Eight of the best affordable beach holidays, from Crete to the Costa de la Luz
Kick back and dream of summer with our pick of seaside gems, including a stylish Andalucian bolthole and a villa with views of Stromboli
Turkey as it used to be: the beach resort of Akyaka retains its ramshackle charm
Thirty years after she first visited, our writer is relieved to discover that the town has managed to swerve the worst excesses of tourist development
‘Golden sands meld into the clear turquoise sea’: readers’ favourite beaches in Europe
Our readers bask in the memory of great beach discoveries, from Latvia to Sicily
‘I’ve never felt such a skin-zinging feeling of being alive’: my year of swimming in Nordic seas
Dipping in the freezing waters of Scandinavia, Greenland and Finland was life-changing – and full of warmth thanks to saunas, hot springs and like-minded people
‘Bless you, Alfred Wainwright … and you, Rishi Sunak’: England’s Coast to Coast walk gets an upgrade
The multi-day trail between the Cumbria and North Yorkshire coasts is one of Britain’s most popular, and now upgrades, path repairs and trail officers aim to preserve it for future generations
Australians with British dual citizenship are about to see passport rules change – here’s what you need to know
Dual citizens will be ‘expected to’ use their British passport to travel to the UK from 25 February – this is why, and how much the changes will cost
How to have a sustainable family ski holiday: take the train and head high
Cut out flying and you shred skiing’s carbon footprint. And opting for a high-altitude resort that needs less artificial snow makes it even greener. Les Arcs in the French Alps ticks both boxes
Share a travel tip on a holiday in Scandinavia or Finland
From beautiful cities to dune-backed beaches and spectacular Arctic landscapes, tell us about a memorable trip to Denmark, Sweden, Norway or Finland – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
‘Waves break right on to the bus windscreen’: a car-free trip along County Antrim’s dramatic coast
Three trains, two buses and a ferry take our writer from Essex to Northern Ireland, to enjoy wild swims, whiskey, sandy beaches and the Giant’s Causeway
Bargain tickets and barebones carriages: the ins and outs of travelling Australia by train
In Western Australia, fares have been slashed by 50% this year, while children in NSW travel for just $1. But don’t expect a luxurious journey – or a quick one
50 inspiring travel ideas for 2026, chosen by readers: beaches, city breaks, family holidays and more
Our popular readers’ tips column has been running for 20 years. We’ve selected some highlights from the past 12 months to help you plan your 2026 adventures
‘We were as stuffed as the dumplings’: a tour of Warsaw’s top vegan restaurants
Poland’s capital is now rated above cities like San Francisco and Copenhagen for its vegan options. We sample plant-based schnitzel, ramen and, of course, pierogi
How a TV interior designer is helping revive a remote Scottish island
On Ulva, in the Inner Hebrides, Banjo Beale and his husband are transforming a rundown mansion into their dream hotel, while another adventurous couple have created a charming bothy for hardier folk
Six of the best affordable UK country house hotels to beat the January blues
The festive season can stretch waistbands and wallets to breaking point. Here’s our pick of boltholes for a new year reset – each with a spa and rooms for under £160 a night
A perfect winter walk between two great pubs in Cheshire
This 14-mile section of the Sandstone Trail crosses an ancient landscape of hills, woods and ridges, bookended by two fine old inns