Sand and the city: Sotogrande and Seville
Places

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this classic Spanish-holiday pairing

Culture

The 61st edition of the Venice Biennale is full of shock, shake-ups and some surprisingly moving moments. From gasp-inducing performances to newly opened art islands, here are the shows worth making the trip for…

What to see at the 2026 Venice Biennale
Places

Rebecca McVeigh tours the Riviera’s new private-island escape, making its debut in the former home of pastis pioneer Paul Ricard this summer

First look: inside Zannier Île de Bendor
Places

Writer Gemma Askham shows us what not to miss in the Basque base — where promenading is life, you’ll feel as chill as a surfer and great food keeps on coming

48 hours in… Biarritz
Places

Smith scribe Caroline Lewis plots out a weekend itinerary in the sultry Spanish city, including where to eat, drink, sleep and — most importantly — flamenco

48 hours in… Seville
Places

A Provençal vineyard, a fashion-world founder, a gallerist, and a quietly growing hotel empire: Rebecca McVeigh heads to Provence to mark 10 years of Fontenille

The Fontenille Collection at 10: the hotel brand that conquered France and beyond
Places

Resident South Saxon Kate Weir shines a light on the bijou boutiques, arms-wide-open bars and community-cementing events that seaside minibreakers must not miss

Indie label: the essential guide to Hastings
Style

Whether it’s a bougie beach club or a countryside restaurant, Ibiza’s hottest eateries come with a side of retail, says fashion and lifestyle editor Rebecca Tay

Eat, shop, rave, repeat: Ibiza’s best boutique stores
Places

Oh, those summer nights — best spent at our just-landed hotels

Editors' picks for June
Places

Talismans, creative royalty and an atmosphere as warm as a Westcombe cheddar puff: this Somerset stay has undisputed cultural cache

The review: Number One Bruton
Design

Can rugs drive social change? The founder of Shame Studios is using bold design and philanthropic collaborations to prove they can

Meet the Makers: Hector Coombs