Fabulous – fully open – hotels in Tuscany, Nice and St Tropez
From a Punjab palace and an Ibizan fortress to a wine-themed Burgundy retreat — plus a new lease of life for London’s old US embassy
When you’ll find your free edition of HTSI magazine with your copy of FT Weekend this year
A Martin Brudnizki triumph with a phenomenal restaurant lights up Le Marais
These historic buildings remain important places of sanctuary, heritage and inspiration for many
Cocoon yourself in a sensory rush inspired by the Belle Époque life and times of Marcel P
A cool urban oasis in an unlikely part of town
A new, decently priced Left Bank stay evokes the glamour of the golden age of transatlantic travel
The Scottish capital’s New Year celebrations are wild but can be overwhelming. Enjoy them to the full with a little strategic planning
From bustling cities to encounters with big cats, a tour by train proves an eye-opening holiday for Kate Maxwell and her children
Oysters, Americans and last-minute reservations: a report from the festive frontlines
Fog disrupts a film crew trying to record a diver’s deep descent without air — written exclusively for the FT by the acclaimed author of ‘Sisters’ and ‘Everything Under’
From London to Bahrain in three hours 38 minutes on Concorde’s first flight
Taking the five-day voyage from New York to Southampton on the sumptuous QE2
FT editors and contributors nominate 32 awe-inspiring holy buildings, from the Temple of Light in Texas to Thailand’s Khuha Kharuehat Pavilion
Visitors to the Himalayan kingdom find mortality at every corner. Maybe that’s why it’s so joyful
Wealthy incomers are driving up house prices — but the real riches await those discovering the wild Tetons on skis
In Ginza, the Japanese brand distils its vision in a ‘retail theme park’
Staying overnight in the zoo’s wooden cabins, visitors can enjoy less hurried encounters with the animals — and wake to the sound of a lion’s growl
Uncover the sharp contrasts of the city’s dual nature — from castle to cathedral to Canongate oyster bar
How the return of priceless looted treasures sparked a creative renaissance
The guesthouse and fashion store owner on where to eat, swim and get cosy by the canal
Britons boosted by improved exchange rate against the euro
Stanley Stewart, Monisha Rajesh, William Dalrymple and many more share their personal discoveries — and disappointments — of the past year
The city is a sushi-lover’s paradise, and the salmon rolls and sashimi punch well above their price
