How To Spend A Winter Weekend In The Cotswolds

How To Spend A Winter Weekend In The Cotswolds

With its quintessential villages and idyllic honey stone cottages, the Cotswolds make for the ideal weekend getaway, especially in winter with its long walks and cozy pubs. We have curated the perfect itinerary, including the loveliest places to eat, drink, sleep — and get a seriously good massage.

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The 10 Best Swiss Ski Resorts To Visit This Winter

The 10 Best Swiss Ski Resorts To Visit This Winter

Switzerland is a mountain lover’s paradise, with spectacular summits and fairytale scenery, ritzy resorts and grande dame hotels, pristine lakes, and epic pistes for skiers. As hotels in the Alps get ready for the new winter season, we share our favorite Swiss ski resorts, alongside the hotels, chalets, restaurants, and activities to bookmark.

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The 84 Rooms Guide To Lech

The 84 Rooms Guide To Lech

Lech, which we think is perhaps the mountain village that has it all. The jewel in the Arlberg crown, it is old-school yet timeless, fashionable without ever going out of style. Come winter, the snow conditions are hard to beat, and it is easy to see why an elegant crowd, including royalty, have been flocking to this resort for more than a century.

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A Guide To Milan

A Guide To Milan

Where the Old and New Worlds of Design Unite in a Celebration of Fine Craftsmanship, Rich History, and Fresh Pasta. Discover the City's Must-Visit Spots for Cultural Connoisseurs, Fashion Enthusiasts, and Food Lovers Alike.

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5 Of The Most Charming Hotels In Austria’s Bregenzerwald

5 Of The Most Charming Hotels In Austria’s Bregenzerwald

Part of the Vorarlberg region, the Bregenzerwald stretches from Lake Constance to the famed Arlberg mountains and is characterized by soft swathes of forest and scented meadows that come alive in summer, before transforming into Narnia in winter. Here are five of our favorite hotels to bookmark in the area for a fall or winter escape, from historical guest houses to contemporary eco-lodges.

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A Comprehensive Food Guide To Helsinki — Breakfast To Dinner

A Comprehensive Food Guide To Helsinki — Breakfast To Dinner

If you ask most people to name their top food destinations, I guarantee none would list Helsinki. Commonly associated with happiness in Nordic landscapes, most people wouldn’t think of Helsinki as a culinary mecca. Contrary to popular belief, Helsinki boasts an incredibly vivid and colorful food scene — from classic Finnish pastries to innovative neo-bistros and fine dining.

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Spill The Tea! Your Guide to London Frieze Week

Spill The Tea! Your Guide to London Frieze Week

As the leaves are turning copper, cabs are back in full honk, and Frieze Week has officially landed in London. Whether you’re a Contemporary Collector or an Old Masters buff, 84 Rooms has the lowdown on where to rest your head, fill your stomach, and get a proper drink while navigating the art circus.

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The Most Festive UK Hotels

The Most Festive UK Hotels

The most wonderful time of year is about to start, so make it even more special at one of these countryside hotels, from grand Georgian country houses to cosy restaurants with rooms and top chefs.

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The Best Restaurants In Madrid

The Best Restaurants In Madrid

From Michelin-starred fine dining to tapas plates eaten standing at the bar, the quality of eating and drinking in Madrid is unrivalled, especially considering its affordability compared to many other European capitals.

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10 Of The Best Spa Hotels In The Alps

10 Of The Best Spa Hotels In The Alps

Nothing soothes the soul quite like fresh mountain air and immersion in nature — so it’s no surprise that the Alps abound with wellbeing-boosting hotels which have spectacular spas. From Italy’s Dolomites to the Bregenzerwald in Austria, here are 10 of our favorite spa hotels.

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How To Spend A Weekend In Barcelona

How To Spend A Weekend In Barcelona

Our editor Elizabeth Bennett shares her ideal 48 hours in Barcelona with you, from the best place to stay, to the not to miss neighborhoods, via her must-book dinner spots.

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The Best Alpine Hotels For Fall

The Best Alpine Hotels For Fall

Fall in the Alps is overlooked, but it is a glorious time to escape to the mountains. Days are still warm and sunny, with perfect conditions for hiking and biking, before the peaks become dusted with snow once again. Mushrooms and chestnuts are there to be foraged, and harvest time hits with wine tastings all around. Cooler evenings call for cozy drinks and dinner — and hunkering down in our edit of the best Alpine hotels for Fall, from the Swiss Alps to Bavaria.

