Pete’s Eats, north Wales’ famous climbers’ cafe, reopens its doors
This Eryri refuge for hillwalkers and climbers has been reborn, breathing new life into the once-struggling mountain village of Llanberis
‘We awoke to find the Peak District under a blanket of snow’: readers’ favourite rural winter UK breaks
From an ancient castle in Easter Ross to a cosy cabin on Lough Erne, our tipsters share their favourite country boltholes for an active winter escape
Authentic Algarve: exploring Portugal beyond the beach
A series of walking festivals and cultural programmes aim to lure visitors to the Algarve’s woodland interiors and pretty villages to help boost tourism year round
Tell us about a great winter walk in the UK
Share a tip on your favourite route at this time of year – the best entry wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Empty beaches guaranteed: a wintry weekend break in north Devon
With stunning beaches, cosy cafes and a lot fewer people, the unspoilt surfing village of Croyde has just as much to offer out of season
Are you one of the growing number of women going on a solo holiday? We would like to hear from you
UK tour operators have reported an increase in solo traveller bookings, primarily among older women
Share a tip on your favourite outdoor winter activities in the UK
Tell us about your favourite outdoors experience in the winter months – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
I’m hiking in the Dolomites, Italy’s magical mountains – if only I could see them!
Poor weather couldn’t spoil my high-altitude walking trip amid these stunning peaks, especially with delicious, hearty Tyrolean cuisine to keep me going
‘So unchanged it is almost otherworldly’: the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco
For the explorer and author, the desert outpost, irrigated by water from the Atlas mountains, is the perfect place to decompress
‘It’s like stepping into a Renaissance masterpiece’: readers’ favourite unsung places in Italy
The country has so many cultural and historical treasures that relatively few are known to tourists. Our tipsters share their discoveries, from ancient hill towns to a mini Venice
All wrapped up: the 10 best British towns and cities for Christmas shopping with a local flavour
Where better to source what you need for the season than the places with a reputation for making it? From fizz and food to fine art, here’s our festive shopping guide
Exploring the home town of the artist Joseph Wright of Derby
With a new exhibition of his work at the National Gallery in London, a visit to the artist’s home town reveals the landscapes and industry that inspired him
Wetlands and wildlife in the Netherlands: slowing down and connecting with nature in Friesland
The cosy cabins, bike rides and serenity of De Alde Feanen national park make it the perfect place to switch off and unwind in winter
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Tell us about your favourite discovery this year – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
‘It just blew me away’: the new Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk in northern NSW follows ancient trails
Bundjalung man Ashley Moran has a personal connection to the track and says the multiday hike will give walkers a new appreciation of the area’s significance