‘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
12 of the best UK breaks to celebrate spring
From blossom trails to bluebell woods, and foraging to farm stays, we’ve picked some of the finest seasonal getaways
Entrance fees, visitor zones and taxes: how Europe’s biggest cities are tackling overtourism
From Seville to Venice to Amsterdam, Europe is learning to improve locals’ lives by curbing tourists’ enthusiasm
10 of the best British walking festivals
This year’s hiking events cover everything from vineyard strolls to foraging safaris and coastal routes with spectacular views
New life buzzes from all directions: why Pembrokeshire in spring is a nature-lover’s dream
South-west Wales is a naturalist’s playground, and early spring is the perfect time to explore its coastal paths, wild flowers and treasured birdlife
‘The perfect antidote to winter’: readers’ favourite spring breaks in the UK and Europe
Our readers make the most of spring with woodland walks in Yorkshire’s ‘Little Switzerland’ and picnics of ham and cheese baguettes in the French Alps
My Rasta father showed me the real Jamaica. After he died, I wanted to share it with my kids
I had no idea where I was heading when we set sail from Jamaica in the 70s, but I’m glad I’ve returned with my children to remember their grandfather this way
‘It is magical to swim surrounded by the Arctic winter in all its brutal glory’: an eco cruise in Norway’s far north
Our writer travelled on a low-emission ship to the top of Europe in winter to experience the northern lights, cross-country skiing and a freezing plunge in the sea