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A Curator's Guide To Siena

A Curator's Guide To Siena

From the unforgettable backroad stops to the year's unmissable moments in arts and culture, follow international curator Caspar G Williams’s expert guide.

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The 84 Rooms Guide To Piedmont In Autumn

The 84 Rooms Guide To Piedmont In Autumn

UNESCO-protected, with rolling countryside and snow-capped mountains on the horizon, Piedmont is Italy’s unsung hero. The region is peppered with fantastic wineries and Michelin-starred restaurants and is rich in truffles. Plus, a new clutch of stylish hotels is making a visit even more compelling — especially in the Fall, when its landscape transforms into a riot of ambers and reds. Here’s where to stay, eat and play.

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The Best Restaurants To Book In Edinburgh

The Best Restaurants To Book In Edinburgh

This little city may be compact, but it's at the forefront of Scotland's food scene, with the most Michelin stars in the whole of the country. Though it's not the only marker of a great restaurant, Emma Henderson lists the restaurants worth knowing about.

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How To Spend The Perfect Weekend In Marseille

How To Spend The Perfect Weekend In Marseille

Marseille offers something uniquely different to that of its glitzy neighbors on the Côte d’Azur. A melting pot of cultures and cuisines, Provençal traditions, sun-drenched squares, and alluring turquoise coves, Marseille is a worthy destination on your summer travel bucket-list. What it lacks in glamor, it makes up for in soul, and is quickly becoming the place to eat and drink well, see and be seen on France’s Mediterranean coast.

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A Guide To The Isles Of Scilly

A Guide To The Isles Of Scilly

Just 28 miles of the south coast of Cornwall, this archipelago of tropical-looking islands feel more like they belong in the Caribbean or Mediterranean than they do in British shores. Emma Henderson gives the lowdown on where to stay, eat, what to do and the best beaches on each of the five inhabited islands.

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A Summer Guide To The Greek Island Of Sifnos

A Summer Guide To The Greek Island Of Sifnos

The most talked about Cycladic island of the past years, elegant Sifnos sets itself apart from its neighbors with its distinctive culture, which has been shaped by its gastronomy, ceramics tradition, and architectural heritage. Add in its handsome villages, connected by ancient hiking paths and crystal-clear swimming coves and you have an idyllic Greek summer stay.

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The Best Rooftops In London

The Best Rooftops In London

From Knightsbridge to Soho, Emma Henderson has put together the ultimate guide to the best rooftops in the capital.

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The 84 Rooms Guide To Mykonos

The 84 Rooms Guide To Mykonos

Our contributor Lassi Martikainen shares the best things to do, where to eat, and stay on the dreamy Greek island this summer.

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The Best Neo-Bistros In Paris

The Best Neo-Bistros In Paris

The Paris Neo-Bistro scene is one of the best and most dynamic in the world. Paris local Lassi Martikainen handpicks his favorites, old and new alike. These are the ones to bookmark for your next visit.

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An Insider’s Guide To North Cornwall

An Insider’s Guide To North Cornwall

Having visited the wilder Cornish coast since childhood, Kate Lough is a devotee to this stretch of the UK — especially in the off-season. Here, she shares some of her favorite haunts, from lunch spots to vineyards, swimming spots to walks, that are just as heavenly come.

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10 Mediterranean Destinations For Summer 2024

10 Mediterranean Destinations For Summer 2024

As we tip into spring, Mediterranean summer is at the forefront of our travel planning. From the always en vogue Balearic Island's to central Italy’s unsung hero, here is our pick of the bunch for 2024.

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Alpine News From December 27

Alpine News From December 27

Alpine News is our weekly new edition to the 84 Rooms newsletter during winter season. Our top 6 of the week from hotel openings, product collaborations, recipes, pop-ups, snow reports, and more. Everything you need to know in The Alps, all curated in the 84 Rooms lens.

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Alpine News From December 20

Alpine News From December 20

Alpine News is our weekly new edition to the 84 Rooms newsletter during the winter season. Our top 6 of the week are hotel openings, product collaborations, recipes, pop-ups, snow reports, and more. Everything you need to know in The Alps is all curated in the 84 Rooms lens.

