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Sushi restaurant Nobu (named after chef Nobu Matsuhisa and famously championed by Robert De Niro) opened 16 years ago in New York, shortly followed by London’s Mayfair. Since then, it has rolled out its Japanese-inspired flair to hotels in destinations such as Ibiza, Barcelona and Shoreditch. The latest opening on Portman Square in Marylebone has the same minimalist aesthetic the restaurant and hotel group is known for; a theatrically high ceiling greets guests in the reception, with an enormous sculpture suspended from pale timber. The winner and their guest will…

If his last film Call Me By Your Name wasn’t enough of an indication, Italian producer and director Luca Guadagnino has a knack for enthralling coming-of-age stories, with dreamy slices of Italy as his backdrop of choice. We’re talking Italy beyond Florence, Milan, Rome – these are the fishing villages and lemon-tree-covered landscapes that travellers hope to discover. In his latest project, We Are Who We Are, now available on BBC iPlayer, Guadagnino and his team do it again. This time, the story – which follows two 14-year-old Americans, Caitlin…

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. London is a green city. Miraculously green. For every building, street and pavement, for every concrete block and brick wall, there’s about as much green space, garden, park and field. Should 8.4 million Londoners spontaneously decide to hug a tree, there’d be a tree each for them to do so. Go for a walk in London and every fifth step, on average, you’ll be under the cover of a tree. Our capital…

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. First impression: Everyone here is having fun. Staff: Young, friendly, European. Food and drink: Cocktails in the lobby, stout in the pub, steaks in the rooftop grill. Bed and bath: From pint-size yet comfy doubles to suites with deep copper tubs at the end of the bed. The crowd: Twenty- and thirty-somethings working in tech, media or finance. Neighbourhood: Still up-and-coming rejuvenated dockside, literally on the rise as new blocks are being…

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. We’re rounding up some of the best things to do in London as the capital emerges from lockdown on Wednesday 2 December, from the outdoor restaurants to book to the exhibitions to tune into and the markets to visit. What to do in London this week 1. Take a pottery class As it falls under an educational facility, East London’s SkandiHus was able to continue teaching pottery classes in London throughout the…

For a low-key weekend break in the UK or a raucous overnight party with the whole crew, taking over a whole building is a brilliant option: tons of space to spread out, no other guests to worry about and the chance to live like a local. Before 2008, when Airbnb was founded, tracking down a holiday home was much harder. Now, it’s almost too easy – there are millions of properties listed on the site – but search fatigue can be overwhelming. To point you in the right direction, we’ve…

Can I travel right now? On Wednesday 2 December, the new three-tier system was introduced, based on the level of coronavirus infections in the area. To find out which tier you live in, go to the government’s coronavirus restriction postcode checker. Working from home and travelling as little as possible are encouraged for all three, but here’s a breakdown of each tier. Tier 1 (medium): No restrictions on travel in the UK or abroad, but avoid visiting a Tier 3 area, and follow household-mixing rules in a Tier 2 area.…

What’s the news exactly? The vaccine for Covid developed by Pfizer and BioNTech has been approved and will begin to be rolled out in the UK from the second week of December. In early November news of this vaccine was announced, which has since been shown in trials to be 95 per cent effective against Covid-19 – better than anyone hoped. Two more major vaccines were also recently announced: an American one by a biotech company called Moderna, which is nearly 95 per cent effective, and the Oxford University AstraZeneca…

What’s the latest? Leaders of all four UK nations reached a deal to allow different households to mix between 23 and 27 December – a Christmas bubble of up to three households – and travel freely between different tiers during those dates. For the rest of the period between Wednesday 2 December and spring 2021, a new three-tier system is in place across England, with tighter measures than before. The government released a postcode checker on Thursday 26 November, confirming which locations fall under which tier. As examples, London and…

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. As of Wednesday 2 December, there are no restrictions on travel in the UK or abroad for those living in Tier 1 and Tier 2 areas, while for those in Tier 3 areas travel outside your area is not advised. To find out which tier you live in, use the government postcode checker. And read more about the details of what the latest lockdown rules mean for when will we travel again.…

