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Luxury holidays

Just 40 minutes from downtown Dubai, but a world away in the desert.

Sleek desert nests an extraordinary twist on ‘glamping’

Dystopian, but make it chic. With personal butlers, fine-dining and French wine, the calibre has officially been raised on glamping.

  • by Jenny Hewett
Anse Source d’Argent, La Digue Seychelles

Indulge: 31 ways to add luxury to your holiday for free (or close to it)

Love the finer things in life? There are ways to add that something extra to your holiday without forking out thousands.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Seats in the new business class cabins will have sliding privacy doors.

The six coolest new business class seats set for take off

These are the best new premium plane seats to look out for in the months ahead – and details on how to find them.

  • by Ramsey Qubein
Qatar Airways’ business class cabin.

The airlines offering cheaper versions of business class

You can save on a business-class fare if you’re willing to forgo some of the perks you’d usually expect.

  • by Michael Gebicki
The Mandarin Oriental, Muscat and its pool.

Luxury hotel brand makes its mark in Middle East and London

Mandarin Oriental’s new Oman hotel embraces the country’s natural beauty, while its discreet London hotel is making its mark on the food scene.

  • by Julietta Jameson
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Chateau de Versailles will host equestrian events in a temporary arena on the Royal Star site.

The best (and worst) times to visit the world’s greatest tourist sites

These are some of the world’s most popular – and crowded – places, but if you plan your visit correctly, you can experience them without the tourist hordes.

  • by Brian Johnston
Atlantis The Royal.

Inside Dubai’s ridiculously over-the-top new resort

Over-the-top opulence? Check. And the buffet has to be seen to be believed. Just don’t mention the dolphins.

  • by Jenny Hewett
The resort, with its pool and tower.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

Explore an overlooked part of Italy from this luxurious resort

The luxurious but unpretentious resort is a tranquil base from which to fully savour the fruits of this culturally rich region of Sicily.

  • by Anthony Dennis
The sumptous piano bar on board the Eastern & Oriental Express.

South-East Asia’s version of the Orient Express is back, better than ever

It might not enjoy the same history as the original Orient Express, but the five-star service and opulent decor have the same appeal.

  • by Penny Watson
The hotel’s famous pool – lined with super-sized statues of Balinese women harvesting rice – is by far the most popular swimming spot among guests.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

This is Bali’s biggest resort, but I felt like I was the only guest here

For a winter sun retreat, Bali’s exclusive Mulia Villas offers an experience requiring minimal effort with rest and relaxation at its heart.

  • by Julia Naughton