Julian Worker Travel – A few ideas for your next trip in every direction

Taking in beaches, castles, historic houses and wildlife, this bus-based trip from Blyth via Ashington is a shore-fire winner

San Sebastián gets the kudos and crowds – but this port city in Cantabria has its own take on pinchos, plus top fish and seafood

Staying in a house with a colourful history, this writer enjoys a sunny week of cycling, markets and festivals in two countries

The latest addition to the country’s sustainable tourism plan – a 270km walking trail across one of Europe’s oldest national parks

They bring our history to life, and add drama and spectacle to summer days out. Now, after 18 months on the sidelines, armies of re-enactors are back in all their full period-costume glory

Old traditions meet new thinking on these green Scotland stays

Savour this selection of the city’s many great food discoveries, from street food to fine dining

A vibrant waterfront sets the tone for a trip of cultural delights, Dylan Thomas sights, great food and the beauty of the Gower peninsula nearby

The peaks around Church Stretton put Victorian tourists in mind of the Swiss Alps – and that tranquillity still exerts a strong pull

Designer hotels, chic boutiques and arty boltholes for getaways from Bristol to Edinburgh