The touristy British villages to avoid this summer

“Overtourism” was nominated for “Word of the Year” in 2018, and after a lull in the pandemic era, the issue is back in the spotlight. This summer has already seen angry protests in a number of holiday destinations, calls for restrictions on Airbnb in Spain and cruise ships in Greece, and the introduction of tourist … Read more

These luxurious Polzeath houses have their own pilates studio

I’ve never been a fan of rain or drizzle. But after spending a long weekend watching the clouds roll over the cliffs from one of the sea High cliff‘s stylish kitchens on the first floor, it turns out that I don’t mind rain. I just think it’s bad in London. North Cornwall’s luxury holiday homes … Read more

Europe’s best under-the-radar Christmas markets to visit this winter

The Christmas tree in the middle of Tallinn Market has been erected every year since 1441 – Getty It’s time to heat up the mulled wine and enjoy the gingerbread cookies – Christmas market season is here. But increasingly, the romantic image of festive fairs, between the ruthless crowds and the cheap stalls, rarely matches … Read more