‘A world in itself’: how I fell for the peculiar magic of Lundy
Most people visit on a day trip, but stay longer to fully immerse yourself in the wild solitude of this rugged isle off the Devon coast
10 of the best places to celebrate the summer solstice in the UK and Ireland
From Glastonbury to Holy Island, we select atmospheric destinations to mark the longest day of the year
Take a kayak to your cabin: 10 of the best riverside stays in Europe
The life aquatic can be enjoyed to the full at these serene villas, farmhouses and treehouses by the water
‘This is the Amazon of Europe’: a wildlife trip on Romania’s Danube delta
A cruise on the extraordinarily biodiverse watery wilderness offers a father and son close encounters with eagles, pelicans and glossy ibis
The alternative Machu Picchu: a hike to find the ‘real’ lost world of the Incas
At the start of a 3,000-mile journey down the Amazon, our writer witnesses the benefits of community tourism projects on a less crowded option to the Inca Trail
‘We drifted downriver and camped where we liked’: readers’ favourite lake and river breaks in Europe
Go with the flow on these tranquil river and lake trips from Sweden to Romania
White beaches, dolphins, seahorses: I sailed away from Britain, but now I love its coasts more than ever
Sometimes you need to leave to really see the place you came from. Years after sailing solo to Greece, every time I come back I’m astounded by what I find
Tell us: are you making a change to your summer holidays?
Whether it’s holidaying domestically or heading to a destination with a cooler climate, we’d like to hear about anything you’re doing differently this year
Fancy a pre-match pint? If you’re in Frankfurt for the footie, you’ll be on cider rather than beer
Boozy, tongue-popping Apfelwein is the toast of the host city. Here’s where to sample it with your frankfurters
‘It’s very wild. I’ve seen wolves’: a hike through the forests and ghost villages of secret Galicia
Trains from Britain to Spain put me a taxi ride away from Ribeira Sacra – an unspoiled region of river gorges, chestnut groves and rich history
Tell us about your favourite European campsite – you could win a holiday voucher
Share details of a camping holiday in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Sharks, murder and a neolithic ‘spaceship’: the mysteries of Ireland’s new national parks
The ecological jewel of Kerry Marine national park and the archaeological splendour of Brú na Bóinne in the east are the latest additions to the country’s portfolio of protected areas
Fresh air B&B: after yurts and huts, now treehouses are glampers’ favourites
Nostalgia, adventure and ‘childhood whimsy’ drive trend as sleeping amid branches becomes sought-after UK holiday
The South Downs bolthole that offers a ‘complete escape from the world’
The Seven Sisters chalk cliffs are one of the most famous beauty spots on England’s south coast. A trio of newly-renovated cottages is giving guests a chance to immerse themselves in this iconic landscape
Beyond the Lake District: five of the UK’s less-visited national parks
From wild goats to ancient towers and fairytale lakes, our quieter parks hide a wealth of treasures. Here are some highlights in the less-famous five