It’s 30 years since daily Eurostar services began whisking visitors to Belgium’s capital — and the city known for Tintin and beer is still full of surprises

FROM AUSTRALIA TO UGANDA, WE REVEAL THE WORLD’S MOST EXCITING HOTEL OPENINGS. THE RESULT IS A LIST OF WINNERS AND RUNNERS-UP THAT’S AS VARIED AS IT IS UNPARALLELED — WHETHER YOU WANT TO EAT THE FRESHEST PRODUCE AT AN UPSCALE FARM STAY, FIND DESIGNER DIGS IN THE CITY OR TUNE OUT ON A JUNGLE RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS

This week’s dream: the Waldorf Astoria glitters again ...

The Canal du Rhône au Rhin stretches 237km through the east of France, but we had decided to spend a leisurely trip travelling just 55km, following the River Doubs between the cities of Dole and Besan

Jeremy Ellwood experiences a stay and play visit at this boutique Eden Hotels Collection property set within the beautiful Dartmoor National Park in Devon

In a nutshell An Insta-ready wellness retreat with strong food credentials on the characterful North Yorkshire coast. What’s the vibe? This sprawling coastal chic hotel is owned by Love Island alumnus