Sarah James
Deputy Digital Director, Condé Nast Traveler
Contributor
Sarah James is deputy digital editor at Condé Nast Traveller. She moved to London from England's greatest (and most under-rated) city Birmingham in 2016 to complete a Masters in Journalism at City University. She started working at Traveller in 2017, and has visited approximately 112 coffee shops since.
Rosewood Amsterdam
Rosewood's fabled, 10-year-long restoration project in one of Amsterdam's grandest heritage buildings
Style & Culture
I Stayed at the French Riviera Hotel Set to Star in The White Lotus Season 4—Here's What It's Really Like
Hôtel Martinez is ready for its closeup.
Women Who Travel
In Venice With My Mom and Sister, Discovering the Joy of a Cross-Generational Trip
Sarah James on how traveling with the women in her family reminded her that the joy of a girls' trip knows no age
Destinations
The Best Bakeries in London for Scandi-Inspired Treats, French-Style Patisserie, and Retro British Sweets
Londoners are moving on from over-iced cupcakes and stiff chocolate éclairs – from ancient grains to slow fermentation and Scandi-inspired delights, these are the best bakeries in London right now.
Places to Stay
16 Best London Airbnbs, From Quirky East London Penthouses to Sleek Soho Flats
With rates starting at $200 per night.
Food & Drink
The World's Best Bar for 2025 Is in Hong Kong
Plus, this year's full ranking of bars around the world.
Destinations
13 Best Things to Do in San Sebastián
Our top tips for a long weekend in the Basque Country
Style & Culture
Where Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Honeymoon?
Our travel editors weigh in with their best advice.
Destinations
The Best Hotels in Venice, Italy, for a Perfect Mix of History and Glamour
The loveliest places to stay in Venice, from grande dame palazzos to quirky guesthouses.
Places to Stay
Where to Travel for Hot Weather in October
Places where summer isn't quite over, though the crowds have slipped away.
Islands & Beaches
17 Most Beautiful Islands in Italy
From Aeolian Islands dotted off the coast of Sicily to the jet-setters on the foodie island of Sardinia.
News & Advice
The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 Have Been Announced
A longtime Lima favorite at last takes the top spot this year.
Inspiration
How Summer Solstice Is Celebrated Around the World
The most magical Midsummer celebrations to plan a trip around, from Sweden to Stonehenge.
Places To Stay
10 Affordable Hotels in London for Families, Girls Trips, and Solo Travelers
We’ve scoured the capital to find the best options everywhere from leafy Chiswick to cool Shoreditch.
The Hoxton, Shepherd’s Bush
London's urban-cool hotel group has a new trick up its sleeve in West London.
Style & Culture
28 Best Museums in London
From centuries-old galleries to free-of-charge archaeological sites.