Travel and restaurants
Page 97
Sunny outlook
During monsoon season, Oman’s second city turns into a lush oasis in the Arabian desert. Ripe for discovery, it’s ready to give its Gulf neighbours some competition in the year ahead.
Seasoned to taste
From keeping a nation’s food culture fresh to shelf space for small-scale producers, here are five food firms with tasty ideas for the year ahead.
Strange bedfellows
Despite the rise of Airbnb, small independent hotels can co-exist with the homestay giant – but they have to be smart. We highlight intelligent examples and look to the future of the city stay.
Rain or shine
Vancouver is a metropolis with personality, combining alpine cool with the West Coast’s free spirit. Discover the city's treasures with The Platinum Card® from American Express. Search ‘Amex Platinum’ to find out more.
Travel Top 50 2016/17
For our annual survey of the best in class we've once again sought out the people, products and places that are going the extra mile.
Bermuda: a Monocle travel guide
Monocle Films partners with Bermuda Tourism to uncover the secrets of this tropical island territory. With exciting start-ups, new developments and increasing visitor numbers, this exotic destination is on the up.
Return to roots
In Japan it’s custom to return home (‘satogaeri’) for the holidays. Before you go, gifts must be bought and friends spoiled. Pull on a winter coat and hit the trail.
Travel Top 50
All aboard for our fast-paced tour of the finest hotel openings, boats, planes and rolling stock setting agenda in the world of travel and hospitality.
Whole lotta Ljub
The Slovenian capital is a treasure trove of smart, creative and unusual gifts – and boasts a winning mix of stirring surroundings and polished pit-stops to make it an ideal festive foray.
All in the details
New hotel Casa Mãe is a winning combination of Portuguese craftsmanship and exquisitely executed contemporary design. Monocle meets the creative force behind the retreat.
