Get your skates on: 10 of the best pop-up ice rinks in the UK
From city rooftops to seafront winter wonderlands, these are some of the best places to slide into Christmas
Share a tip on taking part in an organised challenge in the UK or overseas
From charity treks to open water swims and urban trail runs, tell us about a trip based around a physical challenge – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
‘It’s like striding across the top of the world’: the Pennines’ new Roof of England walk
The route showcases the North Pennines’ unsung landscapes. We road test a 50-mile section that takes in golden forests, high moors and pretty villages
‘I was hooked’: the rise of the intrepid female solo traveller
Women of all ages, especially older ones, are actively choosing to travel alone. What’s behind the trend?
Winter warmer in the woods: a sizzling sauna and cool, cosy cabin deep in a Sussex forest
Architect-built cabins and a sauna blend seamlessly into the High Weald landscape and make the most of its magnificent views
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