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Alpine News From December 13

Alpine News From December 13

Alpine News is back, our weekly new edition to the 84 Rooms newsletter during winter season. Our top 6 of the week from hotel openings, product collaborations, recipes, pop-ups, snow reports, and more. Everything you need to know in The Alps, all curated in the 84 Rooms lens.

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A Guide To Paris' Pigalle Neighborhood

A Guide To Paris' Pigalle Neighborhood

From bijou bakeries to must-visit museums, charming bistros to late-night bars, here is our 84 Rooms neighborhood guide to Paris’ characterful 9th arrondissement.

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The Most Stylish Hotels In New York City

The Most Stylish Hotels In New York City

The New York hotel scene is one of the best, and we’re always adding new favorites to our approved list. From a reimagined icon in Chelsea to an Upper East Side boutique number, these are the ones to bookmark for your next visit.

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An Insider’s Guide To Gstaad

An Insider’s Guide To Gstaad

In the Bernese Mountains lies glitzy Gstaad, beloved of the European jet set and packed with swanky boutiques and grand old hotels. Originally a winter resort, Gstaad attracts about half of its visitors in the summer. At 1,000 meters or 3,280 feet, above sea level, the idyllic mountain town is worth visiting every season. 84 Rooms founder Sebastian Schoellgen has been living in the area for many years. Here he shares his latest discoveries and why you should visit this winter season.

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Anna Barnett’s Insider Guide To London

Anna Barnett’s Insider Guide To London

With a keen eye for travel, interiors and photography, Anna Barnett is a cookbook author, podcaster and writer. Here, the east London native shares her most loved haunts around the capital from delicious delicatessens to hotel bars.

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A Guide To Menorca

A Guide To Menorca

Wonderfully unspoilt with ancient farmland and verdant hillsides, virgin beaches and pretty towns, Menorca is the hidden jewel of the Balearic Islands. A rich archeological heritage and fierce traditions combine with a slow, calm pace of life that bewitch those that visit — especially in the off season. Here, Kate Lough shares her guide to the magical island.

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An Insider’s Guide To Palma De Mallorca

An Insider’s Guide To Palma De Mallorca

The Mallorcan capital has a thriving restaurant, bar and coffee scene, a growing international community, and a strong local culture paired with a deep, rich history and magnificent Gothic architecture. This, in addition to palm tree-lined streets, lush parks and an Ocean Drive-esque waterfront, are what enticed jewellery designer Jourdana Davies to become a Palma local a few years ago. Here, she shares her favourite haunts — from food markets to rooftops and everything in between.

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An Insider’s Guide To Antibes

An Insider’s Guide To Antibes

A glamorous bastion of the French Riviera, Antibes is a spirited marriage of rich history, glittering Mediterranean coastline, and Provençal markets. It is also home to one of the Cote d'Azur's most iconic hotels, Belles Rives, which has been run by the Estène-Chauvin family for nearly 100 years. Here, its CEO Antoine Chauvin-Estène, who grew up at Belles Rives, shares his insider guide to Antibes and the surrounding area.

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An Insider Guide to Cap Ferret

An Insider Guide to Cap Ferret

Not to be confused with glitzy Cap Ferrat in the south, Kate Lough sings the praises of Cap Ferret near Bordeaux — the low-key beach spot and oyster haven on France’s Atlantic coast.

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Where To Stay, Eat, And Play In Nantucket

Where To Stay, Eat, And Play In Nantucket

Come August, New Yorkers and Bostonites leave the city in search of sandy beaches, Atlantic waves, and cooler temperatures. This summer, we’ve got our sights set on Nantucket. Here is where to stay, eat, and what to do on the tiny island off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

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An Insider’s Guide To Serifos

An Insider’s Guide To Serifos

Kate Lough first fell in love with Serifos in 2017 and has been visiting the wild Cycladic island ever since. From an organic winery with an incredible view to hidden swimming spots, she opens up her little black book of island secrets.

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An Insider’s Guide To Zurich

An Insider’s Guide To Zurich

Consistently ranked as the number one city in the world for the best quality of life, the Swiss metropole at Lake Zurich is unsurprisingly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

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Madelyn Somers’ Guide To Silverlake And Los Feliz

Madelyn Somers’ Guide To Silverlake And Los Feliz

Creative director and founder of Made Some Souvenirs, Madelyn Somers shows us around Los Angeles’ East Side, where she has been living for the past 3 years after a stint in Brooklyn. From vintage stores and natural wine bars to alfresco Mexican restaurants, these are a few of her favourite haunts.

