Charley Ward

Including an idyllic farmstay with a swimming pool and a converted Gothic gatehouse

Ahead of the latest series, we chat to the Italian-American actor about unforgettable meals, his favourite restaurants and why Italy still surprises him

We’ve found seven incredible homestays available to book now, from historical houses to modern penthouses with serious views

My first solo trip , right at the tail end of the pandemic, was an accident. I was a homes writer back then, enthusiastically cornering patient

Expect private pools overlooking the Indian Ocean, breezy terraces and direct access to the island’s prettiest beaches

It has an iconic silhouette, lifetime guarantee and solid engineering. Here is our review of the £1,130 aluminium icon – including the one internal packing quirk you need to know

New Balance trainers are stepping all over the first arrondissement and beyond – I’m adding to cart immediately

Forget loose AirTags and flight-day panic – the new July CaseSafe suitcase features a luggage tracker built straight into the frame. We took the case on a 14-hour flight to South Korea to see how this clever tech fared in real life

Expect private pools overlooking the Indian Ocean, breezy terraces and direct access to the island's prettiest beaches

The season’s most tactile texture has shed its coast-bound reputation for su mmer 2026