An arty stay in cider land: a brush with the Somerset countryside
A cosy cabin offers not just a place to stay but a chance to learn from local artists and discover the gentle, rolling landscape and its farm produce
Beyond the commuter belt: why the stunning Surrey Hills are worth a short break
Come for wonderful walks on Box Hill and the Happy Valley trail, stay for cosy inns, great food and a sense of discovery
Like a luxury spa – for £20: where to enjoy Britain’s Turkish baths revival
In 1900, there were 600 Turkish baths in Britain and Ireland. Today, only a handful survive. We enjoy a revived hammam in Newcastle and take a look at 10 more around the country
Where tourists seldom tread, part 13: three more British places with tales to tell
We visit Wakefield’s rhubarb triangle Britannia’s westernmost amphitheatre in Carmarthen, and Colne - home of Monty Python’s favourite cobblestones
Second to none: why Porto is my number one for a city break in Portugal
Second cities can be more welcoming and fun than capitals, perhaps nowhere more so than Porto, with its less manicured charm
‘Joyce and Hemingway loved lingering here. I can see why’: readers’ favourite small cities in Europe
Art nouveau cafes, Ottoman architecture and beer halls make these modest cities a big draw away from the crowds
Stargazing on the Isle of Rum, Scotland’s first dark sky sanctuary
Thanks to the near nonexistent light pollution, the Hebridean island has been officially recognised as one of the best night skies in the world
An e-biking tour of England’s newest forest
Over nine million trees have been planted in the east Midlands’ National Forest, where mines once churned up the land, offering great cycling routes that explore villages and industrial heritage
A foodie tour of Somerset and Wiltshire by train and on foot
By travelling car-free we became fully immersed in the area’s quieter attractions, with cosy stays and great food throughout
20 of the best UK foodie breaks for autumn
Fancy a seasonal getaway? From cosy inns to restaurants with rooms, we’ve found the best boltholes – all with menus as enticing as the scenery
Waterford revival: the reinvention of Ireland’s oldest city
From Viking history, to its wild coastline and even its ‘damp’ weather, Waterford has taken its natural assets and run with them
A last blast of summer: five cities in southern Europe perfect for late-season sun
The sun is still shining brightly in southern Europe, but the crowds have gone, which makes these gorgeous seaside cities even more alluring
One Spanish region where tourists are welcome – especially spaghetti western fans
A new walking route around Burgos, in northern Spain, offers film pilgrims a close-up of the iconic locations used in Sergio Leone’s movie The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
An alternative guide to the Cotswolds: beyond the Chipping Norton set
The area is known for coach tours and A-lister escapes, but beyond the honeypots lie delightfully alternative communities, ancient walking trails and brilliant pubs
The bucket and spade list: 10 new reasons to visit the British seaside this summer
From snorkel trails and seafood restaurants to maritime festivals and a ‘museum of fun’, here’s what’s new and exciting around the UK coast