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

Mountain highs: biking and bivvying in Slovenia

Bikepacking – travelling light, camping wild and offroad climbs – is an adventurous and fully immersive way of exploring the Julian Alps

Readers’ favourite UK national parks: ‘Rain, sun or snow, there’s beauty everywhere’

From the Cairngorms to the South Downs, the Pembrokeshire coast to the Norfolk Broads, our tipsters share their memorable discoveries

Onboard gambling: what law applies in a cruise ship casino miles out to sea?

Cruise lines boast ‘responsible gaming conduct’ policies but in international waters, away from the laws of the land, some say it’s a case of ‘anything goes’

An alternative guide to Sheffield: a crucible for left-field culture and regeneration

With a £470m redevelopment of the city centre, a feted documentary festival and a vibrant foodie scene, the former steel-making hub is showing its true mettle

My mission? A two-day voyage along the Norfolk coast to deliver potatoes for a chip shop

One man is trying to revive zero-carbon cargo routes by sailing produce along England’s eastern seaboard – and taking paying passengers along for the thrilling ride

Art in the Arctic: exploring Bodø, Norway, European capital of culture for 2024

The Norwegian town, just inside the Arctic Circle, makes a picturesque (and unusual) setting for a programme of exhibitions, gigs and outdoor activities – and the sun doesn’t set all summer