Government ‘already in talks with hotels’ on tougher border quarantine

Ministers are in talks with hotel chains over plans to force UK arrivals to quarantine at airports, it was claimed today. Travellers could be prevented from using their own accommodation under the proposals being put together by the government. Using GPS tags to ensure compliance is also believed to have been considered. The draconian ‘quarantine hotel’ … Read more

NHS sends Covid patients to HOTELS in desperate attempt to free up beds

The NHS is sending Covid patients to hotels in a desperate attempt to boost capacity on intensive care wards, it has been suggested.  Patients suffering from the virus are already being transferred from King’s College hospital, London, to a nearby Best Western-branded hotel in Croydon, reports The Guardian.  And other trusts are also considering transferring … Read more

Now hospital patients could be discharged early to HOTELS to free up NHS beds for Covid victims

Now hospital patients could be discharged early to HOTELS in bid to free up NHS beds for Covid-19 victims Hotels will soon be housing people discharged from hospital to create bed space The NHS will also be requesting care homes take symptom-free Covid patients  Comes as figures show one in 20 patients are waiting more … Read more

Restaurants and hotels hit hard by coronavirus, ONS data shows

Half of restaurants and hotels forced to shut during lockdown may not have enough cash in reserve to get through the next three months, official data reveals ONS today published latest business survey data for period from 14 to 23 Dec 41% of surveyed food service and accommodation firms shut over period  By Jane Denton For … Read more

The bath is the star in these amazing hotels around the world, from South Africa to Tokyo

The bathroom is unlikely to top anyone’s priority list when planning a holiday. But the best offer a whole lot more than just a place to freshen up. Some are so special you’ll want to soak in them all day. Here’s our guide to the world’s most terrific tubs and their glorious views. At the … Read more

The most ‘exceptional hotels’ for 2021 revealed by Condé Nast Traveller, from Beverly Hills to Bali

When it comes to booking a hotel, don’t settle for bronze or silver – go for gold every time. And don’t waste time hunting around for top properties on the internet, simply consult  Condé Nast Traveller’s Gold List 2021.   The guide pinpoints ‘classic and exceptional’ hotels from around the world and ‘provides inspiration and authoritative … Read more

The hottest new hotels of 2021, from Paris to the Maldives and from the Caribbean to London

While we’ve been stuck at home, new hotels around the world have waited patiently to welcome their first guests.  Here we showcase some of the most hotly anticipated destinations for 2021, with hosts very much at the ready to indulge us, finally, with a much needed break. SHORT HAUL If you crave a glamorous city … Read more

From cool hotels to paddleboarding – treat a loved one this Christmas as we get set to lift lockdown

Near the top of any list of things most missed during 2020 has to be the sheer joy of travel, before the anxiety of wearing a face mask, slathering on hand sanitiser and following arrows in a socially-distanced queue. Many of us have had to cancel sun-filled breaks in exotic climes, a multi-generational family trip … Read more

The best hotels named in the 2021 Tatler Travel Awards, from Cornwall to the Maldives 

The ‘creme de la creme of hotels’ named in the 2021 Tatler Travel Awards, from Cornwall’s ‘magical’ Pig at Harlyn Bay to a private island retreat in the Maldives The 2021 award winners range from ‘tranquil havens hidden high in the mountains to historic icons’  They include the ‘spectacular’ Hotel Excelsior in Venice and the ‘glamorous’ Villa … Read more