hotels offer it all
"I felt impossibly tiny, overwhelmed by the quiet": The visceral appeal of late winter in America’s wild, frozen north
The locals have always cherished Alaska in late winter, with its ice caves, surfable bore tides and meditative off-piste ski trails
Museum or spa? This 'healthy hotel’ is calling us to Québec City
Juliet Kinsman discovers how to travel better in a convent-turned-wellness sanctuary in the heart of Old Québec
Where is ‘The White Lotus’ filmed?
The second season of the hit show saw the cast moving from Hawaii to the north-east coast of Sicily, but where will season three be filmed? 
11 things to do for Christmas in New York
From holiday light spectaculars to iconic dance performances, there is no better time to visit The Big Apple
The best ski resorts in the world: 2023 Readers' Choice Awards
The stand-out ski resorts readers' return to over and over, as voted for by you in this year's Readers' Choice Awards
The best hotels in Canada: 2023 Readers' Choice Awards
These are this year's best hotels and resorts in Canada – as voted for by you
How to spend a day in New York City for under $50
Throw on your walking shoes – this DIY tour of the city promises all of the highlights without breaking the bank

SOUTH AMERICA

11 beautiful small towns in Mexico too often overlooked by tourists
From seaside villages on the Pacific Coast to mountain respites in Chiapas
Tracing roots in Guyana: a tale of homecoming amid the untouched rainforests and boom towns
Michelle Jana Chan returns to her father’s fast-changing birthplace, exploring Georgetown, Kaieteur and Iwokrama
What it's like to ride Peru's most incredible train on an adventure to mystical Macchu Picchu
No need to pack the blister pads here – the Belmond Hiram Bingham makes it possible to experience a New Wonder of the World in a day, with fine dining experiences and entertainment sandwiching the bucket list trip
All aboard: a bucket-list adventure through Peru's remarkable landscapes on the Belmond Andean Explorer
Llama visits, lake tours and leisurely lunches with new friends – is this Peru's most indulgent adventure?
The Best Places to Go in Central and South America in 2024
For new modern art museums, luxe tented camps, and immersive river sailings.
The best hotels in South America: 2023 Readers' Choice Awards
As voted for by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller
Home and away: Nigerian Londoner Toyo Odetunde finds curious echoes of her own culture in Salvador, Brazil
Toyo Odetunde on how her South American adventure unlocked elements of her identity some 5,000 miles from home
Ask a Local: the perfect weekend in Rio according to designer Chica Capeto
From the colourful markets and beach scenes to hit, to the delicious local dishes and art boutiques she seeks out along the way
The best islands in the Caribbean
Dreaming of an island escape? From Barbados to Saint Lucia, there's a perfect island for every traveller
How young is too young to travel solo?
The editors weigh in on whether children under the age of 16 should be allowed to travel unchaperoned
How to spend a perfect day in Lower Clapton, according to a local
From book shopping and coffee to live music
Three-room “suites in the sky” and unlimited flight memberships: these are the top air travel trends to know about
As airlines look to one-up each other, we look into the most exciting developments across the aviation industry recently
The best hotels in India
From city stays to remote boltholes, these are the bucket-list hotels across the country according to our editors
The best hotels in Lanzarote
Cool creative boltholes on an underrated island
How to spend a perfect day in Ealing, according to a local
Our favourite places to eat, drink and relax in west London's Queen of the Suburbs
This underrated Caribbean island is back from the brink – and ready to share its treasures with the world
The fertile Caribbean island of Dominica bristles with a volcanic energy that dances to the rhythms of nature
Paris prioritised accessibility ahead of the Olympics – but have they delivered?
We take a look at the Parisian efforts to break down barriers, and reactions from Disabled travellers visiting the city
These UK towns have just introduced a tourist tax
As the UK's first towns introduce a seaside tourist tax, we get the reaction from locals