With a happy combination of all-American values, will-they-won’t-they romance and back-to-nature scenery, Netflix’s Virgin River has proved such a hit that the show has returned to Netflix for a second season. In order to see this embed, you must give consent to Social Media cookies. Open my cookie preferences. Based on the 20-strong book series by Robyn Carr, season two follows nurse Melinda ‘Mel’ Munroe (Alexandra Breckenridge), her ‘will-they-won’t they’ relationship with Jack, and life in the laid-back small town of the title. In the books, Virgin River is specifically…

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Finally learn that new skill you’ve always wanted to without even having to leave the house. While there are tons of workshops and creative classes across London and the UK, there are lots of online courses for those who can’t make it in real life to try their hand at, too. From making bread with top bakeries to expert-led photography, these are the hobbies to take up at home. Upskill at home…

Notting Hill is one of London’s best-known corners. It’s home to the world’s most famous antiques market, on Portobello Road, and the largest carnival in Europe – as well as vintage shops, centuries-old pubs and smart restaurants. In this video, Condé Nast Traveller’s creative content editor Rosalyn Wikeley, a Notting Hill devotee since the Noughties, and founder of pop-up restaurant G13 Lulu Branth, who grew up in the neighbourhood, show us around. Like this? Now read: Notting Hill – an insiders guide Notting Hill – an insider guide Things to…

Escape Routes with Condé Nast Traveller is our new podcast showcasing the magazine’s most transportative travel storytelling. Let us take you to some of our favourite places, if only in your imagination, with the soul-lifting memoirs and daydream-worthy destinations of our most-loved travel stories, read aloud by the writers who penned them. Listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or download on Android. CATANIA, SICILY Escape Routes Podcast: Catania, Sicily Contributing editor Jonathan Bastable on Catania, the chic coastal city in Sicily that sits in the shadow of hypnotic Mount Etna.…

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. The festive season is upon us and a resilient spirit of generosity pervades – everyone deserves a little lift this year. We’ve searched far and wide for the ultimate stocking fillers, Christmas presents and knockout gifts for travellers keen to get back out there in 2021. From kayaks-in-a-bag and futuristic ski goggles to hampers stuffed with tasty treats from the mountain villages of northern Italy, here’s our 2020 Christmas gift guide for…

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. It’s officially Christmas market season. While ongoing Covid regulations mean that the majority of venues have not confirmed exact opening dates in advance as usual, we’ve rounded up our edit of the best markets across the capital including both those officially open now, and those that we loved last year and are looking forward to seeing open as soon as Lockdown 2 ends. As with all open markets, social distancing will be…

As the cold takes firm hold of Europe, sun seeking generally requires a longer flight. True, there are spots closer to home with the good grace to linger around 20°C, but winter provides an excellent excuse for a far-flung getaway, when a powerful and prolonged dose of vitamin D is practically prescribed. Hot cities in Africa and Australia will come alive this month, as their summers finally arrive, while tropical islands and unsung corners of the world will hit their peak. See below for our edit of where is hot…

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. All-natural skincare is a huge chunk of the global beauty market now – but since it’s hard to know who the real heroes are without having a science degree and scrutinising the ingredients, we thought we’d provide some helpful signposting to genuinely sustainable products. When it comes to choosing skincare and wellbeing products that aren’t just good for us, but are great for the wider world, there’s much to consider. Is the…

In 1953, history was made when Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. For Norgay, these momentous steps were taken in boots made by Swiss brand Bally, which has been specialising in functional outdoor footwear since 1851. More than half a century since the record-breaking climb, mankind has made great leaps in discovering and understanding our natural world, but our greatest undertaking lies ahead of us – to save it. This year the Bally…

It’s hard to imagine what travelling will look like when this is all over. But one thing is for sure – things are going to be different. And those differences are, in many ways, going to be good. We all know that the planet’s resources can’t support our fancy-free jet-setting dreams forever. And, post-corona, it’s likely that how we feel about our desire to travel will shift, too. This is an opportunity to rejoin the world with a gentler approach, to be more compassionate and holistic in our outlook and…

Surrounded by sun-soaked fields and with sweeping views of the sea, Nido d’Estia’s dreamy location is undoubtedly its ace card. This, along with a scrumptious pool, taking full advantage of the vistas and the traditional Ragusan cottage which has been tastefully renovated using local stone, polished concrete and a mix of traditional and mid-century furniture. Double and twin bedrooms spill out onto the terrace lined with fragrant shrubs and carob trees, the perfect setting for long lazy lunches and candle-lit suppers to play out beneath a shaded al fresco dining…

