Scotland represents Britain at its most rugged. We pick 10 great ways to explore its islands, glens and lochs – from vintage campers to bikes, kayaks and barges
Tag Archives: Holidays
20 great lake and mountain holidays in Europe
Summer holidays don’t have to mean sea and sand. We pick breaks amid mountains and by tranquil lakes to suit lovers of long hikes, high-energy activity – or just dreamy upland vistas
Where to warm up: 10 winter sun travel destinations
Here’s where’s hot right now … and we don’t mean trendy. We pick 10 mid- and long-haul escapes where the sun’s shining and the temperature is at least 23C
Take the kids to … the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall
This rediscovered garden wonderland has woodland trails, fun sculptures and an adventure playground to explore this half-term
Take the kids to … Aerospace Bristol
Boarding Concorde takes pride of place at this extensive new museum dedicated to Bristol’s role in aviation history
10 of the best activity and adventure holidays:
From volcano trekking in Indonesia to kayaking around south Wales
20 of the best adventure travel challenges for 2018
Marathon cycles meet epic swims and uplifting hikes in our guide to the best breaks that, from the Lake District to the Sahara, will get you off the sofa and into the great outdoors
Top 10 last-minute half-term holiday deals
Looking for a family break but no time to browse? Our pick of late deals in Europe and further afield will ease the way to a February escape
The best mind, body and spirit breaks
Whether it’s an affordable thermal spa, a yoga break in Ibiza, or something more ambitious, such as a 10-day silent retreat in India, our readers have found wonderful ways to relax
Action stations: 12 months of fitness holidays for 2018
Let this year be one of get up and go rather than fly and flop with our pick of activity holidays for each month – around the UK and abroad