Lifestyle

Luxurious Villa San Michele hotel reopens above Florence

One of Florence’s most iconic hilltop hotels is back. After an 18-month overhaul, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, has reopened above the city with revamped rooms, updated gardens and a new spa – building on its long-standing appeal rather than trying to reinvent it. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT High in the…

Travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here’s what you need to know

Still undecided on where to travel this summer, but keen to avoid FOMO? This Balkan country has gained a lot of chatter in the digital space as one of Europe’s standout destinations. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In April, Tripscout, a social travel guide, revealed the winner of its Most Engaging Destination Awards.…

Raves, cruises and train rides: Where to watch the 2026 eclipse

Mark your calendars (if you haven’t already), because 12 August is set to see a total solar eclipse across parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Cities and towns in the path of totality will be plunged into darkness for up to two minutes, and this solar spectacle is…

From galleries to guest rooms: The best art-inspired stays in Europe

A number of hotel brands sit at the intersection of hospitality and art, so for the cultured traveller among us, these properties offer more than just a place to lay your hat. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Home to Renaissance masters who have left an enduring influence on the contemporary and modern art…