They offer great value, comparing prices from big rental companies and local suppliers alike Most suppliers allow you to ‘book now and pay later’ with just a small deposit payable to confirm They also ...

This elegant grande dame in chic Saint Martin oozes history, comfort and style, with lovely gardens and a heated pool Just a few steps from the centre of bustling Saint Martin, Ile de Ré’s ...

World famous as a jewel in aspic and brimming with lovers, exotic merchandise, art and architectural history, Venice is truly in a cloistered world of its own. A flotilla of 117 tiny islets floating ...

Romantic rooms and two gourmet restaurants on a tranquil country estate near the Yorkshire Dales; ideal for restorative weekend breaks Romantic rooms and two gourmet restaurants on a tranquil country ...

A contemporary hotel which resonates with local tradition, set on a fig plantation with fragrant gardens, a lake-style pool and a sophisticated restaurant As we left, down the drive lined with fig ...

A chic family-friendly ski and spa hotel with easy access to the slopes and the sunniest terrace in Les 3 Vallées A chic family-friendly ski and spa hotel with easy access to the slopes and the ...

A contemporary country retreat with a spa and family villas, hidden among pine trees a short drive from excellent beaches Thanks to its understated yet chic vibe, unspoiled beaches and destination ...

It’s the tail end of summer, and our precious annual leave allowances are dwindling. Here are six of our favourite destinations for long weekends.

The tiny settlement of Perast balances between powerful mountains and cerulean sea in the sheltered Bay of Kotor. Often described as the prettiest village in Montenegro, this historic settlement ...

A sumptuous 4-bedroom ‘suite & breakfast’ in Turin’s spectacular Piazza Vittorio, ideal as a romantic hideaway or for a family city break A sumptuous 4-bedroom ‘suite & breakfast’ in Turin’s ...

"I love the view from my office," our guide said, as we paused for breath and surveyed the landscape on our 'giant cactus walk'. Indeed, the startlingly blue sky and terracotta mountains, lush green ...

Spacious riads (1-4 bedrooms each), with swimming pools and superb service, in a coastal village just south of Essaouira Spacious riads (1-4 bedrooms each), with swimming pools and superb service, in ...