‘An epic expanse of golden sand’: the sweeping appeal of North Devon
It’s long been a magnet for surfers, but will this coast’s relaxed vibe and huge beaches persuade a lifelong Cornwall lover to switch allegiance?
Castles, causeways and crab sandwiches in Northumberland
Six great things to do on England’s north-east coast
Le Touquet: old-world glamour on the French coast
Go for a bit of Hollywood, hedonism and history… stay for the beach
‘The Salt Path gave us back our life’: walking back to happiness on Cornwall’s South West Coast Path
As a film of Raynor Winn’s bestselling memoir The Salt Path is released, we follow in her footsteps along the Cornish section
Wombats, wallabies and whales: four days walking in Wilsons Promontory national park
It’s one of Victoria’s favourite national parks for good reason. Hiking the park’s south reveals stunning coastlines and complex history, topped off by a night in a lighthouse
‘It’s like having lunch on an ocean liner’: readers’ favourite UK seaside restaurants and cafes
From coffee and cake right on the beach to oysters straight from the sea, our tipsters share their favourite places to eat with a view of the waves
A walk with Romans and ghosts on the Great North Road
Tracing part of an ancient highway in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire – now the A1 – proves rich in stories going back 2,000 years
Raptors delight: a bird safari in the Forest of Bowland
The north of England’s most overlooked natural beauty spot is home to wild terrain and some of the UK’s rarest birds, including the spectacular hen harrier
‘A muddy ride into Romania’s dreamy countryside’: cycling the Via Transilvanica
The challenging 870-mile trail cuts diagonally across Romania and takes in mountain meadows, fairytale forests and medieval monasteries
Share a tip on food and drink finds in France
Tell us about a brilliant culinary experience in France – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
10 Lisbon restaurants I’d recommend to a friend visiting the city
A local food writer selects places to eat that offer a flavour of Lisbon’s fast-evolving restaurant scene
The ghostly allure of Dungeness, Kent
It’s an arid and mysterious place, yet it’s precisely these charms that captivate visitors – and our writer
‘I’m super worried’: fewer UK tourists visiting US amid Trump’s policies and rhetoric
Number of Brits crossing Atlantic down 14.3% from 2024 – and the travel industry fears decline could continue
What’s new in Portugal? 10 reasons to visit in 2025
From modern art in Lisbon and yoga on the Algarve to food festivals, coastal hikes, surfing and cycling, it’s all going on in one of Europe’s favourite destinations
Looking for the authentic Algarve? Go in the low season – and to Tavira
With wild beaches, gorgeous countryside and delicious seafood, Tavira and its surrounding villages have plenty to offer, even outside summer