Spain’s very own sakura: cherry blossom season in the Jerte valley
You don’t have to travel to Japan to see a stunning floral display. Every spring, this corner of Extremadura is transformed as two million trees come into bloom
‘A scramble down to a gorgeous expanse of beach’: readers’ favourite unsung places in Wales
From magical swimming spots to museums and pizza joints, our readers share their top Welsh discoveries
Bad Bunny was spotted at the Rusty Rabbit cafe. What other Sydney spots should he hop along to?
From White Rabbit Gallery to carrot sorbet at Cafe Paci, here are some rabbit-adjacent places the superstar should visit as he begins his Australian tour
Zoning in on Ménilmontant, Paris: ‘bohemian, arty and off the tourist trail’
This former industrial quartier is now getting noticed for its community-focused art spaces, lively local bars and inexpensive north African food
Rolling hills, rich heritage and great pubs: a car-free break in Leicestershire
This picturesque corner of the East Midlands is a well-kept secret and it’s great for exploring by public transport
Where tourists seldom tread, part 20: three UK towns that feel like home
Our writer returns to three passed-over places where he used to live – Harrow, Clitheroe and Princetown in Devon
Tell us about a favourite break on a European island
From the sun-kissed isles of the Med to the wild beauty of the Outer Hebrides, we’d love to hear about your memorable island escapes – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Hiking on the roof of North Africa: a trek to Morocco’s tallest peak
A fabled boutique hotel in the Atlas mountains makes a stunning base for hikes to spectacular viewpoints
‘A natural paradise’: the south of France’s beautiful blue lagoon
With pine-fringed beaches, crystal waters and affordable seafood restaurants, L’Étang de Thau is a hidden gem worth visiting at any time of year
How the beaches, culture and people of Corfu hit me for six
A cricket match kindled my love affair with the Greek island, inspiring both a literary festival and my new novel
‘Avignon warmed our bones and fed our souls’: readers’ favourite early spring trips to southern Europe
The best places to seek respite from the wintry UK weather in France, Italy and Germany
In the footsteps of a Welsh borderlands baddie: walking the Mortimer Trail
A trail named after a brutal marcher lord passes through tranquil countryside between Shropshire and Herefordshire but is rich in reminders of the area’s turbulent past
Forget the Algarve – Portugal’s best winter escape is in the mountains
A century ago, the Serra da Estrela mountains were Portugal’s answer to the Swiss health resorts of St Moritz and Davos. Now, a historic sanatorium has been given a 21st-century makeover and is drawing people back to the hills
‘Swim, soak, switch off’: an off-grid cabin stay in the Scottish Borders
A cabin on a farm near Hawick, known for its whisky and woollens, offers wild seclusion – and a great base for exploring an overlooked region
Share a tip on a favourite family adventure in Europe
Tell us about a memorable trip where you tried something new as a family – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break