The prize winner and a guest will check into The Swan, a smart hotel in Newby Bridge, near pretty Lake Windermere and River Leven in the Lake District. The prize includes a stay in a candy-coloured Loft Suite, which has a living area with fat sofas, a freestanding roll-top bath and a log burner. The Lake District is home to some of England’s most beautiful corners, so The Swan is surrounded by incredible scenery and rugged walks. The whole area is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is known…

The prize winner and a guest will spend two nights in a Junior Suite Terrace, the biggest and most luxurious room type, on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Set on the eighth floor, the spacious room is California-inspired, with lots of natural wood and retro furniture. There’s a balcony overlooking the streets of King’s Cross and even an outdoor bath for a long soak after a busy day exploring the capital. The Standard The communal spaces are buzzy, with Seventies details and vibrant carpets. Supper at Double Standard, the ground-floor restaurant and…

London’s once-bustling restaurant scene may have taken a hit during 2020, but that hasn’t stopped a flow of new openings between lockdowns. London is now back in Tier 2 which means lots of our favourite restaurants have reopened – these are the ones to book now for December. For the latest al-fresco recommendations, see our pick of the best outdoor restaurants in London, and for those of you not travelling further than your sofa for the moment, these are the best London restaurants delivering. Below, we round-up when some of…

As the weather cools down and lockdown rules loosen, many of the best restaurants in London are adapting to the new normal with creative and weather-proof outdoor dining options ideal for groups of six. Here we round up 21 of the best outdoor restaurants right now, from pop-up outside seating spots to the capital’s classic restaurants with gardens. For more outdoor inspiration, see our edit of the best winter terraces in London plus the best things to do outside in London. London restaurants with outside seating Bentley’s Bentley’s Oyster Bar…

Condé Nast Traveller’s most-read articles 2020, from the prettiest Greek island beaches, to exhibitions in London, to the world’s top ski resorts

London’s museums and galleries can open again from Wednesday 2 December as the city enters Tier 2. To help you book tickets to the best exhibitions in the city, we’ve rounded up our favourite displays on right now. Arctic: Culture and Climate, The British Museum Explore the havoc climate change is wreaking in the Arctic We’re more aware than ever of the damage climate change is causing the natural world – and nowhere is it more obvious than in the Arctic, where sea levels are rising rapidly and natural habitats…

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Wonder is nourishment for the soul. We are the only animal on earth, as far as we know, that can be moved to tears by a sunset, that marvels at the stars at night, that feels awe, and humility, at the achievements of our past. Wonder defines us as human beings. Of the original Seven Wonders of the World, only the Great Pyramids of Giza remain. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the…

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Search Close Menu Close CN Traveller Skip to main content Inspiration Destinations Places To Stay Style & Culture Food & Drink More Awards Events Video Travel Tips Competitions On the Move Podcasts Magazine Subscribe Follow Traveller Welcome to CN Traveller. This site uses cookies to improve your experience and deliver personalised advertising. You can opt out at any time or find out more by reading our cookie policy. Main Content Welcome to the Condé Nast Traveller Spa Guide, where you will find the pick of our favourite spas around the…

In our annual Readers’ Choice Awards, we asked you to vote for the spas worth planning an entire trip around, resorts that provide long-lasting, life-changing results from Italy to India and everywhere in between. Here’s how you voted. 30. Le Blanc Spa Resort, Cancún, Mexico, 90.85 29. Adler Dolomiti Spa & Sport Resort, South Tyrol, Italy 91.11 28. Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos, Mexico, 93.93 27. Kamalaya, Koh Samui, Thailand, 94.80 26. Rancho La Puerta, Baja California, Mexico, 95.00 25. Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Hua Hin, Thailand, 95.67 24.…

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Spa de La Mer, Harrods Best spa in London for: pre-night-out prep Cult skincare La Mer has been at the top of almost everyone’s beauty wish list for years. Its rich, intense, restorative creams, serums and lotions, both deeply expensive and deeply covetable, are now intrinsically synonymous with the notion of anti-ageing. And while its appeal and reach is global, amazingly there has been no therapist service available in the UK, until…

