The bucket and spade list: 10 new reasons to visit the British seaside this summer
From snorkel trails and seafood restaurants to maritime festivals and a ‘museum of fun’, here’s what’s new and exciting around the UK coast
If you’re fond of seafood and salty air: readers’ favourite places to eat at the British seaside
Our tipsters savour delights at cafes, restaurants and pubs by the sea, from Bangor to Brighton
How I found peace on a mindfulness retreat in south Devon
The Sharpham estate has been offering guests an escape from the stresses of modern life for decades. But could it help our writer to deal with his anxiety?
Island off northern French coast imposes quota to tackle overtourism
The picturesque Ile-de-Bréhat follows major cities such as Amsterdam and Venice with measures to reduce visitors
Bell tents and birdwatching: glamping in a Norfolk wildlife paradise
A pop-up glampsite has opened at Pensthorpe natural park this summer, giving guests the chance to immerse themselves in the wildlife and biodiversity of this Norfolk landscape
Tell us about a break in Spain – you could win a holiday voucher
Share a tip on a great beach, place to stay, unsung city or favourite tapas bar – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
A local’s guide to Galway: ‘As a chef I love the food, but it was the culture that first captivated me’
Michelin-starred chef JP McMahon selects his favourite bars, restaurants and beaches ahead of the Galway Races
10 of the best beaches and islands in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland
With miles of dune-backed beaches and charming seaside towns, Scandinavia and Finland make great destinations for a beach holiday. Here’s our pick
‘I had the beach entirely to myself’: four gorgeous places in France off the tourist trail
The country is large enough to still produce surprises – Roman remains you didn’t know about, a seaside train line, vast empty beaches …
From Normandy to Provence via Alsace: readers’ favourite unsung places in France
Summer night markets, fairytale villages and painterly beaches feature among our tipsters’ travels
Nice and easy: a leisurely cycle, with dog, along the final stage of the Tour de France
The riders won’t have time to take in the beauty of Nice’s Promenade des Anglais, but they’re missing two centuries of seaside architectural treasures
Tell us: if you’ve booked a last minute summer holiday, share why and where you are going
We’re keen to hear from people why they have waited to book their summer holiday this year, and what destinations they will be travelling to
Baltic beauty: exploring Estonia’s northern coast
Mossy marshes, sunny beaches and summer cabins surrounded by flowers recall the childhood idyll of Tove Jansson’s The Summer Book, set in the Gulf of Finland
The UK’s best summer camps for kids
Outdoor activity stays offer plenty fun stuff, from kayaking and climbing to ice-cream making and real-life Cluedo. And sometimes mum and dad can go too
Where tourists seldom tread, part 10: four more towns with hidden histories
We continue our series on towns the guidebook writers skip with visits to Gillingham, Camborne, East Kilbride and Stockport