Pink flamingos and shimmering lemon groves: exploring Sicily’s Vendicari nature reserve
This wetland south of Syracuse was saved from developers and preserved as an unspoilt haven for migratory birds
Whale watching and skinny dipping: three leisurely days on the Tomaree coastal walk
The 27km trail on the NSW mid-north coast reveals wildlife of the land and sea, plus the option to go clothes-free
Cycling in the tracks of Britain’s camping pioneers from Oxford to Surrey
Britain’s Camping and Caravanning Club started as a cycle camping club 125 years ago. I cycle from its birthplace to one of its oldest campsites to see if its free-wheeling spirit survives
From cool Marseille to a photo-feast in Arles – an art trail through Provence
The French cities of Marseille, Aix, Avignon and Arles boast a wealth of museums and festivals showing work by contemporary artists. Here’s how to make the most of a dazzling cultural summer
Micro-staycations: why are people holidaying an hour away from home?
Mindful of steep airfares and global uncertainty, more and more UK holiday-makers are staying close – very close – to home. Does this mean Milton Keynes is the new Malaga?
Send us a tip about a memorable Greek holiday experience
Tell us about your favourite trip to Greece – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
On the road with the kids: a family driving holiday in Spain and France
Can a long road trip work with children? I set out to relive a classic journey from Bilbao to Saint-Malo I did in my freewheeling 20s
From Sussex to Scotland, my road trip through four centuries of British holidays
A 1,600-mile journey to the wild peaks of Scotland, via Llandudno’s Victorian promenade and the bright lights of Blackpool proved an eye-opener in more ways than one
Journey into the midnight sun: my solo road trip to the top of Norway
I found cinematic landscapes, wild freedom and thousands of miles of perfect solitude on my campervan adventure through the Nordic countries
Hairpin bends and bears on the highway: readers’ favourite European road trips
From Iceland to Italy, you share your best adventures behind the wheel
‘I’m hoping to meet a river goddess’: a wild journey through Britain’s mythic waterways
Follow the folklore and you will discover a landscape full of wonder and powerful women – from a fearsome Scottish warrioress to the first queen of a united England
An epic bikepacking trip on west Sweden’s newest cycle trail
Affordable, family-friendly and largely flat, the Lelångenleden is a gateway to an otherworldly wilderness with wild swimming, canoes and cabins as part the ride
How Porto’s gritty, industrial neighbour became a cool coastal hotspot
Matosinhos was built on fish, but today its retro seafood restaurants and canneries sit alongside great art spaces, museums and landmark architecture
Share a tip on your favourite hike in Europe
Tell us about a memorable hiking trip – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
West Ireland’s magical landscape: where limestone rivers, Hollywood legend and Irish myth converge
The newly designated Joyce Country and Western Lakes Unesco Geopark in Galway and Mayo celebrates a 700-million-year geological history that has produced a unique terrain and rich cultural heritage