Kate Lough

Kate Lough is a travel writer, editor and lover of all things Mediterranean, especially Greece.
Editorial Director
A Guide To Mallorca’s Serra De Tramuntana

A Guide To Mallorca’s Serra De Tramuntana

Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana is one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful regions with a mountainous landscape, slow living ethos, farm-to-table restaurants, and luxurious guesthouses.

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Where To Go In May

Where To Go In May

From La Serenissima for the Architecture Biennale to an iconic hotel in Cap d’Antibes and London in the full flush of spring, we handpick the best destinations for the blossom-filled month ahead.

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Where To Go In April

Where To Go In April

Spring is firmly in the air and we’re looking forward to sun-dappled city breaks across Europe and the US, as well as shoulder month stays in the Italian and Portuguese countryside.

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The Most Stylish Hotel Bars In London

The Most Stylish Hotel Bars In London

From izakaya-inspired spots in Knightsbridge to Art Deco beauties in Mayfair, Kate Lough shares her pick of London’s hotel bars where the cocktails are decadent and evenings are full of promise.

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How To Spend A Weekend In The Cotswolds

How To Spend A Weekend In The Cotswolds

With its quintessential villages and idyllic honey stone cottages, the Cotswolds make for the ideal weekend getaway, especially in winter with its long walks and cozy pubs. Kate Lough curates the perfect itinerary, including the loveliest places to eat, drink, sleep — and get a seriously good massage.

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Where To Go In February

Where To Go In February

From storied ski hotels in the ‘Queen of the Dolomites to a new beachside beauty on a lesser-known Indonesian island, Kate Lough handpicks the best destinations for a mid-winter getaway.

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Where To Go In January

Where To Go In January

After the excitement of the holidays, there’s no better time than January to jet off — whether that’s for a dose of winter sun or for a skiing jaunt in the mountains. Here, we share our pick of the best destinations to bookmark to start off the new year in style.

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Where To Go In December

Where To Go In December

The holiday season is approaching, which means Christmas markets are in full swing, ski resorts are opening and there is winter sun to be had in the southern hemisphere. Here, we have curated our favourite destinations for December, from New York City to South Africa.

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Where To Go In November

Where To Go In November

As autumn gets fully underway and the mercury starts the drop, it paves the way for cosy breaks in the British countryside, retreats for food and wine lovers in northern Italy and — for the sunshine seekers among us — the start of the winter sun season, whether you feel like heading to Marrakech or Malibu.

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Eftihia Stefanidi’s Insider Guide To Athens

Eftihia Stefanidi’s Insider Guide To Athens

The co-creator and creative director of Mona and Shila, Athens’ most exciting hotel openings in recent years, Eftihia is a voice to know in the city’s energetic new creative class. Having lived and travelled all over the world, she has now returned to the city she was born and raised in — and here, she shares her little black book of favourite places to eat, drink, escape and dream.

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How To Spend 48 Hours In Rome

How To Spend 48 Hours In Rome

A weekend in the Eternal City is always a dream, whether it’s a romantic getaway or a solo city break. Our editor Kate Lough shares her ideal 48 hours in Rome with you, from the best place to stay, to the galleries and palazzos not to miss, via her must-book trattorias.

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Why You Should Head To Italy’s Piedmont This Autumn

Why You Should Head To Italy’s Piedmont This Autumn

A new gastro-hotel is opening up Piedmont, the unsung hero of Italy to a new breed of visitors. With rolling countryside that is UNESCO-protected and snow-capped mountains on the horizon, it’s a region strewn with fantastic wineries, dotted with Michelin starred restaurants and rich in truffles. The Piedmontese are a people passionately connected to their land, and this is what makes a visit to the understated area quite so unique — especially in autumn, its landscape transforms into a riot of ambers and reds.

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Where To Go In September

Where To Go In September

September is always a dreamy month to take a trip. In the Mediterranean, seas are warm and the high summer crush is over; in the UK, the delights of autumn are creeping in; and city breaks never look lovelier than when temperatures dip and crowds thin out.

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An Insider Guide to Cap Ferret

An Insider Guide to Cap Ferret

Not to be confused with Cap Ferrat… Kate Lough sings the praises of Cap Ferret, a low-key chic beach town on the west coast and France’s best-kept secret.

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How To Navigate Sicily Like A Pro

How To Navigate Sicily Like A Pro

Sicily is one of the most sun-drenched islands in the Mediterranean and a wonderful place to visit in the shoulder months. In spring, the crowds have yet to descend but skies are brilliant and blue, creating perfect conditions for a road trip that explores its beautiful Baroque towns, hearty food culture and breathtaking scenery. From Palermo to Pantelleria, Kate Lough and Sebastian Schoellgen take you on an odyssey around this bewitching Mediterranean island.

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