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The new hotel opening that will make you rethink Marbella

Lucy Halfhead finds that Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club is a revelation

Evening Standard · Jan 25

10 of the best retreats in Europe to soothe mind, body and soul

Change your life – or just kick back and relax – by connecting with nature, trying a creative workshop, or taking a yoga course somewhere beautiful

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25

Could a surfing retreat in Morocco conquer my fear of the sea?

The process of learning to catch a wave is an all-consuming activity that can prove to be a powerful therapeutic tool

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24

Going beyond the surface in the Karst plateau: exploring the new cross-border geopark in Italy and Slovenia

GeoKarst is a new EU-funded project highlighting a unique landscape of caves, gorges and medieval villages near Trieste

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22

The bathroom door scandal: why hotels are putting toilets in glass boxes

Solid doors are being replaced with sliding ones, or even transparent cubicles. For furious guests, this is a cost-cutting measure too far

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22

Morocco’s Imlil Valley: the ultimate slow travel destination

In the High Atlas Mountains, Radhika Aligh experiences the best of Berber hospitality at Kasbah du Toubkal

Evening Standard · Jan 21

Rock up to London: discovering stones and fossils from around the world on an urban geology tour

The city’s architecture travels through time and continents, incorporating everything from slabs of the Italian Alps to meteorites that hit southern Africa 2bn years ago

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21

‘Mingling is part of the adventure’: a family trip to Wales shows why hostels are booming

Forget draughty bunk rooms and awkward social encounters, hostels now provide home comforts and a sense of community private rentals will never match

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20

Share a tip on a great gallery or museum in Europe

Tell us about a favourite small museum or gallery you’ve discovered on your travels – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19

Wide sandy beaches and amazing seafood in western France

Charente-Maritime is a more affordable, less manicured family destination than nearby Île de Ré

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19