Steaming in: Galicia’s scenic – and free – thermal baths
In the northern Spanish town of Ourense, locals and visitors luxuriate in warm spring waters at a series of free public baths – or enjoy a private spa for a fiver
Where people who love good food come to holiday: Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal
Its glorious beaches, great food and fine walking make it a magnet for Portuguese families in summer, but this Alentejo resort is largely unknown to British visitors
In May it is bliss, silent except for whistling bee-eaters: Tinos, the Cyclades, Greece
Unlike its noisy neighbour Mykonos, this peaceful island is known for its laid-back cafe-bars, taverna dinners and ancient footpaths that link beautiful villages
Hot ticket: 10 of the best pop-up saunas in the UK
There’s never been a better time to embrace your inner Scandi with a cold plunge and a steam clean
Horses on the beach, fried fish and sherry: Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalucía, Spain
A life-affirming spirit of joy and entertainment builds from noon at the beach bars and restaurants in this laid-back coastal town near Cádiz
It was the rock lobster: the lure of Centuri, Corsica
There is little more to Centuri than the harbour and its restaurants, but the setting on a jagged coastline and the speciality dish lend it a sophistication despite its remoteness
Relaxed old-school glamour: springtime in Cefalù, Sicily
With its extraordinary architecture, maze-like streets and ever-present sunshine, it’s no accident that so many film-makers have used the town as a location
‘I’ve never seen lily pads so big’: readers’ favourite gardens in Europe
Our tipsters enjoy glorious fragrances and waves of shimmering colour at historic and absorbing gardens from Spain to Sweden
Riding the Daffodil Line around England’s ‘golden triangle’
The Herefordshire-Gloucestershire border is famous for its spring flower displays, and a new community-run bus service is the perfect way to explore
Breaking the ice – Estonia comes in from the cold
Tartu’s year as a European capital of culture shines a spotlight on this creative and youthful city and its love of street art, folklore and nature
Long lunches, casual friendships, no one to worry about: solo holidays are brilliant for older women like me
I’ve been travelling alone for 15 years – and loving it. Now that others are catching up, here’s how to make the most of all that me time
Piste off! Skiers fear new lift will threaten La Grave’s old school charm
Proposals to build a cable car to access the retreating glacier have sparked a debate about the future of this low-key resort loved by ski tourers
Tell us about your favourite discovery in France – you could win a holiday voucher
Share details of a trip in France, whether it was a city stay, an adventure or family beach holiday – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
A local’s travel guide to the San Francisco Bay Area: what to eat, see and do in three days
The best spots from Oakland to San Francisco to the Pacific coast – and a tourist-free way to admire the Golden Gate Bridge
A feast for foodies – why Oviedo is Spain’s new capital of gastronomy
The Asturias city is home to revered cider, cheese, meat and beans – and a new rail link now makes it easy to get to from Madrid