Tell us about your favourite romantic place in Europe (including the UK) – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

Tell us about your favourite romantic place in Europe (including the UK) – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

Share a tip on a romantic spot – whether city, hotel or mountain top – the best wins £200 towards a Coolstays break Valentine’s Day may be coming up, but we think romance should be year round! We want to hear about a favourite romantic place you’ve discovered on your travels in Europe and the UK. Whether it was a fairytale city, a remote mountain refuge, a beautiful hotel or a candlelit restaurant, tell us where it was and why it was special. The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet wins a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property – the company has more than 3,000 worldwide. The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website. Continue reading...

Delphina Hotels & Resorts: Italy’s Green Jewel of Hospitality

Delphina Hotels & Resorts: Italy’s Green Jewel of Hospitality

When the sun kisses the sapphire waters of Sardinia, and the scent of wild myrtle drifts through the Mediterranean breeze, there’s a name that resonates with travelers seeking both authentic Italian charm and a forward‑thinking spirit of sustainability — Delphina Hotels & Resorts. Crowned Italy’s Leading Hotel Group 2025, Delphina has transformed the concept of luxury travel into something truly harmonious: where genuine hospitality meets heartfelt environmental stewardship. But it’s not just Italy that’s taken notice. At the World Travel Awards, Delphina took center stage with an unprecedented achievement — proudly earning both the World’s Leading Green Independent Hotel Group 2025 and Europe’s Leading Green Independent Hotel Group 2025.