Travel and restaurants
Four weekend escapes within reach of Paris
From beachside retreats to rustic idylls, we cater to the most discerning tastes – and, indeed, palates – of those hoping to sample life outside the French capital.



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Editor’s letter: Andrew Tuck on the best cities to call home
This year, we’ve doubled down on what makes a place livable in our annual Quality of Life Survey.

Street food is still a defining force in the culinary scene of Istanbul
The reinvention of Turkey’s largest city as a gastronomic hub continues apace – but not at the expense of the unfussy, authentic fare that has long delighted the metropolis.

Meet the team behind The Marbella Club, the Costa del Sol’s most illustrious hotel
Standards of service and staff retention intertwine to expertly meet guests’ needs.

Five chic fashion and hospitality collaborations to add to your travel list
From beach clubs to restaurants, the savviest fashion brands are increasingly unveiling seasonal collaborations in holiday hot spots. We drop by our favourites.

Three beautiful new hotels to unwind in: From a homage to Palm Springs on Ibiza to a striking hotel in Amsterdam
Here are some top destinations that you should know. Then a concierge tells us why great hotels are distinguished by a personal touch.


Opinion
When it comes to cutlery theft, independent restaurants are the likeliest to fork out and suffer
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The Monocle Concierge’s guide to Zürich’s best offers
From an energising morning dip to top restaurants, bars and shops, here are our editor’s tips on where to go in Switzerland’s largest city.

Worth the wait: Six new global restaurant openings to save on your map
A long-anticipated arrival in Bologna, a pizza reprisal in Paris and smart openings in Athens and Amsterdam. Plus: fine wine in Barcelona and crackling vinyl in Bali.

Suite life: Four hotels that will leave you wanting for nothing
Whether you’re longing to lounge by the lake in Bavaria or visit ancient vineyards in the Algarve, here are some stays that are destinations in themselves.
