10 of the best learning holidays in Europe for 2026 From rock climbing in Derbyshire to honing your creative writing skills in Crete, why not take a break with like minds and fellow learners this year? The Guardian - UK · Jan 1
‘It’s bigger than Hogmanay’: Shetland’s Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival The raucous celebration of the new year and the islands’ Nordic heritage culminates in the ritual burning of a longship – and much drinking The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025
Hottest hotel openings for 2026 From a private island in the French Riviera to a wine tasting retreat in Guadalupe, Suzannah Ramsdale rounds up next year’s most intriguing new hotels Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025
Tell us: have you been affected by the Channel tunnel rail disruption? If you’ve been affected by cancellations to Eurostar services, we would like to hear from you The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025
Kids’ own adventures: 25 free school holiday activities around Australia this summer Drop in to gallery workshops to make plushie pals or shimmering sun catchers, design the first city on the moon, control a gigantic whale puppet or meet a mermaid these school holidays The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2025
‘A watery gold sunrise lights the turbulent water’: the wild beauty of the Suffolk coast Coastal erosion may threaten the area around Southwold, but a new ‘movable’ cabin makes a great base for exploring its windswept beaches, remote marshes and welcoming inns The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025
12 incredible solo travel destinations for 2026 From wine tasting to mountain trails and relaxing wellness retreats on remote islands, here’s where to go for some ‘me’ time this year Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025
Soukya, Bangalore: My transformational week at Queen Camilla's favourite wellness retreat Camilla has visited the ayurvedic centre seven times and always requests a nightly mud bath. Could Soukya revive Victoria Moss’s flagging spirits? Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025
Why the Maldives is the best place to test the blue mind theory The Blue Prescription spa programme at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives harnesses the health benefits of water. Angelina Villa-Clarke dives in Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2025
11 of the UK’s best winter walks – all ending at a cosy pub Too much turkey and Baileys? Blow away the Christmas cobwebs on one of our rambles. And if that doesn’t work, they all end at a pub for a hair of the dog The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2025
Villa Làrio: a peaceful boutique on the spectacular shore of Lake Como Jonathan Prynn checks into a splendid palazzo — with views of George Clooney’s pad across the water Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2025
75 years of Club Med: Revisiting the original all-inclusive — this time with my own kids The charm — and convenience — of an all-inclusive should not be under-estimated, says Samantha Simmonds Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025
‘Emerge from misty woods above a sea of clouds’: readers’ favourite UK winter walks Readers revel in winter light, wildlife spectacles and cosy pubs from Norfolk to Northumberland The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025
The best reading retreats to book for 2026: from Portugal to Perthshire Yachts in Ibiza, villas in the Loire Valley... it’s never been more luxurious to escape on a reading holiday Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025
Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025 Amanyara and Amanera are the ultimate dynamic duo in Caribbean luxury If you’re looking for a luxurious island escape, here two that will make you a willing cast away
The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025 ‘It’s a social hub more than a pub’: Scottish community reopens its local inn just in time for Christmas As pubs nationwide buckle under soaring costs, one Argyll village spent three years buying and restoring theirs – and has ambitious plans for the future
The Guardian - AU · Dec 23, 2025 A tent, an electric stove and -40C temperatures: the chefs who cook ‘on ice’ in Antarctica During the southernmost continent’s darkest, coldest days, scientists and researchers turn to food for comfort
Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025 How to spend 48 hours in Chelsea, New York: from park walks to the perfect martini Cathy Hawker recommends taking a walk along the High Line to discover the star-studded history and contemporary culture of this Manhattan neighbourhood
The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025 ‘An unsung alternative to the Cotswolds‘: exploring Leicestershire’s Welland valley This hidden gem has country inns, canalside walks, a stunning viaduct, the historic town of Market Harborough – and not a tour bus in sight
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 23, 2025 Why Nashville Is The Ultimate Pilgrimage For Country Music Obsessed Aussies Nashville is the ultimate pilgrimage for country music–obsessed Aussies, so we've lined up the best things to see and do.
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 23, 2025 Forget Bali Or Euro Summer This Australian Road Trip Is the Ultimate Holiday Forget Bali or Euro Summer because this road trip is the ultimate holiday to make your life feel like an actual movie.
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025 Glowmads to Chronocations: The most ridiculous travel trends predicted for 2026 Travel trend predictions have been rolling in, so the Travel Desk breaks down whether we think these crazes will really take off in 2026
Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025 London named one of the least-connected cities for travellers London is the third most visited city in the world, with an estimated 22.7 million international arrivals in the capital in 2025 alone. But according to new research, it’s also one of the least-connected cities for travelers.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025 Stargazing in the Lake District: a new forest observatory opens in Grizedale There’s no shortage of stunning scenery and daytime activities in the Lakes. Now, an observatory is offering stellar nocturnal events too
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 Taormina: is this the chicest town in Sicily? A hilltop playground for the effortlessly glamorous — where you’ll swim in a sunken cove, sip Etna-side cocktails, and eat the best granita of your life