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Amid rising regional tensions and soaring travel costs, Gulf residents are choosing staycations
Every June, the same ritual begins. School holidays loom, temperatures climb and residents of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and beyond begin plotting their annual escapes. My Whatsapp groups fill with plans for…
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Travel across L’Empordà, Spain – a coastline of storied hotels, seafront tables and surrealist heritage
Nestled between the Pyrenees and the Med, the Catalan region pioneered high-end Spanish tourism in the 1930s – and its classic sense of glamour remains undimmed.
Japan’s resort industry hits new heights at Nagano’s Karuizawa T-Site
The collaborative project between books giant Tsutaya and Mitsubishi Estate in the mountain resort of Karuizawa offers a template for rethinking premium rural retail and hospitality.
Rooms with a pulse: Bus Palladium, Paris’s historic night club-turned-boutique stay
The Studio KO-designed hotel’s past life as a concert hall in Paris nightlife district Pigalle has played a central role in its transformation into a music-lover’s hotel.
Five of this summer’s best retail and hospitality concepts, from the UK to Italy and beyond
Museum dining has been given a welcome revamp at London’s V&A East, while ‘romantic’ British fare is being imported to Mexico city.
Be our guest: Spend a day at the Rosewood, Hong Kong
Take a peek behind the scenes at Hong Kong’s Rosewood Hotel, where immaculately turned-out staff work to ensure smooth service 24 hours a day – and where the concierge knows a trick or two.
Want to know Thailand? Get behind the wheel
Thailand is more than just sun, sand and sea. To understand the country beyond its beaches, you need to hit the road. Luckily, the brand-new ‘Thailand: The Monocle Handbook’ can give you a steer.
Seven of the most beautiful hotels in Thailand right now
Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated Bangkok bolthole offering an all-amenities experience, a sizeable sanctuary by the beach or a retreat in the mountains, there’s a room, suite or villa that’ll suit your needs.
Terreno Barrio is Palma’s newest design hotel, with community engagement central to its strategy
Brought to life by Palma-based architects Ohlab, Terreno Barrio is bringing back welcome attention to a neighbourhood on the rise, from both visitors and local residents.
Thailand: The Monocle Handbook
The sixth instalment in our Handbook series is a practical and inspirational guide to this beloved corner of Southeast Asia. Order your copy today and start dreaming up your sunny getaway.
How we made Monocle’s guide to Helsinki
Our city guides are written by the people who know the places best. In this case, our Helsinki correspondent lets you in on a few of the Finnish capital’s best-kept secrets.
