Maradiva: Mauritius in five-star style April 29, 2025 It is rare that I feel an urge to return to a hotel – part of the joy of travel is to experience a place for the first time, after all. But I’ll make an exception for Maradiva, the five star resort in Mauritius where your dreams of borderline-pornographic beachfront perfection are dragged, startled and [...]
London Stansted – The gateway to more possibilities April 15, 2025 Many of us may currently be enjoying an Easter family holiday on a sunny beach, catching up with family or friends overseas, hitting the ski slopes one last time or sightseeing on a city break. Travel unlocks so many possibilities, whether that’s connecting with family and friends or seeing more of the world. And one [...]
Derby, Bourbon and Gatsby: Louisville’s Triple Crown April 15, 2025 THERE’s a particular kind of energy that buzzes through Louisville in spring. It’s part old-money elegance, part bourbon-infused swagger. And this year, there’s a distinct whiff of 1920’s glamour in the air. Why? Because Louisville isn’t just hosting the 151st Kentucky Derby — it’s also toasting 100 years of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s [...]
Aboard the real Orient Express train from Europe to the East April 9, 2025 It has always irked me that trains billed as the Orient Express, like the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, only go as far as Istanbul. Why evoke the romance of the Orient only to end the journey at the edge of Europe? It’s a disappointment, but more gallingly for anyone passionate about long-distance train travel, it’s also a missed [...]
The White Lotus Season 3 finale sucked: Here’s why April 8, 2025 The White Lotus Season 3 is over. In this spoiler-heavy take, Steve Dinneen laments an ending that went awry. The final episode of The White Lotus Season 3 pulled off the dubious trick of ending with both a bang and a whimper. It’s been a rollercoaster: the season opened to a fairly tepid reaction – [...]
Revealed: How much fans spend on overseas sports tourism April 8, 2025 Sports fans spend more than £1,200 per person on average when travelling overseas to watch matches and other events, new research has found. The figure includes £235 on tickets, £330 on flights, £375 on accommodation and £290 on dining and shopping, according to a study by Expedia Group. Football is the most common sport to [...]
Five key business travel trends in 2025 and beyond April 1, 2025 Just three years ago, the future of business travel hung in the balance. Office spaces were being relinquished, metaverse technologies promised a life of WFA (Work From Anywhere), and the threat of another Covid wave loitered on the horizon. But a new “Business Travel Trends 2025” report co-authored by the trend forecasting agency Globetrender and Amadeus [...]
Discover the Best of Hong Kong: From breathtaking landscapes to unforgettable city experiences March 27, 2025 This content was paid for by Hong Kong Tourism Board, and produced in partnership with the CityAM Commercial department. Hong Kong is a city of contrasts, where towering skyscrapers meet lush green mountains, and vibrant markets sit alongside Michelin-starred restaurants. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a culture seeker, or a foodie, Hong Kong offers an [...]
I went storm chasing in Canada – but this Hawaii-style holiday offered so much more March 25, 2025 The irony is not lost on me that on the day I fly out to Canada’s Vancouver Island to chase some of the world’s gnarliest weather, the UK is being battered by its biggest storm in decades. Flights are being cancelled by the minute – airport boards lighting up red like Eighties arcade machines; travellers [...]
CitizenM breaks every Paris hotel rule – here’s why I love it March 22, 2025 CitizenM Gare de Lyon breaks every Paris hotel rule, but it's one of the most memorable stays in the city, writes Anna Moloney.