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
Tag Archives: vacations
Winter sun destinations: 10 top trips
Whether it’s yoga in Morocco, fine food in South Africa or getting off the beaten track in Brazil, here are 10 holidays to escape the winter blues
Wildest dreams: a family camping trip in Oman
Wild camping in the Omani deserts with a seven-year-old sounds daunting but, with a tour guide in tow, it’s the best and most affordable way to enjoy the country’s staggering scenery
Winter sun getaways
Superb beaches and cuisine, and no sign of UK gloom … Here are bright, warm spots from the Algarve to Thailand and the Caribbean. Hammocks optional
Best overseas breaks at Christmas and new year
In search of a lantern festival, exotic wildlife and traditional markets, from Brittany to the Japanese alps
10 of the best no-fly holidays from the UK
Put off air travel in these days of cancellations and bankruptcies? Why not take the train? From quick hops across the channel to journeys that become part of the holiday, we pick trips that cut out the airlines completely
Spain on a budget: expert tips on holidaying like the Spanish
Rural stays, funky hostels, out of season deals and smart sharing apps – do as the locals do and seek out affordable experiences in priceless locations
France on a budget: an expert guide to holidaying like the French
A few weeks’ vacances in countryside, coast or mountains are regarded as a universal right in France, and the French are expert at it. Here are some tips on copying them
Cruise holidays: who is leading the fleet for sustainable sea travel?
Environmental standards for shipping are so low, cruise companies have a huge opportunity to improve their policies
City breaks with kids: Amsterdam
Continuing the series on family-friendly city holidays, head to popular Amsterdam for bikes and boats, pancakes and play parks