Travel and restaurants
Sicily’s ‘scattered hotels’ offer new hope to the city’s hospitality industry
As communities across Italy contend with depopulation, abandoned buildings are becoming an increasingly common sight. But in the country’s southern island, hoteliers are finding ways to breathe new life into these properties.

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Craft and nature come together in Tomales Bay as as a new generation finds inspiration and space
San Francisco Bay might be synonymous with technology but many workers are quitting the city to start craft-based careers in the countryside. We meet those enjoying a creative rebirth.

The Portuguese proprietor who turns his culinary fantasies into mouthwatering reality
Plus: the urban creamery in Philly that churns out prize-winning cheese, a sprawling Sicilian stay and a food hall in Toronto that really goes with the flow.

The latest Portuguese farmstead villa offering much-needed escapism in the Algarve
Casas da Quinta shows guests another side of southern Portugal – one of tradition and tranquility.

How Thailand’s backpacker island is remaining authentic in the spotlight
The Thai island of Koh Samui is shedding its reputation as backpacker bait with a growing roster of seemly hotels, restaurants and bars – all without compromising its laidback lifestyle.

Interview: How Edo López’s hospitality group grew from a single diner to a global phenomenon
We speak to the restaurateur about his roots, rapid rise and dedication to simplicity. Is this the new Nobu?

Close quarters: What are the defining factors of a liveable urban area?
From the streets of a Neapolitan enclave to a beachside resort town in Japan, we head to three places where a sense of community is a priority.

One big family: How one Italian hotel makes guests feel at home
At Villa Feltrinelli, the key to good service for the hotel’s guests starts with how its staff treat each other.

The most anticipated hotel openings to keep on your radar
From the Balearic’s smallest island showing off it’s wild side to New York’s dazzling NoMad district, here’s our round-up of the world’s latest openings.

The Japanese capital’s five-star legend is closing its doors for a timely refresh
Shinjuku Park Tower has defined Tokyo’s skyline since 1994 and is home to the much-loved Park Hyatt Tokyo. Monocle checks in for the last time before its grand renewal.

The Greek members’ club that’s courting favour with the nation’s elites
We visit Tatoï Club, a laid-back members’ retreat in Athens that offers a comprehensive sports-and-wellness programme to its guests.
