RRachael Thompson
Travel Journalist
Orient Express unveils a lavish New Year’s Eve journey across Italy

Just in: the ultra-luxe Paris hotel confirmed for ‘The White Lotus’ season 4
One of the Parisian filming locations has just been revealed, and it’s as fabulous as you’d expect.
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The world’s best historical stays as voted by readers
Add these storied stays to your wishlist.
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Hyper-localisation is the new benchmark in world-class hotel design
Today’s hotels are increasingly becoming part of the environment they sit within, embracing the local culture and inviting both visitors and locals inside.
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Luxury sightseeing train from Osaka to Mount Kōya to launch in April
A new way to reach the base of the UNESCO-listed area has been revealed.
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Revealed: Europe’s best beaches, according to travellers
TripAdvisor has released its Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best list.
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Famous Japan cherry blossom festival cancelled amid overtourism concerns
The annual Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossom Festival near Mount Fuji won’t go ahead due to concerns about overtourism.
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Gaudi’s Casa Batlló opens its hidden second floor to the public for the first time
Visitors can now explore this once-secret section of Casa Batlló, which will host contemporary art exhibitions.
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This tropical haven just beat Bali as the best island escape
Our readers have voted the Maldives as their favourite island destination.
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Orient Express unveils a lavish New Year’s Eve journey across Italy
Celebrate the New Year la dolce vita-style.
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