Travel

Beyond Stonehenge: The lesser-known stone circles of Britain

More likely to be ovals, arcs or ellipses, the origins and purposes of our myriad mysterious and sacred stone circles are still up for debate, says Ruth Bloomfield.

The Amalfi Coast: 'There is more to see and do here than any words could ever give justice to'

If you're planning post-lockdown travel, the Amalfi Coast might well be on your list. James Fisher takes a look at the wealth of things to enjoy about the history, culture and sheer beauty of Italy’s most precipitous coastline.

10 of the best beaches in Britain and Ireland, from sandy spaces for families to places of exquisite natural beauty

If you're planning a holiday in Britain or Ireland this summer, you're in for a treat: the spectacular coastlines of these countries get battered by weather in autumn and winter, but on a fine day in spring or summer they're the equal of anything in the world. Rosie Paterson picks out 10 of the very best, and suggests places to stay near each once tourism is back up and running.

Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc: The world's most famous and photographed hotel is celebrating its 150th birthday

Whoever said 'it's not the destination but the journey that counts' never checked in to the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc

How to find the perfect 'mini-moon' and honeymoon combination

The best May half term holidays still available to book in the UK and abroad

A Great British holiday on wheels? What it's like spending four days in a Ford Nugget campervan

The boom in British holidays has brought a boom in the number of people getting campervans such as the Ford Nugget — but what are they like for those who've never holidayed in one? Toby Keel found out.

10 of the finest country hotels in Britain to book for a 2021 staycation

With the path out of lockdown now looking relatively clear, Bonnie Friend takes a look at some of the finest hotels in the UK.

It's a dog's life... but in a good way: The top ten canines that get to call a hotel home 

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Best bucket list destinations for life after lockdown, as picked by our Travel Editor

Travel has been on hold for most of 2020, but as the world begins to look to the future it's time to start dreaming again. Country Life’s Travel Editor, Rosie Paterson, reveals where is on her bucket list for 2021.

The Benmore Estate: Part Treasure Island, part adventure playground on the Isle of Mull

Traditional charm meets outdoor adventure on the Isle of Mull’s Benmore estate. Here's what you can expect from a visit.

Country Life's top 10 travel articles of 2020, from desert islands to a motor tour of the Cotswolds

Travel plans were thrown into chaos this year — but being able to escape around the world via a computer or tablet screen proved popular, as did planning for 2021. Here are our most-viewed travel stories of 2020.

Five unique UK holiday rentals to book for 2021

Ten relaxing, sumptuous and charming country house hotels to stay at in 2021

Seven islands you've probably never heard of to visit in 2021, including Príncipe in the Gulf of Guinea and Norfolk Island, Australia

Eight adventures around the world to inspire you for 2021: Glaciers, desert islands and the world's most scenic railways

Travel has been on hold for most of 2020, but as the world begins to look to the future it's time to start dreaming again. Rosie Paterson and Toby Keel have put together a few suggestions.

How some of the finest 'English' rose gardens are in the hills of Lazio and Umbria

Gardeners like plants that do well for them and, for the Italians, there is no flower more adored than the rose. They have become connoisseurs, creating some of the finest rose gardens in the world. Charles Quest-Ritson explains more, as well as taking the wonderful photographs on this page.

How to go to Barbados, post-lockdown: Where you can stay, what to do and the tests you'll need to get

If you're planning a post-lockdown getaway then Barbados should be near the top of your list, says Nigel Tisdall.

Giardino Giusti in Verona and Villa Fracanzan Piovene: The centuries-old Italian gardens that evoke the romance of Romeo and Juliet

Jenny Condie takes a look at Giardino Giusti in Verona and Villa Fracanzan Piovene near Vicenza, and hails the partnership that will keep them safe for years to come. Photographs by Alex Ramsay.

Travelling the Wye Valley: Castles, books and 'a secret place only Herefordians know'

Eulogised by Gilpin, Wordsworth and Coleridge and immortalised on canvas by Turner, the sylvan charm of the River Wye Valley is one of Herefordshire’s best-kept secrets, says John Lewis-Stempel.