Going to great American cities and want to stay off the obvious tourist trails? David Whitley picks out the hidden hotspots in key US hubs.

What do you get when you cross the city of Venice with the extravagance of Palazzo Versace, then plonk them both in the Nevada desert? Either the best or worst of two worlds colliding. Mark Juddery went to Vegas to find out which.

Sofitel So Bangkok is said to be the more stylish sister of the older Sofitel brand. Here is our verdict on whether this hotel in this tourist hotspot is a winner.