Looking for some intrepid inspiration for the year ahead? Take a leaf out of Monocle’s travel annual, The Escapist, and come along for a tour of the world’s best spots for travel and hospitality. We take to Greece and the mountains of Zagorohoria, head east along Thailand’s Sukhumvit Road for sandy islands and fresh seafood, and meet the chefs, hoteliers and artisans setting Galicia abuzz. Plus: the CEO revolutionising short-term rentals, where to grab a cocktail in New York and what’s next for French hospitality. Make 2025 your year of escape.