The best destinations to travel solo in 2025 — from Sri Lanka to Romania Having travelled the world solo for 20 years, Lydia Swinscoe shares her standout countries for going it alone in 2025 Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025
How I learned to meditate in Herefordshire At a centre in the Wye Valley our writer puts aside her initial doubts and learns how silence and focusing on the breath can quieten the mind and boost wellbeing The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025
Tell us about an alternative European carnival to win a holiday voucher Share a tip on a less-known carnival in Europe – the best wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025
How I learned to paint in St Ives, Cornwall A novice painter finds the artistic heritage of St Ives somewhat daunting initially, but expert tuition in a dream artists’ studio soon gets the creative juices flowing The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025
Away with Zan Rowe: ‘I cried every day in Greece, it was that beautiful’ In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about travel, the TV and radio presenter reveals the pasta dish that took her to ‘heaven’ – and the holiday ritual that resets her The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2025
The Langford Inn is the perfect country bolthole near Bath — and 3 more of the area's best hotels Retreat from the madding crowds at this bucolic bolthole in the Mendip Hills, says Annabelle Spranklen Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2025
How I learned to fly-fish on the banks of the Thames A fly-fishing session in London strips the pastime of its elite connotations and delivers an object lesson in mindfulness The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025
Relax, revive, refresh: 30 of the best spa hotels and retreats in Europe From luxurious urban escapes to holistic getaways and indulgent country breaks, here’s our pick of the very best spas The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025
Detours and day trips: ‘Sunshine Saturday’ sees holiday bookings soar - with new trends for 2025 More than 12 million have already booked trips abroad, with off-the-beaten track locations a popular pick The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025
How I learned to navigate in the Welsh mountains Learning to read a map and use a compass turns disorientation into discovery in the Eryri national park The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025
Grand Hotel Son Net, Mallorca: ancient charm and a spectacular new spa Mallorca is having a moment, and this vine-clad manor house is its most regal stay, says Mary Lussiana Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2025
Give and take: I went on a volunteering holiday in Dorset – and learned stone masonry in return A stay near Bridport with a community group offers respite from a hectic world, friendship and the chance to learn new, useful skills The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025
‘A lesson like no other’: readers’ favourite learning holidays From surfing to singing, mastering a new skill can add an inspiring new dimension to a holiday. Our tipsters share their most rewarding experiences The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2025
Pottering in the Potteries: exploring the museums and ceramics studios of Stoke-on-Trent As a new series of The Great Pottery Throwdown hits the screens, an honorary Stokie explores Josiah Wedgwood’s legacy and the six towns – and gets some clay on her hands The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2025 Best new hotels of 2025 — from a chic farm estate in Menorca to Montana's new luxury addition January dragging on? Plot your escape and plan your next adventures around the most exciting new check-ins of the year — there are plenty to choose from
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025 Happy new you! 10 of the best UK wellbeing retreats for 2025 Get the year off to a positive start by booking a restorative break. We pick the best wellness retreats, with yoga, swimming, walking and more in pretty settings from the Highlands to Essex
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024 Joyce McCrindle obituary Other lives: Primary school teacher whose love of travel opened up the world of art and history to the children she taught
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024 Snowshoeing and rescue monks: a monastery escape in the Swiss Alps Only accessible to snowshoers and skiers in winter, the Grand St Bernard Hospice has been a refuge for centuries and is the perfect place for a meditative mountain break
Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024 Our travel team's favourite hotels of 2024: the best stays from Lake Como to the Maldives Our travel team bedded down in dozens of incredible stays in 2024 — these are the ones we’ve crowned our favourites, with one destination proving to be a cut above the rest
The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024 A winter’s trail: seasonal UK walks from Somerset to Scotland The stark landscapes of mid-winter are the best time for enjoying the elements on these routes. Our writers tell us the personal stories behind their favourite hikes
The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2024 Away with Adam Liaw: ‘One of my pet peeves when travelling is people who say they’re happy to go with the flow’ In Guardian Australia’s new series about travel, the Sydney cook and TV presenter explains why decisive people make the best travel companions
The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024 Vive la différence: a long weekend in Strasbourg and Paris Two cities just a few hours distant, yet miles apart in terms of culture, crowds, and metropolitan swagger
Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2024 1 Hotel Mayfair: the new benchmark for low-impact luxury In one of London’s most desirable locations, this mission-driven hotel is a stylish yet refreshingly informal stay, says Mary Lussiana
Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2024 48 hours in Brighton: No. 124 by Guesthouse, Burnt Orange and Embers After bedding down at hot new opening No.124 by Guesthouse, Vicky Jessop discovers the seaside city is a treasure trove for foodies
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024 The gentle magic of walking in Somerset’s Mendip Hills John Harris and family revisit the first halfway serious hill-walk they made in a landscape that’s more comforting than challenging – just what they’re looking for at this time of year