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Rachael Thompson

Travel Journalist

Rachael Thompson is a freelance travel journalist, editor and hotel addict based in the UK. She was formerly International Traveller's Evergreen Editor and was responsible for the foundational content ahead of its website relaunch, as well as managing and growing the brand’s destination guides. With a background in design and travel media, Rachael is dedicated to creating content that is as much informational as it is beautiful. She began her career at Belle magazine, before taking up editorial roles at Homes to Love and Bed Threads. Next on her travel wish list is Malta.

Is this Wes Anderson-style hotel Copenhagen’s coolest stay?

Watershed's floating sauna on Lake Whakatipu
New Zealand

A new floating sauna with mountain views is coming to Queenstown this month

Watershed combines hot temperatures with the refreshing waters of Lake Whakatipu.

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worlds 50 best vineyards
World

Revealed: The World’s 50 Best Vineyards for 2025

The World’s 50 best vineyards have just been announced in Australia.

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Grand Egyptian Museum
Africa

Egypt’s $1 billion museum finally opens after two decades

The highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) showcases Tutankhamen’s full tomb for the first time.

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scenic views from the balcony of SO/ Paris
Paris

This fashion-forward hotel in Paris has Eiffel Tower, Seine River and Notre Dame views

SO/ Paris exudes chic modern vibes in one of the city’s best areas.

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A cabin on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Europe

The first-ever train journey from Paris to the Amalfi Coast is pure romance

Idyllic coastal vistas, historical cityscapes, archaeological sites and Italian glamour await.

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This luxury Ganges cruise reveals India’s top highlights
India

This luxury Ganges cruise reveals India’s top highlights

A cruise along India’s sacred Ganges offers moments of quiet reflection amid the vivid rhythm of the Indian subcontinent.

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the exterior of Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes
France

This luxury landmark is the only place to stay in Bordeaux

Despite a three-day migraine, this five-star gem still made me fall in love with Bordeaux.

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the front exterior of Hotel Bella Grande
Denmark

Is this Wes Anderson-style hotel Copenhagen’s coolest stay?

The sustainably-minded Hotel Bella Grande is officially Copenhagen’s “it” hotel.

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A lavishly decorated living room S.S. La Venezia
Europe

This new river-to-sea journey from Venice to the Greek Isles is the ultimate summer upgrade

Seabourn and Uniworld have joined forces to sail you from Venice to the Greek Isles aboard two elegant ships.

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