Self-contained retreats just outside major cities, with easy access to world-class attractions.

The traditional dining experience in Italy is famously familial, unfussy and warm — but even in the coziest spots, feeling at home can take some adjusting.

Once the scrappy outsider of the city’s dining scene, it’s all change for the arty East London neighbourhood, with MICHELIN Guide restaurants now carrying it into its next phase as a go-to for food lovers. We meet the culinary pioneers leading the charge in the Shoreditch of today.

The best restaurants, hotels and activities in the hot beach town.

Soho’s neon-lit drinking scene is constantly evolving, with a fresh new crew of chefs and landlords heralding a modern take on the British pub restaurant. We hear what makes the neighbourhood special from those who know it best: the locals.

From wind-brushed sandbanks in the North Sea to the fog-laced cliffs of the Faroe Islands, newly home to a Two-Star restaurant, these are our MICHELIN Guide-mapped islands that offer a quieter kind of romance and lots of great dining experiences that you won’t forget in a hurry.

In Florence, the only thing better than the view is what’s on your plate — and this city knows how to dish out both in style.

More budget-friendly than the city's grand dame hotels, Florence's boutique hotel stays trade lavish amenities for a cozy, home-like charm.

Our experts have eaten at restaurants all across London, and know exactly where to find its best food. But which neighbourhoods do they love the most? Join the Inspectors as they reveal where they like to spend their dining time and their downtime.

The Cotswolds and romance go hand-in-hand, thanks to its idyllic honey-stone villages and peaceful air. We take a look at some of its southernmost locations with a MICHELIN Guide road trip that takes in everything from the healing waters of Bath to the UK's prettiest village, Castle Combe.

Some stereotype this neighborhood as a Beverly Hills dupe. But locals tell of a more distinctive Polanco.

Dining in Italy is more about feasting than snacking, but what if you’re on a dream solo trip of a lifetime? Our Inspectors have given us their top picks for dining solo in Florence.

In the midst of a vast Italian forest, some 70 percent of travelers arrive alone: and bask in disconnection from the digital and connection to each other.

Kicking off this list is a hotel just 20 minutes from Florence. From vineyards and infinity pools to farm-to-table dining, each of these 12 Tuscan gems lies within a two-hour reach of the city.

The chef behind Brat and Mountain reveals all on where he’d go for a celebration, a night out and more.

Our A-Z of the capital's best hotel spaces for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Our A-Z of the capital's best hotel rooftops, from chic bars and restaurants with aerial outlooks to swimming pools with panoramic views.

Our A-Z of the capital's best value spots for an overnight stay in London.