A great escape

A contemplative residence in the Portuguese countryside combines monastic restraint with rustic charm

Once a quiet fishing village west of Lisbon, Cascais became an unlikely hive of activity during the Second World War, attracting regal refugees and intelligence operatives in equal measure. Russell Higham investigates its enduring glamour–and its connection to Casino Royale

Breathtakingly unique, this boutique hotel in a Mexican surfer town shows how concrete can be used to create a contemplative look

Tucked away behind a stone wall in a lush, landscaped garden on the coast of Mallorca, this carefully renovated home is a celebration of simplicity and laid-back living

What does luxury look like today? We talk to the interior designers behind four of 2025’s most anticipated hotels to discover their secrets

Is a ring of 36 cherubs excessive? Perhaps, but those are only the ones around the southern Italian city of Lecce’s Basilica of Santa Croce’s rose window; I count dozens of additional cheeky winged ba