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I’m a wellness writer and this is the UK spa hotel I return to again and again

HOTELS: As a regular at Sopwell House, Emilie Lavinia reveals how she makes the most of the offering at one of her favourite UK spa hotels

The Independent UK

From gentle strolls to zipline thrills: summer hiking in the Swiss Alps

The vertiginous Valais canton offers adventures aplenty, from abseiling down gorges to wild swims in glacial pools – and nights swapping hiking tales in mountain huts

The Guardian - UK

Maldives... I owe you an apology - there's so much more to you

A trip to unsung corners of one of the world’s most visited destinations proved we haven’t really scratched the surface, says Dominique Hines

Evening Standard

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Fiss: Austria's best kept ski secret for the ultimate family escape

For great skiing, convenience, infrastructure and value, Fiss in Austria delivers says Rose Beer

Evening Standard

14 of the coolest honeymoon hotels for 2026

Away with the rose petals on bedspreads and couples’ massages – these stylish hotels deliver romance for a big celebration à deux, minus the clichés

Evening Standard

The perfect base for a Wind in the Willows weekend: a stylish B&B in the Chilterns

Taking a leaf out of Kenneth Grahame’s book, our writer spends a few days getting lost among the woods and riverside villages of Oxfordshire and Berkshire

The Guardian - UK

My first ski holiday: why haven't I been doing this my whole life?

Not the ninth circle of hell as she had imagined. Rather, hitting the slopes in South Tyrol is a magical experience, finds Anna van Praagh

Evening Standard

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Share a tip on your favourite neighbourhood in a European city

Tell us about an area away from the centre and tourist hotspots in a European city, including the UK. The best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

The Guardian - UK

Time-travelling in Cantabria: from the stone age to Sartre via the ‘prettiest town in Spain’

On the north coast of Spain you can see some of the world’s oldest art, explore a stunning medieval village, then watch surfers ride Atlantic swells

The Guardian - UK

‘We are not like the rest of Andalucía’: the rugged charms of Almería, Spain’s desert city

While Málaga battles overtourism down the coast, this ‘forgotten’ working port city revels in its outsider status

The Guardian - UK

Irene Forte's insider guide to Sicily

The skincare expert takes a sunrise swim, hikes through olive groves, dines on red prawns and, as the sun sets, picnics amid ancient temples

Evening Standard

What Australians and other international travellers need to know about the new EU travel rules

Borders for 29 countries will no longer have manual checks with machines instead used to scan your face, fingerprints and passport

The Guardian - AU

‘Tranquil, natural and barely a tourist in sight’: readers’ favourite hidden gems in Spain

Your top off-the-beaten track discoveries, from gorges in Galicia to vineyards in La Rioja

The Guardian - UK

What your favourite Greek island says about you in 2026

From stealth wealth in Corfu to design-forward DINKS in Milos, here’s how to find your vibe and tribe on an island escape this summer

Evening Standard

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Terrain in Spain: gravel biking in the mountains of Andalucía

A cycle tour of the Sierra Nevada backcountry proves a bumpy but beautiful ride through cinematic scenery

The Guardian - UK

‘You can’t take that on the plane for free!’ How Ryanair turned its staff into bounty hunters

Ground staff earn €2.50 for every piece of oversized luggage that they intercept. Meanwhile, passengers who are caught out pay a much bigger penalty

The Guardian - AU

An irresistible adventure activity for New Zealand visitors? Delivering the mail by boat

In the sparsely populated Queen Charlotte Sound, tourists can accompany the skipper-come-postman as parcels are dropped off via the scenic route. No heart rate check required

The Guardian - UK

‘The vast wooded wilderness doesn’t look like England’: exploring Northumberland’s Kielder Forest

England’s largest forest has an aura reminiscent of parts of Canada or Finland. This year it celebrates its centenary with new trails and dark sky events

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On the shoulders of giants: roaming among England’s famous chalk figures

Ancient hill carvings of horses, giants and gods have fascinated artists, writers and travellers for centuries. I went in search of their stories

The Guardian - UK

Share a tip on a trip to Italy

Tell us about your favourite Italian holiday discovery – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

Evening Standard

Roxanne First's insider guide to Cape Town

The jewellery designer says you can’t beat the South African city for incredible views, an up-and-coming food scene and sundowners on the beach

The Guardian - UK

From volcanic wilds to world-class art: 10 fun and fabulous reasons to visit France in 2026

Some of the best under-the-radar attractions across the Channel include steampunk wonders in Calais and the largest collection of impressionist works outside Paris

Evening Standard

The healing power of a multi-generational stay at Lakes by Yoo

Suzannah Ramsdale finds there is something for everyone on the family-friendly Cotswolds estate

The Guardian - UK

A cruise through history on the Canal du Midi

Designed as a shortcut between the Atlantic and the Med, today the scenic waterway from Toulouse to Sète is seen as a living ‘work of art’

Evening Standard

Is this the best view of the Eiffel Tower ever? Probably

Step inside the Shangri-La Paris, a princely palace with a pretty much unrivalled backdrop

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