East Sicily: what to see plus the best bars, beaches, restaurants and hotels

With baroque palaces, fine beaches and Mount Etna, the Ionian coast is home to most of the island’s crown jewels – underpinned by glorious local food and drink

Record number of big-spending tourists expected in UK this summer

Despite recent terror attacks, Britain can expect a huge influx of foreign visitors, especially from the US and China

Public, New York: the five-star hotel for half the price

Veteran hotelier Ian Schrager’s new venture in Manhattan takes luxury down a notch. Eva Wiseman checks in

Green luxury: most beautiful eco hotels

The green wave that has been taking over the world in the last few years is now also reaching a most unlikely sector: luxury hotels. While luxury and eco paradigms might not seem to go hand in hand at first sight, it’s an actual trend that might just be setting the tone for the future … Read more

Top 10 wine bars in Bordeaux – chosen by experts

It’s arguably the world’s top wine city. So where do local insiders head for a good glass of red or white with food to match?

Kazakhstan calling: a jaw-dropping trip to Astana

As the country gears up for its Expo 2017, the astonishing architecture in its capital blows Sankha Guha’s mind