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Where is Hot in August? 7 Best Destinations to Add to Your List
From South Africa to Peru, here are the best destinations to add to your list for an extra dose of sunshine this August.
August in the UK is hit and miss at the best of times. While it’s a beguiling time of the year thanks to the onset of autumn, (think ripening blackberries and harvest hoards) bouts of uninterrupted sunshine are few and far between.
If you’re craving an extra dose of solar bliss, there are multiple destinations across the globe that promise unrivalled sunshine and warmth. From the safari heartland of...
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South Tyrol: Get Straight To The Heart Of This Mountain...
When you have a cantilevered infinity pool in your sights — jutting straight out of the mountainside and towards the castle ruins, opposite — there’s nothing unreasonable about wanting to land and reach your accommodation as swiftly as possible. Fortunately, SkyAlps has upped its summer offering, increasing from two flights per week to three. Which means that I can fly directly from Gatwick to Bolzano, located in South Tyrol, northern Italy. From there, it’s just a 30-minute drive to our hotel, Der Waldhof, part of the Belvita Leading Wellness Hotels Sudtirol group. Before SkyAlps was founded in 2021, visitors to the region would have needed to fly to Milan, Venice, Verona or Innsbruck —each of which requires a lengthy transfer.
The Culinary Winds Of Change Blowing Through Tenerife
Canarians are typically more used to the trade winds blowing from across the Atlantic Ocean. However, in the last few years, it is the culinary winds of change that have been blowing through Tenerife. Yes, you can still enjoy fast food favourites at Playa de las Americas such as cheese-laden pizzas and greasy fish and chips. However, dig a little deeper and you will find innovation and sustainability aplenty.
Discovering The Athens Riviera
Half an hour south of the Parthenon, a quieter corner of Greece is drawing fresh attention. The Athens Riviera, the coastal sweep from Piraeus to Cape Sounio, has long been overshadowed by the islands, seen more as a suburban sprawl than a destination in its own right. But things are changing. Once dismissed as a straggly extension of the capital city, it’s now drawing a different kind of traveller: one who wants museums and Michelin-level meals in the morning, a swim before lunch, and sunset cocktails without a ferry timetable to obey.
Living My Best Film Star Life At The Avani Rio Novo, Venice
No decaying, pastel-hued plaster. No splashing of water against walls. No scud of boat engines directly outside. Can this even be Venice? It can, and it is: the Avani Rio Novo Venice is one of the Avani’s more recent openings, occupying a 1950s building in the Dorsoduro neighbourhood, which is within walking distance of the bus and train stations. That’s right - you don’t even need to board a water taxi to get there.
Art, Appetite And The Thames: A Night Spent At Sea...
Perched on the buzzing South Bank, Sea Containers invites guests to experience London through a cultural lens. This ethos is fully realised in its ‘Culture Vulture’ package, which seamlessly blends luxury accommodation with art immersion and fine dining. Opting for this curated experience, I checked in for a night of creative exploration and culinary indulgence, punctuated by a visit to the Hayward Gallery’s highly anticipated Yoshitomo Nara retrospective.
Crete's Crown Jewel: Luxme White
Having everything you desire within an arm’s reach sounds too good to be true. While many resorts make such grand claims, the reality can be a long way from the marketing team’s promises. But love it or hate it, the all-inclusive concept is here to stay – a memorable experience hinges on finding the right one. Grecotel, a family-run collection of hotels and resorts across Greece, has perfected the formula. LUXME epitomises the group’s luxury-made- easy concept, which operates on an ultra all-inclusive basis. This package offers gold-class amenities and world-class service in a breathtaking setting. From the minute you ascend the stairs at LUXME White, you’re greeted with an enchanting view of sea, sky and palm trees. Setting the tone for relaxation and luxury, it’s instantly clear that this all-inclusive is a cut above the rest.