Easy Escapes
We've found the best hotels in the UK and nearby for an Easy Escape. From luxury hideouts favoured by celebrities to boutique hotels and everything in between.
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Easy escapes: The Merrion Hotel, Dublin
Words by Hannah Moore
By Marie Claire
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Easy escapes: Thyme - Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
By Penny Goldstone
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Easy Escapes: Birch Hotel, Cheshunt
Keen to book a staycation? Meet Birch, the buzzy creative hotspot just forty minutes from London.
By Ally Head
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Easy escapes: a weekend in Dungeness, Kent
By Penny Goldstone
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Easy escapes: Homewood, near Bath
By Penny Goldstone
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Inside Blue Palace, A Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Crete
Whether you love hiking, spa treatments, water sports or simply lounging by the pool – this 5-star resort on the sun-soaked island of Crete will capture your imagination (and your heart)
By Fiona Embleton
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Easy Escapes: Explore the city in Style at Sea Containers London hotel
The perfect London hotel
By Marie Claire
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Easy Escapes: The Fish Hotel, the Cotswolds
This estate hotel is as enchanting as they come...
By Lisa Oxenham
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Easy Escapes: Aqua Sana Spa Review
Lisa Oxenham discovers a wellness retreat with a Scandi snug, treetop sauna, Nordic vibe and great value, all set in a magical forest...
By Lisa Oxenham
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Easy Escapes: Isle of Man
If you’re looking for an adventurous weekend, look no further
By Natalie Lukaitis
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Easy Escapes: Los Angeles
We check out the vibes in the city of Angels...
By Anita Bhagwandas
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Easy Escapes: The Beverly Hills Hotel
We check into the coolest hotel in LA...
By Anita Bhagwandas
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Easy Escapes: Halkidiki, Greece
Five-star resort Ikos Oceania is all-inclusive, but not as you know it
By Hollie Brotherton
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Easy Escapes: Paris, France
24 hours in Paris? Our PA to the Editor proves it can be done
By Caroline Garland
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Easy Escapes: Macdonald Monchique, the Algarve
Jenny Proudfoot jets off to a luxurious mountaintop resort in Portugal.
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Easy Escapes: Debbie Travis’ Tuscan Getaway, Italy
The ultimate relaxation retreat
By Marie Claire
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Easy Escapes: Gran Canaria
Everything you thought about Gran Canaria was mistaken. Lisa Oxenham discovers wellness retreats, thalassotherapy spa hotels, white sandy beaches and great value
By Lisa Oxenham
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Easy Escapes: SHA Wellness Clinic, El Albir, Spain
A hospital with stylish hotel rooms and inspiring views Lisa Oxenham checks in and pushes the reset button…
By Lisa Oxenham
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Easy Escapes: Kefaloniá, Greece
Sarah Shillaker unwinds on the perfect Greek island
By Marie Claire
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Easy Escapes: Florence, Tuscany, Italy
The Tuscan capital is a smart choice for a stylish spring break mixing art, shopping and good times
By Nigel Tisdall
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Easy Escapes: Hacienda Zorita, Valverdón, Salamanca, Spain
Madeleine Spencer kicks back in a charming country hotel with good wine, organic cuisine and a spa
By Madeleine Spencer
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Easy Escapes: Il Borro, Tuscany, Italy
The Ferragamo's private country estate makes a heavenly spot for a spring break
By Nigel Tisdall
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Easy Escapes: Luxury New York
Could it be time for a Manhattan moment? Marie Claire's Travel Editor offers some tips on visiting the Big Apple in style
By Nigel Tisdall
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Easy Escapes: Skiing in Lech, Austria
Caroline Garland hits the slopes in this chic and exclusive resort
By Caroline Garland
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Easy Escapes: Koh Samui, Thailand
Andrea Thompson kicks back on a super-stylish villa break with guaranteed winter sun
By Andrea Thompson
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Easy Escapes: Christmas in Stockholm, Sweden
Fancy a Christmas break that's classy and romantic with excellent shopping? Then head for the Swedish capital
By Nigel Tisdall
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Easy Escapes: Shanti Maurice, Mauritius
Caroline Leaper explores the unspoilt south of this heavenly Indian Ocean island
By Caroline Leaper


