Travel and restaurants
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.

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Passing through Nairobi? Make this retreat your new base camp
Head to Giraffe Manor’s tranquil wellness facility for a welcome respite.

A sleep expert’s top three tips for beating jet lag
Avoiding the grogginess begins days before you even set foot in the airport.

How Bodrum’s chic Macakizi Hotel became the epitome of Turkish cool
As resort towns and villages flourish along Turkey’s once-sleepy Turquoise Coast, the Macakizi hotel has evolved with the times into a true luxury escape.

The only clothes you need for a short-haul sojourn
Take inspiration from this travel-ready selection, featuring New Balance trainers, luxury timepieces and a Rimowa suitcase to keep your accessories safe.

Blazing a trail: Five movers and shakers rethinking the travel industry
From Texan hotelier Liz Lambert and Taiwanese luggage brand Lojel to the Japanese firm rethinking timeshare, we meet the pioneers reshaping our escapes and adventures.

Architects of ambience: Meet three firms shaping hospitality’s finest spaces
There’s more to a delicious meal at your favourite restaurant than quality ingredients – and an escape to your favourite hotel is about more than just smart staff catering to your needs.

Three new must-visit luxury openings in São Paulo, Kurashiki and Paris
High-end hospitality was once synonymous with uniform glossiness, whether you were in Tokyo or Trieste. But the industry is now focusing on experiences that reflect its surroundings.

Off the beaten track: Switzerland’s Furka Steam Railway
The heritage railway line is the second-highest train crossing in Europe and brings back to life a gentler era of slow travel.

How Belmond reimagined the Eastern and Oriental Express
The LVMH-owned hospitality group’s relaunched service now takes passengers on a three-day luxury trip through Singapore and Malaysia.

Paradise regained: Sustainable hospitality on Santorini
How Markos Chaidemenos is nurturing a slower form of tourism with his luxury-resort brand, the Canaves Collection.
