International hotels

• Chasing the late summer sun at Nido in Corfu

  

  Fleeing the colder weather in London, we made a late summer visit to Corfu to check out The Mar-Bella collection's adult-only suites hotel. If you fancy getting some last-minute sun too, here's what to expect... 

• Checking into the Cala San Miguel Ibiza Resort for 48 hours of food, cocktails and sun

   

  The sleepy chic north side of Ibiza is a world away from the island's other hedonistic side. We got a chance to take a mini break in a beautiful resort that's just opened up a very glamorous beach club. 

• Travel notes: dining with Greek chefs abroad at Elix, a Mar-Bella Collection hotel on the Ionian coast

  

  Luxury Greek hotel Elix welcomed back a Greek chef who made his name in London this summer. We joined ex-Kiln chef Nick Molyviatis for three days of feasting by the Ionian sea.

• 48 hours in Dublin, your 2025 itinerary of the best places to eat and drink

  

  Heading to Dublin for a short break? Here's our 2025 on where to eat, drink and stay in the Irish capital. 

• Living the real Emily in Paris dream at the city's gorgeous new hotel La Fantaisie (and beyond)

   

  The unveiling of a fabulously OTT new hotel in Paris gave us the perfect reason to jump on the Eurostar and head across to France for a quick Parisian minibreak. Here's where we stayed, ate and drank during our stay. 

• Travel notes: Ballynahinch Castle is the perfect country bolthole on the west coast of Ireland

   

  Take a break from the craziness of city life by heading to the country estate of Ballynahinch Castle on the west coast of Ireland. Go wild swimming in the lake, enjoy a pint of Guinness in the pub and try the much-vaunted restaurant by an award-winning Irish chef.

• Checking into METT Marbella - a luxury new beachfront hangout on the Costa del Sol

   

  Right on the beach between Marbella and Estepona, you'll find the METT Marbella - a five-star hotel where everyone is having fun in the sun. We checked in to see if the food and hospitality lived up to the luxe look and feel.

• Test Driving La Zambra - an eighties celeb hangout in Mijas gets a 5 star makeover

   

  Barely a 20-minute drive from Malaga airport is La Zambra. The resort where The Rolling Stones once holidayed has been given a proper 21st Century makeover (with excellent Andalusian-inspired food). We flew over for a look. 

• 48 hours in Granada: where to eat, drink and stay in the Spanish tapas capital

  

  One of Andalucia's best-known cities for its history and architecture, Granada is also the city of the tapa where every drink gets you a free dish. We spent a happy 48 hours wandering the streets and finding the best places to eat and drink.

• Test Driving The Morrison Room at Carton House - fine dining surrounded by Irish history

  

  We head to Carton House hotel in Ireland to see what The Dorchester's ex-head chef is cooking up in the extremely impressive surroundings of The Morrison Room. 

• 48 hours in Malaga: where to eat, drink and stay in the Andalusian coastal city

  

  Use our handy two-day itinerary to make the most of a mini-break in this always-sunny Andalusian city.

• Travel notes: Nordelaia is a perfect Piedmont haven for foodies

  

  This stylish new boutique hotel in the hills of Piedmont sets great store by its food and drink offering. We predict it's going to become a massive hit with London's food-obsessed travellers

• Travel notes: Richard Corrigan's Virginia Park Lodge is the perfect Irish retreat

  

  Richard Corrigan's Virginia Park Lodge estate has been a labour of love for the London-based chef. We took a two-day trip to check out the delights of the 18th-century hunting lodge turned 21st-century country retreat.

• Checking into Castlemartyr resort in Cork - a five star foodie stay

  

  Barely an hour's flight from London you'll find this five star Irish resort hotel complete with stunning new restaurant and plenty to keep you busy for a short break. 

• Lobster buffets and poolside treats - Hot Dinners checks into Jardin del Sol in Mallorca

  

  Looking for a sunshine break that promises Londoners total relaxation? This Mallorcan hideaway fits the bill...