An alpine winter feast: cheese, wine and a side dish of snowshoeing in France

A medieval Haute-Savoie village makes a great base for a gourmet break, with delicious comfort food and local wines. And the snowshoeing and skiing aren’t bad either, if you can drag yourself away from the table

Holiday firms reporting surge in demand for long-haul breaks

Thailand and Vietnam now often seen as ‘more cost-effective’ than visiting traditional European favourites

‘When women get together in the outdoors, the energy is incredible’: an adventure weekend in the Highlands

Forty women joined the first ‘Hostel Hoolie’ – an exhilarating programme of hillwalking, climbing, running and socialising in Scotland’s Cairngorms

Share a tip on a spring break in Europe

Whether it was a city break or wildflower-strewn hiking trip, tell us about your favourite spring break – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

Falling for Alassio – the rebirth of an Italian resort

The former fishing village on the Ligurian coast was once a favourite with the wealthy British set. Now instead of tennis and tea parties, it offers scenic treks and seafood feasts in glorious spring sunshine

Away with Mikey Robins: ‘My most stressful trip? I did two weeks in Afghanistan hosting music shows for the troops’

In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about travel, the comedian reveals details of a fishy childhood vacation – and the holiday mistake he’s destined to keep repeating

10 reasons to visit Italy in 2025: the best new holidays and cultural events

Walking and cycling tours, family holidays, great places to stay, blockbuster exhibitions and more launching this year

Exploring Siena, Tuscany’s other artistic masterpiece

A major new exhibition at the National Gallery puts the spotlight on the Tuscan town’s artistic heritage. But nothing beats exploring its historic neighbourhoods on foot

A ‘gorgeous medieval’ town in Tuscany and other readers’ tips across Italy

From a Sicilian city brimming with life to serene Dolomite villages, our tipsters share their Italian highlights

The Bulgarian town where love takes a back seat to wine on Valentine’s Day

In Melnik, Saint Trifon eclipses Saint Valentine as the town celebrates its long history of winemaking

Where tourists seldom tread, part 15: three more UK towns with unsung stories

Our tour of unheralded towns continues with Black Country legends in Dudley, Renaissance-style architecture in Enniskillen and Middlesbrough, birthplace of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

10 restaurants not to miss in Edinburgh – 2025’s ‘most exciting food destination’

The Scottish capital’s new openings and creative chefs have grabbed the attention of the Good Food and Michelin guides. If you’re wondering where to tuck in, try these hot picks

On board the maiden sleeper from Brussels to Venice: we got there in the end

Affordable couchettes, wonderful scenery and good company more than make up for a few teething problems en route

Share a tip on a break in Spain

Tell us about a lesser known corner of Spain – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

Sète: the seaside town with year-round sunshine in the south of France

Surrounded by canals, a lagoon and the Mediterranean, the port town has fabulous seafood and some quirky cultural traditions