Condé Nast Traveller
Announcing the Hot List Winners of 2025
The best new openings in travel, from the fresh hotels we’d plan a trip around to the dining and cruise ships to travel for next.
By CNT Editors
Pope Francis' death latest: everything you need to know about travel to Rome and the Vatican
The pope's death has put a domino effect in motion as more than a billion Catholics around the world mourn his passing
By Connor Sturges
The most comfortable bras to wear on travel days, tested by the editors of Condé Nast Traveller
On long-haul flight days, these comfy bras offer all the support with no underwires in sight
By Charley Ward
Inspiration
The best beaches in Wales: 16 spectacular spots
Secluded sandy beaches, rockpools and dunes are scattered along Wales' undiscovered coastline.
By Daniel Start and Lucy Grewcock
The 10 best beaches near Liverpool
From shores with eye-popping Gormley sculptures to dune-skirted bays where the sunsets pop
By Kerry Walker
Trending Stories
Eating & Drinking
The best new restaurants in the world: 2025 Hot List
This year's best new dining destinations, from New Orleans to Sydney
By CNT Editors
Awards
2025 Readers' Choice Awards Survey
Condé Nast Traveller's annual spotlight on your all-time favourite hotels, cruises, resorts, islands, and more.
By CNT Editors
Destinations
These are the sunniest capital cities in Europe for the ultimate cultural break
Best of all, four out of five of the cities are withing super easy reach of dazzling beaches…
By Connor Sturges
Destination spotlight: Lisbon
- The cheapest, nicest hotels in LisbonThese editor-approved hotels are the best affordable places to stay in the Portuguese capitalBy Abigail Malbon
- Places To StayThe best Lisbon hotelsFrom boutique hotels in the coolest neighbourhoods to the unmissable classicsBy Abigail Malbon
- 27 of the best restaurants in Lisbon to tryThe Lisbon restaurants we recommend, from fine dining to a twist on PortugueseBy Abigail Malbon
- DestinationsThe best things to do in LisbonThe ultimate guide to what to do in the city of seven hillsBy Abigail Malbon
- Eating & Drinking18 of the best rooftop bars in LisbonFor cocktails and spectacular views, head to Lisbon's coolest rooftop hangoutsBy Amy Abrahams and Abigail Malbon
- The best Airbnbs in LisbonOur pick of the best, from the city centre to beachside rentalsBy Abigail Malbon
- The best beaches in and around LisbonLisbon's stunning beaches are easily accessible from the cityBy Abigail Malbon
The UK's Top New Restaurant Awards of 2024
Our editors searched the country for the best openings of the past year. These are the places they loved the most, from London to Bruton.
Beaches
34 best Greek islands to visit in 2025, plus where to stay on each
‘The isles of Greece, the isles of Greece, eternal summer gilds them yet…’
By Katie Silcox and Rachel Howard
Editor recommendations
- Hyde IbizaRead full reviewThe LA club scene has finally infiltrated the White IslePowered By: Booking.com
- WiesergutRead full reviewA family-run Alpine farmstead with mountain-high design aspirationsPowered By: Booking.com
- First in: Spier HotelSouth Africa, Stellenbosch, Spier HotelRead full reviewEmerging from its year-long chrysalis in March 2025, this family-owned hotel has unfurled into one of the Cape Wineland’s most desirable destinationsPowered By: Booking.com
- One&Only, Cape TownRead full reviewIt’s no secret that the One & Only brand name encompasses the pinnacle of luxury resorts, and their Cape Town outpost is yet another jewel in their crown.Powered By: Booking.com
- The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife ResortIndia, Madhya Pradesh, The Oberoi Vindhyavilās Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarh
Food and drink
- Eating & DrinkingThe best bars in London right now: 19 drinking dens we loveOur round-up of the best bars in London, updated every month and covering everywhere from Soho to Shoreditch, Covent Garden to HackneyBy Joanna Taylor
- A love letter to solitude: eating alone is good for us, says author Emma GannonNo longer cause for embarassment or a last resort – Emma Gannon, author of Table for One, says solo dining is something to revel inBy Emma Gannon