First impression: Consummate stalwart of the English country hotel scene Staff: Local and deeply loyal to the old girl Food and drink: Whatever you want, whenever you want it Bed and bath: Both deep The crowd: London families gasping for sea air Sustainable credentials: More than 50 working bee hives provide honey for breakfast, and vegetables, fruit, herbs and edible flowers are all grown on site for the kitchen. There’s also a POD charging point for those who drove down in their Tesla In a nutshell: Delightfully, reliably, reassuringly classic…

Philippe Starck’s choreography at this Côte d’Azur arrival is easily traced – the oversized bathroom chair from Eden au Lac on Lake Zürich; the walnut ceilings from Paris’s Brach; the daring marble bathrooms that follow the French designer around Europe. Yet, despite similarities with fellow five stars, Lily of the Valley has its own vibe, occupying a sweet spot between serious Swiss clinic and spa-as-afterthought Mediterranean retreat. Lilly of the Valley Bernard Touillon A Technogym-equipped space looks out towards the pool, as does a kitsch-Riviera restaurant, where the resident dietician…

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All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. THE SPA AT SOUTH LODGE, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX BEST SPA NEAR LONDON FOR: A FOODIE BREAK WITH COUNTRY WALKS Distance from London: 50 miles (an hour by train from Victoria station) This photogenic gabled mansion has been an army hospital, film set and hangout for Winston Churchill. These days, with its oil-painting- and grandfather-clock-lined nooks offset by glass installations, South Lodge has more of an afternoon-tea-feasting, milestone-birthday-celebrating crowd. But the vast new…

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Budgeting for a trip? These are the places that will make saving worth the sacrifices, whether you want to be immersed in Siberia’s spirituality or experience Egypt underwater. Explore the party scene in Europe’s cheapest capital or gorge on culture and food in the Caucasus. We’ve rounded up 10 of the top trips to take where you can keep the budget low without compromising on that holiday high. ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL Best for:…

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Black Friday might be an American thing, but we are all for nabbing a bargain in the Christmas shopping season. And how better to mark the end of Thanksgiving than by being grateful for a half-price holiday? This year, Black Friday falls on 27 November, with lots of deals starting early and stretching until Wednesday 2 December 2020. We’ve picked our favourite Black Friday travel deals out there, offering serious savings on…

The greatest traveller to have appeared on the small screen isn’t Michael Palin, Benedict Allen or Bear Grylls, but a figure known only as the Doctor, whose favourite mode of transport is what appears to be a Sixties-era Metropolitan police box. After 55 years of time-and-space-hopping and 12 different incarnations, in 2018 the Doctor came back with a new series and a new body. And unless you’d been living on another planet – Skaro, perhaps, or the leisure world of Apalapucia – you couldn’t have failed to notice that for…

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Good buys: Thai silk and tailor-made clothing, leather goods, jewellery and cheap designer-looking labels. Local dishes: Thai cuisine is typically aromatic and spicy, seasoned with heaps of garlic, chillies and a mixture of lime juice, lemon grass and fresh coriander. Traditional dishes include hot and sour fish ragout, green and red curries, and various soups and noodle dishes. There is also an incredible variety of fruit available, fresh or juiced. Sugar-cane juice and rice whisky are favourite local tipples. Funny fact: The official name for the city of Bangkok Thailand…

The best Portugal holiday destinations, from the Algarve to the Azores, and cool city breaks in Lisbon and Porto Good buys: Port. Local dishes: Largely comprise seafood. Visas: Nationals of all EU countries, as well as those from Canada, Israel, New Zealand and the USA, can stay up to three months in any half-year without a visa. Australian citizens must obtain a visa from their nearest Portuguese consulate before entering the country. Public holidays: New Year’s Day; Shrove Tuesday; Good Friday; Liberation Day (25 April); Labour Day; National Day (10…

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A ripe tomato dipped in the sea. The musky scent of oregano and sage carried on the breeze. The faint jangle of goat bells. Peach nectar trickling down salty skin. The distant throb of an outboard engine, slipping over the horizon. Moonlight over marble. These are the flavours, smells and sounds of Greece, a land of plenty, simplicity, and infinite variety. It’s easy to believe in myths and heroes here — even in the hot, vibrant mess of modern Athens, a 5,000-year-old city currently reinventing itself as Europe’s capital of…

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