Travel Notes

Ideas for holiday destinations

The Best Of Cultural Bath

The city that gave us some of the best Georgian architecture in the world is brimming over with cultural gems.

6 of The Best European Holiday Destinations for Easter

If you’ve gone the whole pandemic without leaving these isles, Easter could just be your moment. These are the holidays we’ve been dreaming of.

Iconic New York Travel Guide

As The Gilded Age delivers an eyeful of old New York, we consider the city’s stalwarts, many of them born at the same time as Julian Fellowes’ latest period setting.

The Best of Berkshire

The Royal County straddles the best of both worlds: proximity to the city and rural delights aplenty. These are the places to visit and things to see.

8 Of The Best Country-House Hotels For A Spring Break

Beat mid winter blues by booking yourself some rural respite.

How To Find The Perfect Holiday Villa In Tuscany

Discover To Tuscany’s exquisite holiday rental villas set amidst rolling hills and Cypress trees.

Luxury Coastal – Ingredients For The Perfect Summer Staycation

We know it’s a little early to start thinking about summer, but the team at Luxury Coastal is getting just a tad excited for this year’s big summer staycation.

7 New Hotels Opening We Can’t Wait For In 2022

We hardly need much encouragement to get excited for foreign holidays. But these new hotel openings are whetting our appetites for wanderlust more than ever.

Hit The Slopes In Awesome Austria

Booking a skiing break? Consider heading for the pretty pistes of Austria.

11 Enchantingly Festive Days At Stately Homes

Book a day of Christmassy crafts, fun and magic at these resplendent historic houses.

11 Pubs With Roaring Fires To Get Cosy In This Winter

Grab a pew and warm up by the fireside, drink in hand, at these atmospheric pubs.

7 Restorative Retreats To Book Now

Take time out or hone a skill at one of these glorious getaways.

Visa and Tests: How To Travel To Kenya During COVID

Kenya is a popular destination for tourist during winter. Make sure you read up on all the rules, such as getting a visa and getting tested for COVID.

The Best Of Suffolk

Big skies, flinty seas and picture-perfect towns and villages: there are many reasons to visit – and adore – Suffolk. Here’s where to go, what to see and where to stay on a Suffolk minibreak.

7 Holiday Homes In Europe Under £150k

Bag yourself a slice of the dream Euro bolthole – without breaking the bank.

The Best of Scotland

Our edit of what to do and where to stay north of the border.

Autumn Getaways with Luxury Coastal

Take a break this autumn and book one of these cosy cottages with sea views and more.

Autumn City Breaks from The Luxury Travel Book

Feeling like a European City break in a beautiful city apartment this Autumn?

Britain’s Most Instagrammable Spas

Mirror mirror on the wall, which spa is the most photogenic of them all?

Rent An Authentic Villa in Tuscany

Let To-Tuscany help you find an authentically restored villa from its portfolio of enchanting holiday rentals.

UK’s Top 10 Dog-friendly Holiday Destinations

Have dog, will travel. We look at some of the UK's most popular destinations for dog owners. Walkies anyone?

The Best Of Cultural Oxford

Broaden your mind and horizons amid the dreaming spires.

Unique hideaways – Holiday Inspiration in the UK

If you’re longing for a complete escape, Unique hideaways has just that: exclusive, quirky and utterly unique destinations across the UK.

8 Of The Best Private Members’ Clubs in London 2023

The clubs to join if you're in need of a home from home or simply a change of scenery among like-minded people.

9 of The Best Beach Games: What To Pack For Family Fun This Summer Holiday

From waterproof card games to sand-proof speakers, these are the fun essentials you need to carry down to the beach. Pack like a pro, you don’t want to be lugging extra kilos for the sake of it. Updated July 2026.

Top Italian & Greek Villas To Book For Summer Getaways

The Luxury Travel Book are experts when it comes to summer vacations. See our pick of top Italian and Greek villas to book now.

Recipe For Relaxation: 5 Great Cookery Holidays

Fancy perfecting your pasta-making in Italy, or nailing your croquetas in Spain? Brush up your skills in situ on a cookery holiday.

7 Cultural Places To Visit In Devon

Devon isn’t all cream teas and beaches. It’s also a massive draw for culture vultures too.

The Best of East Sussex

East Sussex has long been a bohemian idyll replete with beaches, pretty villages and some of the UK’s best indie shops, pubs and eateries.

The Best of Hampshire

From the New Forest, its crowning glory, to the South Downs, Hampshire is stuffed full of indie treasures to champion.

9 Great Film And TV Locations You Can Visit

A great TV or film location can steal the show. These are a few knock-out examples that are open to visit.

The Best of Somerset

Somerset is part-quaint, part rock ‘n roll and fully beautiful. We love these local businesses in this spectacular south-western county.

6 Of The Best Treehouses You Can Stay In

With no delays, queues or quarantines at the top of a tree, it may be time to rethink your staycation destination.

A Guide To Wild Camping In The UK

Sleep under the stars and reconnect with nature: wild camping is all the rage right now. Just make sure you know the rules and go armed with the right kit.

Get Away with Luxury Coastal

With holidays abroad remaining uncertain, we are all in desperate need of some time away.

Boutique Retreats Spreads Its Wings

Boutique Retreats is a lettings company with a difference with a portfolio of beautiful boltholes across the UK.

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