Author Archives: Julian Worker

Despite its image as pensioner central, the Portuguese island now on the UK’s green list offers beach bars, tropical treks, great breakers and a buzzy capital

With Portugal announced as the only major destination on the green list on Friday, our tipsters choose their favourite natural parks, towns, beaches and seafood restaurants

A Lancastrian writer climbs the famous hill for the first time – and discovers a rich rebel history and a new walking trail celebrating local heroes

These trips in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas offer opportunities to learn new skills and help us get closer to nature

From white-knuckle wakeboarding to a gentle punt ending in tea and scones, our tipsters pick great spots for water sports

These fun, characterful boltholes with nature on the doorstep are featured in Stay Wild, a new book from Canopy & Stars

From spa and foodie towns to the seaside, these pretty centres offer both relaxation and plenty to do – plus great places to stay

A writer tours his home town using a vintage tourist guide – and gets a new perspective on a city that remains nostalgic yet irreverent

Go mountain biking in the forest, follow woodland trails, or play Pooh sticks from the actual bridge – then cosy up in a country hotel

With Scotland back on the holiday map, we pick exciting places to stay, from cabins and castles to treehouses and bothies.