September 2020

The great escape

What does escape mean to you? For some, it’s about hitting the pause button on the everyday, while for others it’s about swapping the ordinary for the extraordinary

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What does it mean to escape?

Explorer, traveller and wanderlust wonder woman Christina Dodwell shares her experiences of life in lockdown

2021 dream trips

Fuel your wanderlust now, fly later: our expert panel picks the travel experiences that are worth planning a year in advance

How I travel as a Black woman

Award-winning writer and photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström describes the highs and lows of skin-deep encounters across the world

The Brit List

Mini-skirts, movie nights and The Mayflower – here’s the best of Britain in September 2020

Hot hotels

Our mission is simple: find the hotels that meet High Life’s exacting standards and tell you all about them

The Algarve: ready and waiting for you

Enjoy Portugal's endless sunshine, miles of beaches and delicious Mediterranean cuisine

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How to get a greater sense of escape on your next trip

Here comes the science: clinical psychologist Dr Sophie Mort reveals how to maximise that holiday high

Photo journal: Nice

Glamorous, hot and less than two hours away, Nice is a travel must-see location for any wanderer

Easy family holidays

Looking for holiday inspiration? We curate the best places to travel en famille

10,000 step city guide: Amsterdam

Delve into the historic nooks and crannies of one of Europe’s most eclectic cities with our step-by-step guide to the capital of the Netherlands

Jersey: a dreamy island break

With miles of clean beaches, superlative cuisine and safety at the heart of all activities, Jersey is a dream come true for holidaymakers

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The high/low guide to... Dubai

Whether you’re on a budget or going all out, we have all the options covered for a memorable trip to Dubai

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A place in the sun

Fancy soaking up some rays and kicking back to the smooth sounds of the ocean? Look no further.

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The connoisseur: Camille Walala

Artist Camille Walala sits down with High Life to talk fake food, dream cities and how to plan a holiday on Instagram

The edit

Krissy Turner, shopping editor at the Telegraph, gives us the lowdown on luxurious travel items that’ll add oomph to your next adventure

The world’s ultimate… escapes for social distancing

Leave the pressures of modern life far behind for the blissful solitude of holidays that are a world apart

The new business city guide to Zurich

The startup scene in Switzerland’s largest city is experiencing exponential growth. Alison Langley reports

The top ten... business gadgets

A guide to the latest, most essential travel devices to make your next flight business ready

What can we learn about business from America?

When it comes to new business ideas, the brightest thinking still comes from the USA

Costa Rica: A nature lover's paradise

Lush jungle, deserted beaches and extraordinary wildlife, Costa Rica packs an ecological punch

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Sense of place: Madeira

Discover a world where bathing in natural pools, trekking through vibrant rainforests and reclining on soft, black-sand beaches are the norm

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Partner news: Kidzania

KidZania, one of London’s most popular attractions lets children act out their future fantasies in a city created just for them