Geese, seals and sky: a wildlife stay on a remote Essex island
Horsey Island, which can only be reached around low tide, hosts a solitary cottage that gives visitors the chance to sample its peace and sense of mystery
10 new restaurants on the UK coast for seafood, street food and other great grub
Innovative dishes, freshly caught produce and cool, coastal vibes mark out these new restaurants and cafes
Hidden idylls and stunning sunsets: late summer breaks in Europe, chosen by readers
Beautiful beaches in the soft light figure strongly in our tipsters’ picks of sunny late summer and autumn getaways
Serenity by sea: a calming family break on Germany’s Juist island
This East Frisian haven in the Wadden Sea does a great line in traditional and simple seaside pleasures
‘Ride the giant boat wheel’: readers’ favourite bank holiday family days out
A Moomin wetland trail, mazes and magical woody walks feature among our tipsters’ bank holiday trips around Britain
Sealife and surfing in Scotland: the wide-open spaces of Tiree
The Inner Hebrides isle known as the Hawaii of the North is home to shimmering white sands, powerful landscapes and a new boutique hotel
‘You can even do a wee on a shark’: readers’ best UK museums for kids
From hanging out with Egyptian mummies to clambering into a second world war bunker, here’s a wealth of adventures for inquiring young minds
25 of the most characterful and affordable places to stay in France
With quarantine scrapped for UK holidaymakers returning from France, we select chateaux, hotels and B&Bs across the country
Prize pigs, freak veg and haggis hurling: readers’ best UK country shows
Tipsters pick their favourite agricultural fairs and other rural shindigs – including some for the diary in 2022
‘A wild pony stamped on my tent!’: seven readers on their first camping experiences
Many of us are holidaying close to home this year and opting for camping, having never tried it before. Readers recall the cold, wet, wild and wonderful experiences they have had under canvas
A Worthy Farm camping trip isn’t quite Glasto, but it’s the best we’ll get this year
There’s less noise and fewer people, but a family trip to the Glastonbury site delivers enough of the festival experience to make great memories
Cornwall: 10 small group trips offering big outdoor adventures
Locally run outfits offer some of Cornwall’s best activities, including kayaking, coasteering, paddleboarding and via ferrata
Stay calm and look fabulous: Holiday hassle and how to avoid it
Driving, packing, parenting while driving … yes, summer holidays are here to torment us. Handily, so are Guardian writers on how to negotiate them
10 of the UK’s best seaside festivals and summer beach parties
Live music and comedy, firepit feasts, surf competitions and vintage theme parks are bringing our seafronts back to life
‘Headphones make food taste better!’: 10 readers’ tips for a better holiday
From wearing an ‘airport shirt’ to travelling solo, our tipsters share their secrets for easier, stress-free breaks