Travel

Arnside and Silverdale: A landscape on par with the Lake District in its beauty and significance

People often miss the delightful landscape of Arnside and Silverdale as they hare off to the Lake District.

Leave the kids behind: 10 adults-only country hotels across Britain, ideal for a Valentine's break

We love family holidays; there's nothing like enjoying quality time with the children. Just not ALL the time.

10 award-winning hotels to visit in 2020, from a lochside retreat in Scotland to a Georgian mansion that looks like a set from a BBC costume drama

It's awards season in Hollywood, but films aren't the only things which get gongs these days — Bonnie Friend of the Good Hotel Guide picks out some of her favourite award-winning hotels.

Nine glorious holiday spots, ideal for a honeymoon or a push-the-boat-out Valentine's gift

Going away for Valentine's Day itself can be a bit hit-and-miss, with big crowds, high prices and wintry weather across Europe. But booking a trip and presenting it on the day itself is foolproof.

Cruising the Alaskan Inside Passage: Where the Call of the Wild meets the Lap of Luxury

Seeing the remote wilderness of Alaska was once reserved only for pilots and adventurers; today, cruise ships take passengers by the thousand to enjoy these spectacular parts. Martin Fone went on the archetypal Alaska cruise: a seven-day journey up the Alaskan Inside Passage.

Bucket List inspiration: Nine incredible, immersive spas from all around the world

No matter who you are or where you're from, everyone loves a spa trip.

Tanzania and the Seychelles: The ultimate surf-and-turf holiday, from pristine beaches and giant tortoises to rolling planes of migrating wilderbeast

Africa is home to some of the most diverse flora and fauna in the world. Mark Hedges jets off on a holiday of a lifetime, to the contrasting landscapes and resident animals in the Seychelles and Tanzania.

Bath unwrapped: Where to stay, what to do and what to eat in one of Britain's most iconic and historic cities

Emily Anderson explores the best of Bath, from the iconic Roman baths to it's eccentric comedy walking tours.

Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa: An immersive world of luxury and adventure, with conservation at its heart

A fresh perspective on Ibiza: An island of quiet charm, a thin split from the party capital of the world

Mark Hedges explores Isla Sa Ferradura, a Garden of Eden just a short distance from one of the world's most infamous destinations.

Gokarna: A trip to India's new Goa, an unspoilt town that's a 'kaleidoscope of colour' with diamond-white beaches and azure seas

The Indian town of Gokarna is winning a reputation as the 'New Goa', a little-known alternative that's surrounded by temples and picture-perfect beaches. Harriet Compston paid a visit.

Cnicht, Snowdonia: If you only climb one mountain in your life, it should be this one

Domaine des Etangs review: 'A slice of French heaven on earth'

Secreted deep in the Charente countryside, Domaine des Etangs offers serenity, solitude and more than a dusting of fairytale magic, as Paula Lester found out.

The Cotswold Water Park: A break for nature lovers and thrill seekers alike, with the rest of the Cotswolds on the doorstep

The Cotswold Water Park might not be what springs to mind when thinking of the archetypal Cotswolds escape, but it makes a delighful spot for a weekend away, as Toby Keel found out.

Country Life's best travel stories of 2019: Skiing in Gstaad, a steam train in Dartmouth and 72 hours in New York

A fishing weekend in the New Forest: 'Visiting feels as if you have arrived in a foreign country, but it's little more than an hour from London'

A fishing weekend at Undercastle Cottage in the New Forest is a slice of 'perfect escapism', as Mark Hedges found out.

Llwyn Celyn: One of the most important medieval homes in Britain — yet one where, wonderfully, you can book family holiday

Llwyn Celyn, one of the most important medieval houses in Wales, has been recently restored and dated for the first time, and is even accepting paying guests. Edward Impey addresses the intriguing questions of its purpose and its builder’s identity. Photographs by Paul Highnam for Country Life.

Coworth Park at Christmas: The ultimate festive, helicopter-accesible staycation, under ten minutes from central London

L'Oscar hotel review: A former church in London's Theatreland that's become a saucily decadent place to stay

Is there a hotel with a more outlandishly sumptuous interior than L'Oscar, a lush spot a short stroll from Covent Garden? If there is, we've yet to see it as Lucy Ford found out.

Suvretta House, St Moritz: The birthplace of winter sports, with pre-warmed boots and excellent pistes

Damien Gabet visits a city with a chequered history.