A digital detox in Umbria, Italy

Sarah Phillips breaks her Wi-Fi habit at the Eremito, an Italian eco-hotel that mixes an aesthetic design with an ascetic lifestyle

Go slow: how to do less and take in more on holiday

From healthy retreats and solo journeys to holidays which are normally full-on, like skiing and city breaks, our writers show you how to ditch the itinerary, slow down and enjoy the moment

Pico Iyer on the art of slow travel

Chuck your phone, scrap your plans, and slow the heck down … introducing our guide to relaxed holidays, Pico Iyer extols the virtues of mindful travel

Wellbeing retreats: readers’ travel tips

Our readers recommend places that will cleanse your soul, but not necessarily your wallet, whether you’re after the spiritual benefits of yoga, complete silence, or just swinging in a hammock with a beer in hand

London’s first Russian bath house: full steam ahead at Banya No 1

Oak leaves, a steam room, vodka and crayfish, Banya No 1 serves up London’s first Russian-style bath house experience – and it certainly helps any post-festive hangover, says Kevin Rushby

Health spa holidays: energy and meditation in Switzerland

A tired and run-down Emily Mawson hopes to tap into natural powers at a wellness retreat in Switzerland

Healthy holidays: savouring a raw juice camp in Portugal

Overweight and newly single, Jonathan Thompson pins his hopes on a different kind of drinking holiday

Slow food and an easy vibe: Akyaka, Turkey’s new foodie destination

Akyaka is close to familiar Turkish resorts, but it feels a world away. Rachel Dixon enjoys a scenic retreat just starting to make its mark with foodies and nature lovers

A ‘Good Life’ weekend in Aviemore, Scotland

On a rest and relaxation weekend in the Cairngorms, discover your inner Tom and Barbara with ukelele, baking and yoga classes – and plenty of laughs and good food, too, says Alexandra Topping

What’s new in Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca

From cocktails and late-night DJ sets to beach yoga and wild swimming, here's what's happening in Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza & Formentera this summer

Dance yourself happy: ballet and fitness holiday in southern France

A heartbroken Jonathan Thompson heads to a French chateau to dance away his blues at a fitness retreat that now includes ballet lessons

Happy holidays! 10 trips to lift your spirits

Sing your heart out, ride the range or splash in warm waves with contented pigs … we round up holidays to put a smile on your face

The Wild Rabbit, Kingham, the Cotswolds: hotel review

Imagine a stylish Asian beach resort in the chocolate-boxy Cotwolds, with a splendidly over-the-top restaurant. And a mattress that puts Sally Shalam's inner princess to the test