- The best restaurants in TokyoTokyo's gastronauts are seeking the flavours of the world – not just Japan's.By Melinda Joe and Tokyo Halfie
- The best new restaurants in the world: 2025 Hot ListThis year's best new dining destinations, from New Orleans to SydneyBy CNT Editors
- The 42 best restaurants in RomeThe complete lowdown on where to eat and drink in the Eternal CityBy Maresa Manara
- Eating & Drinking31 best things to do in London this weekend: 25 - 27 April 2025Condé Nast Traveller's edit of the best things to do in London this weekend, from rooftop parties to thrilling festivals and the hottest new tables in townBy Connor Sturges
- Where the Chefs Eat: José Pizarro's favourite restaurants in AndalusiaThe Spanish chef shares his favourite restaurants in his home-away-from-homeBy Cass Farrar
Affordable travel
- The best cheap breaks for Easter 2025Where to go for a last-minute trip that won't break the bankBy Anya Meyerowitz
- This is officially the cheapest destination in the world in 2024The Post Office's Holiday Money Report showcases the cheapest destinations around the world for a blissful escape in 2025By Connor Sturges
- An affordable guide to the MaldivesFrom alternative flight routes to classic all-inclusive packages, here's how to save money in the MaldivesBy Lee Cobaj and Connor Sturges
- The best affordable spas in LondonThe loveliest places to go for a soothing escape (that are affordable)By Sonya Barber
- The cheapest nicest hotels in ParisAffordable yet stylish stays are plentiful in the French capital. These are some of our favouritesBy Lauren Burvill
Experiencing London through its happy hours
How does London celebrate the happiest hour of them all? With post-work pints on the street, award-winning cocktails, and mind-blowing non-alcoholic concoctions
By Sarah Allard
These Lake District wedding venues will make you swoon
Say ‘I do’ in wildflower meadows and with backdrops of towering fells
By Laura Hampson
Best hiking socks for blister-free trail days
The right pair makes a world of difference
By Emily Pennington
I'm a fashion editor and this is how I wore every spring/summer 2025 trend for a week in Jamaica
From the runway to real life
By Harriet Davey
The best things to do in Puglia
When visiting the heel of Italy's boot, these are the most amazing things to do in Puglia
By Lucrezia Worthington
The best villas in Morocco for group getaways in 2025
All the gang will love these dreamy abodes with a view
The best Airbnbs in Oxford
From characterful Victorian townhouses to waterside apartments on River Cherwell, these are the best Airbnbs in Oxford with perfect placement for exploring this charming city centre
By Ruby Deevoy
My favourite Airbnb: A modern villa set in the Apulian countryside outside Ostuni
I’ve always believed weekends are best spent in Airbnbs or villa rentals. This is my favourite home in Puglia
By Lucrezia Worthington
The future of luxury? The inaugural Vogue Business Global Summit is bringing the brightest minds in fashion to the shores of Lake Como – and you’re invited
You're invited to join a host of luxury CEOs for two days of gala banquets and business as Vogue Business gathers fashion’s power players to the ultimate jet-set locale
By Ben Jureidini
Behind the scenes of Condé Nast Traveller's 2025 Hot List party at The Emory
Attendees travelled from far and wide to raise a toast to the best new hotels in the world right now on Wednesday evening
By Connor Sturges
Inspiration
The best seaside towns in England
The essential summer-holiday guide to England's best seaside towns – what to do, where to eat and the best places to stay
By Harriet O'Brien and Madeleine Bunting
The best travel camera bags for experts and amateurs alike
Keep your gear safe – and easy to access
By Alex Erdekian
Best hotels in Formentera for 2025
Bohemian, elemental, defiantly wild – these are the best hotels in Formentera
By Maya Boyd
The cheapest nicest hotels in Rome
These lovely yet affordable hotels don’t skimp on comfort or style
By Maresa Manara
Destinations
21 best things to do in the Lake District
With startling beauty and a growing culinary scene, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is arguably one of the most attractive places on the planet
By Mhairi Mann and Sarah Rodrigues