20 of Europe’s best under-the-radar beaches
Even in high summer, Europe has plenty of unspoilt bays and hidden coves where you can escape the crowds
‘Sun-soaked, wave-lapped and never crowded’: Sicily’s idyllic unspoilt beaches
A world away from Italy’s crowded beach resorts, the island’s south-west offers remote golden sands plus villages, vineyards and great restaurants
Holiday cancellations: can you sell or transfer your trip if you can’t get a refund?
A refund depends on the departure date and the booking type – no wonder more people are now selling trips on
Greek island of Zakynthos named most crowded resort in Europe
A new Which? Travel report on overtourism also cites Mallorca and Paris as destinations suffering from an influx of visitors, but some argue that bad behaviour is as much of a problem as numbers
Wine and wilderness: a multi-day hike in South Australia’s Clare Valley
Completed last year and maintained by volunteers, the six-stage trail takes in vineyards, towns and bushland and can easily be broken into shorter walks
‘The softest white sand and crystal-clear water’: readers’ favourite beaches in Europe
Our tipsters bask in the sunshine at town beaches and ‘secret’ bays from Sweden to the Greek islands
‘One bunker is now a surf school’: a tour of Jersey’s wartime coastal defences
This week, the Channel Islands celebrate 80 years since liberation from Nazi occupation, but the fascinating bunkers, tunnels and towers that remain have found a new lease of life
I travelled the length and breadth of Luxembourg by bus – and it didn’t cost me a penny
With free public transport for all – including tourists - exploring the vineyards, mysterious canyons and lush forests of the Grand Duchy couldn’t be easier
A wild walk along Spain’s empty coast – where the desert meets the sea
Saved from tourist development by a ‘favourite daughter of Andalucía’, Cabo de Gata is a spectacular national park perfect for an adventure on foot
Share a tip on your favourite ‘hidden’ garden in the UK
Tell us about a visit to an unsung garden – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Beam me up, Scotland: a journey into outer space in Dumfries and Galloway
Ten years ago, the late land artist Charles Jencks created Crawick Multiverse out of an ugly open-cast mine in southern Scotland. Today, it is an inspiring exploration of the universe
From the mountains to the Med: a self-guided walk in Provence, France
A challenging solo hike through stunning Provençal scenery is eased by lovely inns, dining by the seaside and leaving the planning to the experts
From cassoulet in Carcassonne to patisseries in Paris – a tour of France in 10 classic dishes
France does many foods exceptionally well, but certain areas offer unique and exceptional culinary experiences. We select 10 delicacies and the best regions in which to try them
‘Delicious seafood served with charm and ice-cold white wine’: readers’ favourite restaurants in France
From a hidden gem in Nice to a rustic revelation in Beaujolais and a bargain bistro in Brittany
A luxury lighthouse stay in northern Spain: ‘Windows look east and west to sunrise and sunset’
A renovated lighthouse on the Bay of Biscay is the perfect base for exploring Asturias’s maritime delights