Travel and restaurants
Fertile ground: Lanzarote’s business boom
On the eastern edge of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote’s hospitality scene is proving that there’s value in championing creativity. We meet the entrepreneurs firing up this volcanic outpost.
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The Monocle Concierge’s illustrated guide to Tokyo during cherry blossom season
The Japanese capital is at its most resplendent when the cherry blossoms flower – so what better time to visit? The Concierge shares our editors’ tips for the city’s must-visit retail and hospitality spots.
The best new restaurants this April, from Greece to South Asia
Our tips for where to find fine dining and quick bites.
April travel briefings: New hotels to visit this spring
From a design-focused mini-break in Mexico to a serene health retreat in Bali, we survey the season’s top destinations.
A roadtrip through the Peloponnese: Greece’s rugged, scenic heartland
Though a staple among Greek holidaymakers, the Peloponnese has largely been neglected by international travellers. We venture to its lush mountain landscapes and sandy shores to find out what we’re missing.
Porvoo’s growing culinary scene
Finland’s second-oldest city is a haven for food lovers, offering a mix of historic charm and vibrant dining with an emphasis on local produce.
The Milan bistros, Melbourne cocktails and cosy Dutch hotels to have on our radar
Indulge in innovative Italian dishes at Milan’s hottest restaurant, unwind in a charming Dutch hotel set in a historic 17th-century carriage house and enjoy expertly crafted drinks at Melbourne’s most distinctive cocktail bar.
Why wealthy Nairobi residents are moving to the bucolic Tigoni neighbourhood
Increasingly commutable from the busy city centre, hilly Tigoni is drawing commuters and travellers alike to its open spaces, affordable houses and top shops.
Editor’s letter: Andrew Tuck on why we travel
In the 2024/2025 edition of ‘The Escapist’, we explore everything from northwestern Greece’s high-altitude appeal and the charms of the Albanian Riviera to the best set of wheels for a roadtrip. Ready to go?
