Gleneagles has landed

The famous Scottish golfing resort had a reputation for stuffy opulence. Now they offer pitch and putt. Jon Ronson and his family run wild in the grounds.

My yoga holiday from hell

Take care when booking a wellbeing break abroad, warns Kate Rew - it's hard to find inner peace when the yoga deck's a building site.

Hide and chic

Simple but stylish places to stay in stunning locations. Eight seasoned travellers tell us about their favourite escapes - and they start from as little as £10 a night.

Would you Andaman Eve it?

Done Goa? Seen Kerala? The place Indians think visitors should really see is a remote group of islands in the Bay of Bengal.

Runaway beach

Everyone wants to find their own little piece of paradise. The cracks only begin to appear when the word gets out. Doug Lansky charts the rise and rise of a remote Brazilian fishing village.

Flying visit

Why now? It’s as famous for blue rinses as blue skies, but you’re unlikely to bump into many grannies in the new crop of designer spas and bars. Getting there Gatwick-Funchal with GB Airways from £110 return inc tax (0870 … Continue reading →

Condor country

When Argentinian urbanites need to relax, they head to Córdoba. Chris Moss hits the slow lane.

Hello sunshine

A short sharp blast of sunshine is in order, which at this time of year means the Canary Islands.

Best of British waterways

From the peaceful Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the spectacular views of Scotland's Falkirk Wheel we pick the best waterways in the UK.

Let it flow

There's only one speed on a canal boat - so treacly slow you enter a parallel universe of hidden gardens, kingfishers and a Britain time forgot.

The spa break

The English spa hotel Champneys also has a resort in much warmer Goa.