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A Guide To Mallorca’s Serra De Tramuntana

A Guide To Mallorca’s Serra De Tramuntana

Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana is one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful regions with a mountainous landscape, slow living ethos, farm-to-table restaurants, and luxurious guesthouses.

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A Local's Guide To Florence

A Local's Guide To Florence

Italy’s most enchanting city, Florence, offers world-famous art galleries, wonderful shopping, and delicious restaurants and bars — all in a beautifully romantic setting.

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Alpine News From February 16th

Alpine News From February 16th

A weekly new edition to the 84 Rooms newsletter during the winter season. Our top 5 of the week from hotel openings, product collaborations, recipes, pop-ups, snow reports, and more. Everything you need to know in The Alps is all curated in the 84 Rooms lens.

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Alpine News From February 8th

Alpine News From February 8th

Alpine News is a weekly new edition to the 84 Rooms newsletter during winter season. Our top 6 of the week from hotel openings, product collaborations, recipes, pop-ups, snow reports, and more. Everything you need to know in The Alps, all curated in the 84 Rooms lens.

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Introducing Alpine News

Introducing Alpine News

Alpine News is a weekly new edition to the 84 Rooms newsletter during the winter season. Our top 6 of the week from hotel openings, product collaborations, recipes, pop-ups, snow reports, and more. Everything you need to know in The Alps is all curated in the 84 Rooms lens.

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Eftihia Stefanidi’s Insider Guide To Athens

Eftihia Stefanidi’s Insider Guide To Athens

The co-creator and creative director of Mona and Shila, Athens’ most exciting hotel openings in recent years, Eftihia is a voice to know in the city’s energetic new creative class. Having lived and travelled all over the world, she has now returned to the city she was born and raised in — and here, she shares her little black book of favourite places to eat, drink, escape and dream.

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Where To Eat, Drink And Stay in Milan

Where To Eat, Drink And Stay in Milan

Italy’s fashion capital is perfectly situated between the Alps, the Italian Lakes, and the Ligurian Coast. Worth a trip in every season, here is our edit of the places to bookmark for your trip to Milan.

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How To Spend 48 Hours In Rome

How To Spend 48 Hours In Rome

A weekend in the Eternal City is always a dream, whether it’s a romantic getaway or a solo city break. Our editor Kate Lough shares her ideal 48 hours in Rome with you, from the best place to stay, to the galleries and palazzos not to miss, via her must-book trattorias.

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10 Under The Radar Hotels Perfect For A Minimoon

10 Under The Radar Hotels Perfect For A Minimoon

Sebastian Schoellgen, the founder of 84 Rooms, has his ear to the ground when it comes to the world's most unique and exclusive boutique hotels and houses. This is just the kind of intel you need if you're planning your minimoon. Here are his top 10 romantic hideaways for loved-up couples looking for some intimate R&R.

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Why Menorca Is The New Star Of The Balearic Islands

Why Menorca Is The New Star Of The Balearic Islands

Ibiza and Mallorca have long drawn a stylish summer crowd, but the smallest of the Balearic Islands, Menorca, is finally having its moment in the sun. An understated Mediterranean gem, there are chic new hotels, a new Hauser & Wirth cultural space and endless, secluded coves. Here’s our insider guide to summer on Menorca.

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How To Navigate Sicily Like A Pro

How To Navigate Sicily Like A Pro

Sicily is one of the most sun-drenched islands in the Mediterranean and a wonderful place to visit in the shoulder months. In spring, the crowds have yet to descend but the skies are brilliant and blue, creating perfect conditions for a road trip that explores its beautiful Baroque towns, hearty food culture, and breathtaking scenery.

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A Guide To The Swiss Village Of Rougemont

A Guide To The Swiss Village Of Rougemont

Contributor Lauren Taylor takes you to Rougemont, voted as one of Switzerland’s most beautiful and authentic villages, located in the French-speaking part of the Gstaad valley and surrounded by the Bernese mountains.

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Our Guide To The Isles of Scilly

Our Guide To The Isles of Scilly

Sparkling turquoise waters & laid-back island vibe. No, this isn't the Caribbean nor the Mediterranean. Introducing the subtropical Isles of Scilly, this summer’s coolest beach destination.

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