‘The myths and legends surrounding the South Downs are amazing’: writer Cressida Cowell
The beauty and ancient history of the landscape have always fired the imagination of the How to Train Your Dragon author I spent much of […]
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The best walks in northern France: readers’ travel tips
Canals, wetlands and amazing coastline in Normandy and Picardy offer great hiking – plus excellent fish cafes and crêperies for refuelling in afterwards The GR21 […]
Well done, Ryanair – yes, Ryanair! – for shaming the speedy boarders | Stuart Heritage
Making those who stuff two bags into overhead lockers buy priority boarding has done what would once have been unthinkable: made Ryanair look good Nobody […]
10 of the best travel books … for National Read a Book Day
To celebrate a day for reading, we pick the recently released travel volumes, from a journey round the Hebrides to a vivid picture of the […]
Knocking on Devon’s doors: an art-inspired break around Dartmoor
This month’s Devon Open Studios event sees artists across the county invite the public into their galleries. Our writer heads to the west of the […]
Scotland has been voted the world’s most beautiful country – here’s why
If the blue (if chilly) waters of Calgary Bay don’t charm you, perhaps the delicious dread of Glencoe will. As Scotland tops a poll as […]
Short break or big trip? Holidays to book now
The bright lights of New York or Lisbon, a dream tour of Japan, and kicking back in the Peak District. Here are a few good-value […]
The Ibiza yoga retreat that’s like the fitness Olympics
Fly and flop this is not. YogaFit’s affordable retreats include nearly 100 yoga and fitness classes, from beach circuits to Bhangracise and twerking. Rachel Dixon […]
Galicia coast holiday guide: the best beaches, bars, restaurants and hotels
White sandy beaches, epic Atlantic scenery and supreme seafood combine to great effect on Spain’s most beautiful coastline Lush green valleys and rugged mountains, sheer […]
20 Greek islands … you may not have heard of
The dazzling colours and great food of Greece’s famous islands extend to these lesser-known sand-fringed destinations, which boast wonderful places to stay – especially for […]