Six perfect unsung city breaks in Europe – from Ghent to Naples
No famous capitals, fewer tourists, loads to see, excellent food – and all a train ride away
A miracle of design: Faro, the Palm Springs of Portugal
Faro is much more than a gateway to the Algarve: fans of modernism are now waking up to the way its sharp, angular buildings shine in the southern sun
‘I loved drifting along the canals’: readers’ best unsung city breaks in Europe
From Bergen to Córdoba, our tipsters share brilliant breaks in some of Europe’s less famous cities
Where best to enjoy autumn in Paris
Forget Paris in the spring … autumn is the best time of year to enjoy the city’s parks, gardens and forests. A local garden expert picks her favourites in the fall
Gleam dreams: 10 of Britain’s best light trails this autumn and winter
The nights are drawing in, but stately homes, public gardens and attractions across the UK are encouraging after-hours visits with spectacular illuminations
From a boozer to the Norfolk Broads: a riverside walk to The Ship, Reedham
A tiny railway halt is the gateway to an idyllic stroll ending at a flower-shrouded pub
‘A magical event evoking times past’: readers’ favourite UK country shows
Rural traditions going back centuries can be seen at these fairs celebrating farming, food and landscape
Of Thomas Hardy and PJ Harvey: on the trail of Dorset’s inspirational powers
The county’s people, landscapes and villages have provided material for generations of writers, prompting not only great literature but social reform
Keep the kids in the picture: art breaks around the UK
Get arty with the children this summer at these top 10 inspiring destinations
I took my dad to Scarborough – and saw a side of him that I didn’t expect
Over crumble and custard on our short break in Yorkshire, Dad wondered if it was worth him getting into Instagram
Golden beaches and flaming sunsets: 10 picture-perfect places on the coast of the UK
The coast defines these islands and holds priceless memories for almost all of us, including these writers, who share their favourite beaches, islands and secret spots
‘The coast is vast and the skies overwhelming’: readers’ choose their favourite UK coastlines
Our tipsters revel in stretches of coast from Shetland to Cornwall offering wilderness, history and nostalgia
Banksy, Hirst and Emin come to town: an arty weekend in Newmarket, Suffolk
The three big names and dozens more artists will be taking the reins in the home of horse racing for the largest contemporary art exhibition in the UK this year
The wonder of Wessex: walking the Ridgeway in Wiltshire and Oxfordshire
It is 50 years since this prehistoric thoroughfare in southern England became a national trail. We take a two-day walk with highlights including Uffington White Horse
20 of the best dog-friendly places to stay in the UK
From scenic hotels to coastal inns, woodland retreats to country camping, these places are more than happy to welcome your canine companions