Behind the scenes
Mia MensahJun 14, 2026
Behind the scenes with our hotel inspectors
What our team checks on every visit, from water pressure to noise at 2 am, before a hotel joins our list.
Mia MensahJun 14, 2026 Tailor-made trips
The best price, or we match it
Find the same room cheaper elsewhere before you travel and we refund the difference, with no forms to chase.
Curated staysEvery hotel is visited by our team and chosen for character, comfort and location.
Best price guaranteeFind the same stay cheaper before you travel and we refund the difference.
Local guidesGuides who live in each city lead small groups to the places locals love.
Pack your bags, we handle the rest
Transfers, rental car, restaurant tables and tickets are booked before you leave, all in one itinerary on your phone.
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1,268
11.8%Guests
3,261
10.6%Occupancy
69.1%
4.8%Average stay
5 days
24.0%
Guides
Kai NguyenMay 15, 2026
Ten weekend escapes within two hours of home
Old towns, lake cabins and coastal villages you can reach by train or a short flight, with our favourite hotel in each.
Kai NguyenMay 15, 2026
Tips
Ava TanakaApr 15, 2026
How to pack for two weeks with one bag
Our travel team's tested list, from three pairs of shoes to the rolling method that leaves room for souvenirs.
Ava TanakaApr 15, 2026Getting started
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Destinations
Places we love
The beaches, cities and mountain towns our team keeps going back to.
Travel experts
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BeachSep 21, 2026 · 9 min read
Hidden beaches of the Mediterranean
Seven coves in Greece, Sardinia and Croatia that stay quiet in July, and how to reach them by boat or on foot.
Elena KowalskiCultureJun 25, 2026 · 5 min read
The best time of year to visit Japan
Cherry blossom draws the crowds in April. Here is why late autumn may be the better month to go.
Jonah OkaforNewsApr 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Our favourite small hotels this year
Twelve hotels with fewer than thirty rooms that our team stayed in and would happily book again.
Freya KimSupport
Before you book
Cancellations, insurance, flights and custom trips, answered by our travel team.
Most stays offer free cancellation until a few days before arrival. Each offer shows the exact terms.
Packages include flights. Stays and tours can also be booked on their own.
Yes, filter for family rooms, kids' clubs and activities for all ages.
Yes, you can add trusted insurance when you book or any time before you travel.
Call our 24/7 line and we will sort it out, wherever you are.
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01Hotel bookingHand-picked hotels checked by our own team, from small guesthouses to sea view suites.02Guided toursSmall-group walks and day trips led by local guides, with twelve guests at most.03Airport transfersA driver waits at arrivals with your name, even when the flight lands late.04Travel insuranceCover for cancellation, medical costs abroad and lost luggage, added in one click.05Car rentalPick up at the airport with unlimited mileage and free cancellation on most cars.
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