Guides

City guides, complete trip itineraries and practical articles to help you plan, all written to accompany the hotels in our atlas.

Complete trips

13 nightsTwo weeks in JapanTokyo energy, Kyoto calm, and the Alps or the hot springs in between.9 nightsTen days in Italy: Rome and the Amalfi CoastAncient Rome, then long days above the sea.10 nightsSouth Africa: Cape Town to the KrugerMountain, vineyards and penguins, then the bush.10 nightsArabia: Dubai, Oman and JordanA tower in the Gulf, a mountain gorge and the road to Petra.

City guides

FranceParis48-hour guideUnited KingdomLondon48-hour guideItalyRome48-hour guideJapanTokyo48-hour guideJapanKyoto48-hour guideSingaporeSingapore48-hour guideMoroccoMarrakech48-hour guideSouth AfricaCape Town48-hour guide

Articles

JapanHow to choose and enjoy your first ryokanTatami, onsen and kaiseki: what to expect in a traditional Japanese inn, and how to pick one.AfricaYour first safari: a complete guideWhere to go, when to go, what a day looks like and what to pack for your first time in the bush.PlanningWhen to book a luxury hotel stayHow far ahead to book, which dates sell out first, and how to stay flexible.FamiliesLuxury travel with children: what really worksHow to choose a hotel that suits both children and parents, from kids' clubs to connecting rooms.EtiquetteHotel etiquette around the worldTipping, dress codes and local customs in the countries we cover.WellbeingHow to beat jet lag on long-haul tripsSimple, practical steps to arrive ready to enjoy your stay.