Back to B&B basics in Cornwall
Get away from 'cool Cornwall' and find real country charm at one of these deliciously laidback guesthouses
Budget adventure breaks
Three hours by train from pricey Stockholm is a virgin wilderness where you can cast all care to the wind and stop counting the krona
Dali, China
Simon Lewis, co-author of The Rough Guide to China, reveals a mellow oasis in the midst of Yunnan province
Eat, drink and be … healthy?
Who said getting in shape had to be hard work? A new Italian spa puts its faith in the restorative powers of chocolate, truffles and red wine. By Helen Pickles
It takes two
Casalasiesta is a seven-bedroom hacienda with tiled floors, 10 minutes from the Atlantic beaches of Costa de Luz
Look at me, Mum, I can crawl
Lucy Rock signs up baby Agnes for a swimming course - and also pampers herself
The expert panel
The expert panel: Where is the most spectacular ice rink?
Can I afford to treat myself to a relaxing spa break?
Recession may have arrived but if you are feeling the pinch there's no need to abandon your holiday plans
Nomad’s land
A spectacular eco lodge at Siwa provides a haven of style and romance in the Sahara, discovers Nick Maes
The ultimate New Year getaways
Sarah Turner and Nicola Iseard have some hot ideas for post-Christmas breaks
Five best … beach escapes
Want to get away from the British winter weather? From Egypt to Sri Lanka, we've picked the best destinations
City guide: Places to stay
From the Lux Pod in London to Home in Buenos Aires, here's a round-up of some of the best hotels and B&Bs
Good tidings we bring
Still looking for an end-of-year break? From cosy country inns to tropical escapes to über-cool party houses, we've got every yuletide base covered
Journey’s end
Author Charlotte Grimshaw heads to a remote corner of New Zealand that has barely changed since the 1940s
Lapping up the good life
They are free, have spectacular views and are surf - and shark - free. When in Sydney, do as the locals do and take a dip in one of the city's sea pools