The W Hotel Brand Is All Grown Up—and Cooler Than EverBy James BennettAugust 24, 2025 W Hotels’ earlier years were all about bringing a Manhattan vibe to the world. Today, place is key. “When you’re in Prague, you don’t want to…
A cooler costa: the summer glories of northern Spain’s Costa Trasmiera | Spain holidaysBy James BennettAugust 9, 2025 While we all know that “costa” is simply the Spanish word for “coast”, for most of us it has a much wider meaning, evoking all sorts of images,…
‘Who needs the scorching Med?’ Readers’ tips for cooler European coastal holidays | TravelBy James BennettAugust 8, 2025 White sand, dark past on the German BalticSpend some time on Rügen, Germany’s largest island, on its Baltic coast. White sandy beaches and darker history await.…