Shipwrecks, sea birds and whale spotting: exploring Ireland’s first marine park
A vast swathe of the rugged Kerry coast and its Atlantic isles is now a protected haven for wildlife, and the occasional Jedi knight
From grape stomping to truffle hunting: 10 great harvest festival trips in Europe
Autumn is a great time to join locals as they celebrate the fruits of the season, from the vineyards of Provence to the forests of Transylvania
Peak luxury: how long can London’s grand hotel boom last?
From basement builds to rooftops, revamped Whitehall ministries and once-were embassies, the capital’s hotels are in an opulence arms race to lure exacting guests
20 of the best UK foodie breaks for autumn
Fancy a seasonal getaway? From cosy inns to restaurants with rooms, we’ve found the best boltholes – all with menus as enticing as the scenery
Autumn fun and feasting: 10 readers share their favourite seasonal events in the UK
Our tipsters savour the season’s bounty, from orchard tours to pumpkin picking
Walking the Celtic Camino: new coast path links sacred sites in Ireland and Wales
Ancient chapels, neolithic sites, vast beaches and live music are among the highlights of a new pilgrimage route from Wexford to St Davids
Couple that met on moored cruise in Belfast announces engagement
Angela Harsanyi and Gian Perroni describe enforced stay in city as one of life’s greatest experiences after finding love
Trainspotting from the bathtub: why Manchester’s newest bolthole is on the right track
You don’t have to be a railway buff to enjoy the Station Agent’s House. The restored Georgian gem is a perfect base for exploring the historic Castlefield district
A cycling, walking and running break in France’s best area for trails
Bagnoles de l’Orne in Normandy is a traditional spa town reinventing itself with new hiking and cycling routes – and a focus on sustainable tourism
Share a tip on a great hike in Europe
Tell us about your favourite walking adventure – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Volunteering at music festivals supported my post-retirement trip to the US and Canada
Working in exchange for tickets from Vancouver to Texas was an ideal way for a 60-year-old solo traveller to find friends, fun and an instant community
‘Growing up in Guernsey was extraordinary’: Dawn O’Porter returns to her childhood home
Quiet cliff paths, vast sweeping beaches, cobbled high streets … and freedom. The writer and presenter finds the things she once wanted to escape from are now the island’s principal attractions
By volunteering around the world, I found my purpose in life, my husband and my roots
Working with charities, farms and rural development projects has been life-changing for our writer – and is something anyone can do, regardless of background
Eight months off school, but we all learned so much: a family sabbatical in South America
Travelling around Chile, Argentina and Peru – with a focus on Indigenous tourism – is a transformative adventure
‘A gap year offers that feeling of absolute freedom’: readers’ trips of a lifetime
Euphoria on a moped in Indonesia, orcas off Argentina and the chance to ranch, surf or simply be the person they always wanted to be are among our readers’ wonderful memories