Forget Florence: six of the best towns in Tuscany to escape overtourism
Beyond the Tuscan capital, there are exquisite towns with Medici fortresses, stunning frescoes, Roman amphitheatres – and not a selfie stick in sight
Perfect Padua and a Greek theatre in Sicily: readers’ favourite places in Italy
From cycling in the Cinque Terre to sipping espresso at a secret spot overlooking the Colosseum, here are some of your Italian highlights
A fashion-lover’s guide to Antwerp, Europe’s alternative style capital
In the 1980s ‘the Antwerp Six’ put Flanders on the fashion map. Now a major new exhibition celebrates the designers’ legacy and provides the perfect excuse to visit Belgium’s vibrant second city
‘The horror – 14 alarms in the morning’: backpacker hostels evolve as young people seek privacy over packed dorms
Out with wild parties, in with soft lighting and wellness centres. Welcome to the new age of backpacking
Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th birthday is a great excuse to explore the Sussex forest that inspired the books
To mark the anniversary there are dozens of events planned around Ashdown Forest (aka the Hundred Acre Wood) – and, of course, playing Pooh Sticks is always a good idea
Tell us: have your holiday plans changed in light of recent world events?
If you’ve changed your holiday plans, we’d like to hear from you
How to holiday as a single-parent family? A back-to-nature retreat in west Wales worked for us
Tucked away in a remote valley, these cosy off-grid cabins come with a wild-swimming pond, loads of wildlife and a farm where kids can run free
Share a tip on your favourite beach bar or restaurant in Europe, including the UK
Tell us about a great place to eat or drink on the beach – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Where to find Scotland’s best seafood. Clue: these places are just metres from the water
The Highlands and Islands are rightly lauded for their superb seafood – but these days it’s not reserved for fine dining and can be found at the simplest waterside shacks and inns
10 of the best scenic stays in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
From a beachside bothy to a Highland bunkhouse and lochside inn, here are some of Scotland’s bonniest boltholes
Can Europe avoid a summer of holiday flight and cross-Channel travel chaos?
Passengers face risk of cancellations due to fuel shortages – and long airport queues due to EU entry-exit system
What are my rights if flights are cancelled and holidays disrupted due to fuel shortage?
The Middle East war and the EU’s new entry-exit system could lead to travel misery this summer, but there are ways to mitigate it
Scotland in bloom: wildflowers turn the Outer Hebrides into a Technicolor dream
The machair is nature’s dazzling display on these remote islands, but this rare habitat also plays a vital role for wildlife and the resurgent crofting community
Lochs, bothies and burial chambers: readers’ favourite trips in Scotland
From the epic landscapes of the Highlands and islands to intimate local community events, our readers share their best finds in Scotland
‘Bath, Harrogate … Woodhall?’ A short break in one of the UK’s most forgotten spa towns
The Lincolnshire village, the height of fashion a century ago, offers fascinating history, a woodland cinema, excellent cycle routes and a deeply restorative feel