10 of the best European activity breaks with a spirit of adventure
Fancy seatrekking, swimrunning or bodypainting? These and more familiar outdoor pursuits are on offer at destinations from northern Norway to the Greek islands
A local’s travel guide to Washington DC: what to eat, see and do in three days
Top sights in Washington include Capitol Hill Books, the Black Cat music venue and a top-rated Filipino restaurant
We found a swimming pool in every city on our Interrail trip around Europe
Swimming at every stop left us fresh and invigorated – and led us to parts of cities that tourists seldom visit
Brilliant activity breaks by readers – from Portugal to the Lake District
River trekking, paragliding, cycling and via ferrata feature among our tipsters’ adventurous jaunts across Europe
A street food tour of Genoa
From fluffy focaccia to creamy pànera, local Michelin-starred chef Ivano Ricchebono introduces our writer to a taste of the Italian port city
Six of the best places in France for paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing
Turquoise seas, tranquil canals and glacial lakes … France offers some of the world’s most scenic paddling routes
A local’s guide to Miami: What to eat, see and do in three days
The best spots for shopping, sightseeing and exploring the art deco facades of South Beach – plus an Everglades excursion (and ‘gator bites’ snack)
Share details of a UK spring walk … you could win a holiday voucher
Tell us about your favourite walk in spring – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
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