Shimla – but different
Lord Kitchener's Himalayan house is now a sumptuous hotel with an infinity pool. Kevin Rushby checks in
Don’t overstretch yourself
A yoga retreat that pleases his partner, five-year-old daughter and bank manager ... Kevin Rushby is in heaven
The Expert Panel
The Expert Panel answers to the question which is your favourite spa?
Shine on
The best things come to those who wait - 20 fantastic late summer escapes by the sea
A place apart
Newfoundland is famed for its harsh and beautiful landscape and hospitable people. Joanne O'Connor experiences both on an innovative holiday which aims to immerse visitors in the local community
A fat camp for foie gras lovers
A luxury French bootcamp may sound like a joke but there's nothing funny about the exercise regime, writes Kieran Falconer
Relaxing is a four-letter word
A hilltop retreat in the Italian countryside swears it can teach you how to de-stress by letting go. Lucy Gillmore learns not to give a...
He liked it so much he bought the village
An abandoned Corfu hamlet has been transformed into stunning self-catering houses with the vibe of a cool hotel
10 top UK coastal holidays
It's not all knotted handkerchiefs and deckchairs on Britain's coastline – Blue Flag beaches and hip hotels abound
Islands of the Baltic
The Baltic Sea islands offer sandy beaches, calm waters, tranquil villages and great seafood - and a refreshingly different vibe to the Med. We pick their favourites
Guilty pleasures
So this is how the other half holidays - with an army of butlers, chefs and villa hosts. Ian Katz gets a taste of the high life on a family trip to Mauritius
The green side of Kerala
Away from the fishing nets of the coast, Tishani Doshi discovers a different side to Kerala in the lush green paddy fields of Wayanad
The ultimate spa breaks
From chilling out in a spa hotel in Italy to a mountain retreat in Greece, find the most relaxing spa breaks below
Germany: What’s not to like?
Harry Pearson discovers a countryside idyll in Germany's Odenwald region - the only mystery is, why more of us aren't flocking there
20 best agroturismos in Mallorca
Across the plains and pine-clad hills of Mallorca, traditional fincas are being transformed into 'agroturismos' which offer everything from five-star glamour to family-friendly apartments, and all with delicious isolation as standard. Annabelle Thorpe spent a week touring the island to search out the best