Loved for their conviviality, unpretentious ambience and dedication to small-scale producers, the capital’s traditional enoteche are a dying breed. Here are five keeping the flame alive
Cece Fein-Hughes gives an insider tour of her spiritual homeland in south Devon
An upscale apartment-style stay complete with a destination restaurant, in the arty Brera district
In the heart of Milan, this urban retreat offers discreet luxury, a cocooning courtyard, Michelin-starred dining and a deeply settling spa
Housed in a medieval convent, this elegant urban haven is favoured by a smart international crowd
With its shiny cars, gleaming bar and starry chef, the luxury fashion house’s hub in Milan is a magnet for the global elite
On the doorstep of a fashion and design hub, this charming seven-suite guesthouse is the style savvy’s insider choice
Set in a knockout location, this spacious and elegant outpost of the luxury brand never loses its personal touch
It’s the once-overshadowed cuisine’s time to shine in the UK capital, with buzzy openings, packed-out old-school spots — and the mouthwatering bifana sandwich now a breakout star
Avoiding the trials of modern sightseeing is more soothing than you might think
Nikki van Dijk on where to find waves, wallabies and wild nature in the southern Australian enclave
In the late 1990s, the W turned hotel lobbies into nightlife destinations. The $100mn revamp of the new global flagship is glamorous, sparkling and camera-ready
Brimming with Old Masters and ancient sculptures, Europe’s ‘most beautiful small museum’ showcases the awe-inspiring collection of a 17th-century cardinal
For delicious, time-honoured dishes served with snapshots of local life, dining at one of the city’s countless ‘esnaf’ restaurants is essential
It’s the spontaneous moments that make life rich and exciting, not the ones for which you have sky-high expectations
Where to start things anew, from Lapland to Laos
Jay Rayner goes for a restorative stroll down Piccadilly and is ambushed by temptation
From hair studios to sound baths, these wellness venues are a cut above
The capital has recently become the most expensive city in Spain per square metre — and change is happening fast. Some are questioning if its identity is in jeopardy
The deputy managing director of the French-Japanese fashion, music and café brand takes us to her favourite eateries, bakery — and confectioner
The FT’s film critic takes us on a cine-tour of the megalopolis, featuring James Bond chases, a psychedelic heist, domestic dramas and the music of its streets
Winter outings for when the sofa slobbing starts to wear
World’s largest museum faces calls to ditch €1.15bn revamp as series of crises exposes more basic challenges
At his omakase restaurant, Shingo Akikuni brings depth and discipline to a spontaneous city. His Miami exists in the sweet spot between ‘loud and quiet, fast and slow’
The debuts that most delighted the FT’s food writers and editors this year
