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Steve McKenna is based in the UK, but is usually drawn to sunnier climes. He has a special affection for Mediterranean Europe, south-east Asia and Latin America.

Flamboyant new Paris hotel channels Wes Anderson with eye-popping aesthetics
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Hotel reviews

Flamboyant new Paris hotel channels Wes Anderson with eye-popping aesthetics

This vivacious hotel is exquisitely crafted and superbly located, making it a fabulous addition to Paris’ high-end hotel scene.

  • by Steve McKenna
Beyond tourist traps and ruins: Athens’ coolest neighbourhoods

Beyond tourist traps and ruins: Athens’ coolest neighbourhoods

It pays to stray from the most well-worn paths in this exciting cultural city.

  • by Steve McKenna
Scotland’s first vertical distillery is a must-visit in Edinburgh

Scotland’s first vertical distillery is a must-visit in Edinburgh

The only way is up for this newbie on Edinburgh’s reborn waterfront which now has the country’s first vertical whisky distillery.

  • by Steve McKenna
Britain’s oldest city? It’s not London

Britain’s oldest city? It’s not London

Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, is an enriching side trip crammed with intrigue (and great oysters).

  • by Steve McKenna
Forget Disneyland Paris, this is France’s wildest theme park

Forget Disneyland Paris, this is France’s wildest theme park

There are no rides at Puy du Fou, but there are so many swashbuckling shows and experiences you’ll struggle to fit them all in.

  • by Steve McKenna
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Despite Brexit, travelling Ireland and Northern Ireland is still easy

Despite Brexit, travelling Ireland and Northern Ireland is still easy

Whichever way you go, things tend to work out just grand in Ireland.

  • by Steve McKenna
The UK’s defunct railway lines and steam trains splutter back to life

The UK’s defunct railway lines and steam trains splutter back to life

Operated by train-loving volunteers, Britain’s heritage railways are ripe with memorable days out.

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Beyond the centre: Six of the coolest parts of Vienna

Beyond the centre: Six of the coolest parts of Vienna

Step beyond the city’s ravishing historic core to savour these alluring Viennese locales.

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World-heritage listed ‘Stream in the Sky’ will take your breath away

World-heritage listed ‘Stream in the Sky’ will take your breath away

Cinematic stardust sprinkles this uplifting pocket of North Wales; don’t miss the aqueduct you can walk 38 metres above the River Dee.

  • by Steve McKenna
Six of the best new London hotels

Six of the best new London hotels

A converted power station or a rock ‘n’ roll themed stay? There’s no shortage of trendy stays in the UK’s capital.

  • by Steve McKenna