Travel guides

Plan the perfect Mediterranean trip

Beaches, areas, food and timing, written by people who actually go.

From La Pelosa's shallows to the hidden coves of the east, here is where to lay your towel and the best months to beat the crowds.

From La Pelosa's shallows to the hidden coves of the east, here is where to lay your towel and the best months to beat the crowds.

North-west for wild beaches, north-east for glamour, the centre and south for culture: a plain-English guide to choosing your base.

Two very different coastlines. One has the dunes and the value; the other has the Costa Smeralda sparkle. Here is how to decide.

Shallow beaches, short transfers and apartments with a pool: how to plan a Sardinian week that actually relaxes the grown-ups too.

Some weeks call for a pool on the doorstep. These are the residences our guests rebook year after year.

Culurgiones, fregola, suckling pig and a glass of Cannonau: what to order and where, without the tourist traps.

Space, service and budget pull in different directions. A simple framework for choosing the right stay for your party.

Two stunning islands, two very different holidays. Here is the honest comparison for families weighing up the Med.

Book too late and the best residences are gone; book at the right moment and you travel for less. Here is the calendar that works.

Gateway to the archipelago, Palau is one of the north-east's best-kept bases. Here is how to spend your days.