Readers' Favourite Historic Stays Across Europe
Discover incredible historic hotels across Europe where you can time-travel for less. From Venetian palaces to Scottish follies, find your perfect heritage getaway and win a £200 holiday voucher.
Discover incredible historic hotels across Europe where you can time-travel for less. From Venetian palaces to Scottish follies, find your perfect heritage getaway and win a £200 holiday voucher.
Tragedy strikes as a British holidaymaker dies after falling into a Venetian canal following an evening walk with his wife during their Italian getaway.
Escape the tourist traps and discover Chioggia - Italy's enchanting canal city offering authentic Venetian charm at half the price and none of the crowds. Your perfect Italian getaway awaits.
An alarming new scam is sweeping through Venice's picturesque streets, with travellers reporting encounters with fake police officers demanding to see passports and wallets. Discover how to protect yourself from this sophisticated con.
In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis announces plans to return Rome's historic Palazzo della Cancelleria to Italian authorities, signalling a new era of Church-State cooperation under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government.
Discover how Six Senses Rome transforms a 15th-century palazzo into the city's most luxurious wellness sanctuary, complete with Roman baths and panoramic views.
Venice faces its worst flooding in years as severe weather warnings prompt emergency measures. Tourists urged to reconsider travel plans amid rising water levels and safety concerns.
From opulent palazzos to intimate boutique stays, explore our curated selection of Venice's finest hotels for an unforgettable Italian escape.
Venice has launched a controversial €5 entry fee for day-trippers in a bold attempt to manage overtourism and preserve the fragile lagoon city.
Venice confirms a €5 daily tourist tax from 2026. Learn who must pay, how it works, and why the city is implementing this controversial measure to manage overtourism.
British tourists fined €1,500 in Venice after children play football in iconic Piazza San Marco. Local authorities enforce strict rules protecting historic sites from 'unseemly behaviour'.
Discover the opulent Anantara Palazzo Naiadi, a 5-star sanctuary in Rome built atop ancient Roman baths. Our review covers its lavish rooms, Michelin-starred dining, and unrivalled location for exploring the Eternal City.
A British couple's Venetian holiday ends in a ban after they were filmed leaping from a bridge into a historic canal. Discover the consequences of their reckless stunt in one of Italy's most iconic cities.
French actress Léa Seydoux commanded attention on the red carpet at the 80th Venice Film Festival, wearing a breathtaking sheer black gown for the premiere of her new psychological thriller, 'The Beast'.
Idris Elba and wife Sabrina Dhowre pack on the PDA during a romantic Venetian escape, shutting down speculation with a series of passionate kisses, just days after his co-star Rebecca Ferguson was also spotted in the city.
Fashion icon Alexa Chung and actor Tom Sturridge set tongues wagging as they were spotted looking cosy on a boat in Venice, fuelling speculation of a new romance during the 80th Venice Film Festival.
Singer Halsey and actor-fiancé Avan Jogia set the Venice Film Festival ablaze with their affectionate red carpet appearance for the 'Smashing Machine' premiere, showcasing their undeniable chemistry and stylish flair.
Hollywood star Jude Law had a heart-stopping moment in Venice as he narrowly avoided dropping his laptop into the iconic canals while stepping off a water taxi. The 51-year-old actor's graceful recovery saved the day.
Amanda Seyfried stuns at the Venice Film Festival in a near-identical replica of Julia Roberts' iconic 1990 Pretty Woman look, complete with a polka-dot dress and wide-brimmed hat, sparking fashion frenzy and homage debates.
Screen icon Kim Novak, famed for 'Vertigo', receives the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and reveals her astonishing journey from a poverty-stricken childhood to Hollywood royalty in a powerful new documentary.
Emily Blunt commanded attention on the red carpet at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, dazzling in a silver gown for the premiere of her new film 'The Smashing Machine' alongside co-star Dwayne Johnson.
Euphoria heartthrob Jacob Elordi was caught in a fiery confrontation with a Venice Film Festival official during the premiere of his new film 'Poor Things', exposing intense on-set tensions from his Frankenstein role.
Singer Halsey commands attention on the Lido red carpet, delivering a breathtakingly glamorous look in a black corseted gown at the 'The Apprentice' premiere during the Venice Film Festival.
Supermodel Kaia Gerber and actor boyfriend Lewis Pullman were spotted enjoying a romantic evening in Venice, with Gerber turning heads in a chic braless black ensemble during their Italian escapade.
Hollywood star Amanda Seyfried suffered an awkward stumble on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival during the premiere of her new film, 'The Testament of Ann Lee'.
Emily Blunt commanded attention at the Venice Film Festival press call for 'The Smashing Machine,' dazzling in a sheer black gown and a bold 'S&M' necklace. Alongside co-star Dwayne Johnson, the duo promoted their highly anticipated new film.
Catalan auteur Albert Serra returns with a monumental, four-hour cinematic elegy for bullfighting, capturing matador Andrés Roca Rey's final performances in a film that is as beautiful as it is morally complex.
Cristiano Ronaldo's partner, Georgina Rodriguez, showcases staggering luxury in Venice, debuting a colossal diamond ring and a rare Hermès bag just hours after a glittering red carpet appearance.
Clueless star Alicia Silverstone commands attention on the red carpet at the 80th Venice Film Festival, radiating timeless elegance in a flowing emerald gown to premiere her new film 'The Substance'.
Acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro has unveiled his star-studded Netflix adaptation of 'Frankenstein' at the Venice Film Festival, featuring Jacob Elordi as the Creature and Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein.