Top 10 holidays in Bavaria’s lake district
In summer Munich heads to the hills and lakes of the Bavarian countryside to cool down, where the water is pure enough to drink and there are cosy lakeshore inns a short hop from the city
Slovenia’s abuzz with bee tourism
In honey-mad Slovenia a new tour takes visitors around bee hives and api-wellness centres – with stops for deliciously sticky bread and cakes
10 of the best gardens … that you’ve probably never heard of
Forget big names such as Kew and Versailles, these almost-secret gardens around the world are worth tracking down, for lovers of horticulture, sculpture – and the bizarre
Go slow on Tobago: an eco-hideaway delivers the quiet life
A rustic resort fulfils the dream of a Caribbean break amid tropical nature – and there are yoga classes too, in case you are in need of yet more relaxation
On Croatia’s Obonjan island wellbeing holidays get a festival twist
Deserted for a decade, this ‘curated island destination’ is set to offer summer-long creativity and wellness breaks with added party atmosphere
Your good health: an Alpine spa crawl
For the price of a night in the pub you can luxuriate in a top Alpine spa. Debbie Lawson tries out three in Switzerland and Italy
New baby, crying, no sleep … retreat to France!
A postnatal wellbeing week – with baby – proved a great way for Stuart Heritage and his wife to recuperate from the chaos of becoming new parents
Healthy (and fun) retreats for New Year
If you think New Year’s parties are over-rated, escape the mayhem on a healthy retreat and start 2016 feeling zen
Felt-tip tourists: holiday firm unveils adult colouring book travel guide
Adult colouring books are such a hot ticket that a holiday villa rental company has appointed a colouring-in artist in residence to prepare ‘guidebooks’ to its destinations
A heavenly stay in a new monastery hotel in Quebec City
The 400-year-old Monastère des Augustines is now a wellness hotel exuding peace and calm
Sex on the beach: Danish travel firm advert urges couples to try for a baby on holiday
‘Do it for Mom’ campaign invites wannabe grandparents to book active holidays for their adult children – in the hope that the break will result in a grandchild
Berlin: an outdoor swimming tour of the best pools and urban lidos
It may be associated with music and fashion but Berlin is also a city that loves to swim. Our writer takes a dip in some of the best lakes and lidos, from a historic Olympic pool to the latest opening in a complex of clubs and bars
Copenhagen: an outdoor swimming tour – the best pools and sea baths
Miles of great beaches a short bus ride from the centre of Copenhagen plus the clear waters of the city’s inner harbour, mean you are spoilt for choice when swimming in the Danish capital. And many offer free admission, too
An outdoor swimming tour of London – top 10 lidos and ponds
There’s no better way to escape the stresses of city life than to go for an outdoor swim. London has some historic lidos and even the odd truly beautiful swimming pond, as our writer discovers as she visits 10 of them in a weekend
10 of the best beaches … that you’ve probably never heard of
From Cornwall to Australia, Spain to Thailand and beyond, these beaches with their gorgeous waters and picture-perfect shorelines will have you dreaming of holiday escapes