Travel

Beirut is born-again

The 'Paris of the East', Beirut, has once again had to rise from the rubble of war. Its latest revival oozes glamour, with stylish hotels and trendy bars opening, as Claire Wrathall reports Comments

Relive the renaissance in Florence

Florence has moved on since Sarah Sands last visited - this time it was a hotel created out of two palaces that proved the highlight Comments

Rich pickings at Lime Wood

The Standard is the first paper to report on a stunning new hotel in the New Forest that's taken five years and Ł30 million to create. So has it been worth the wait? Comments

Milan has eyes for design

To best appreciate Italians' mix of lifestyle and creativity, head for the fashionable North's studios and showrooms, says Lee Marshall Comments

Europe's first W Hotel makes Barcelona even sexier

As if the Catalan capital wasn't achingly hip enough, Europe's first W Hotel is set to make it even sexier. Andrew Neather did his best to fit in with the cool crowd Comments

A giant adventure in Botswana

You needn't fear lions while riding through the bush on the back of a friendly African elephant...

Cornwall: a royal retreat

When Prince Charles is in need of a break, he disappears to discover the delights of Cornwall...

Legends of the Berlin Wall

It's 20 years since the Berlin Wall came down, and even longer since Nick Curtis lived in Germany's most iconic city. So what does he make of Berlin now? Comments

Camber Sands is a right Carry On

If fresh seafood and picturesque accommodation don't lure you to Camber Sands, the discovery that Follow That Camel was filmed there should clinch things Comments

Warm welcome at Quebecs hotel

You need a comfortable base to explore Leeds’ shops, bars and history Comments

Six top resorts for golfing in Spain

Despite the weak euro, Spain is still Europe’s top winter-sun golf spot. Chris Folley looks at six of its best resorts Comments

A Thai spa sensation

Mary Lussiana heads to two luxury beach resorts in the south of Thailand where the pleasure is very much in the pampering Comments

Make good use of the package holiday boom

The recession has put paid to ‘exotic’ ski trips. But that just means there are lots of good deals closer to home, says Matt Barr Comments

Dubrovnik: a vintage port

With its pristine coastline, medieval streets and burgeoning arts scene, no wonder Dubrovnik is a draw for Hollywood's finest. Comments

Daredevil adventures in Kosovo, Burma and the Arctic

A freezing night on the ice, an ambush in Kosovo and a terrifying encounter with the Burmese militia. Three adventurers recount their ultimate tales of derring-do Comments

In search of the perfect glass of Beaujolais

In the Beaujolais region of France, Daisy Prince found naked grape pickers, bowler-hatted counts and a fairy-tale castle Comments

New Orleans is recovering its old spirit

Despite the ravages of Hurricane Katrina four years ago Lindsay Johns finds that New Orleans is well on the path to recovery Comments

At last Norwich has a decent hotel

Norwich has plenty of history, olde worlde charm and culture to woo visitors to East Anglia - and at last, it has a decent hotel Comments

White out in the wild of Sweden

Sweden’s frozen north is a dramatic, untouched wilderness in which your only companions are polar bears and reindeer, says Kate Eshelby Comments

Slovakia travel: Sausages and snow

It may not be fashionable but a Slovakian family snow holiday will have the children begging to go back, says Andrew Neather Comments

Explore the water world of Lake Titicaca

Floating reed islands, llamas and ancient ruins entice Ella Windsor to the shores of Lake Titicaca Comments

The Connaught is where old and new worlds meet

The Connaught's new makeover has added to its elegant charm, says Sebastian Shakespeare Comments

Luxury safaris often come at the expense of local communities but some operators are determined to do it the right way. Our travel reporter met up with one still able to offer a genuine wilderness experience Comments