Sweden has more than 30,000 islands to take in, and many of them are easily accessible from the capital, Stockholm. Sophia Constant took a road trip to find out more.
Recent research suggested that time spent enjoying nature does wonders for us, with even a couple of hours a week making a big difference. Melanie Bryan tested the theory with a long weekend at Forsthofalm, a hotel in Austria that promises to leave you feeling better than when you started.
Viceroy's Sugar Beach hotel sits in the gap between St Lucia's famous, UNESCO-listed peaks. Nigel Tisdall paid a visit.
The Space Needle, Pike Place Market and its fair share of rain; surely there can’t be much more to this corner of the Pacific North West? Indeed there can, finds Alexandra Fraser.
Pisa's termes have long been the retreat of royalty and the famous, attracting kings, queens and a good number of Romantic writers. Alexandra Fraser went to explore the healing waters and to discover just what makes this quiet corner of the world the ultimate wellness destination.
Nigel Tisdall paid a visit to Masseria Torre Maizza, a lavishly-refurbished hotel in an all-too-often neglected part of Italy.
A magical mixture of modern and ancient, Tel Aviv combines inovation with preservation, in a city that bows to its ancient traditions while celebrating its modern atributes. Hetty Lintell paid a visit.
Britain's spectacular coastline boasts all sorts of beautiful places to stay that are right on the water. Bonnie Friend, digital editor of the Good Hotel Guide, picks out some of her favourites, from the Channel Islands to the north of Scotland.
Whether you're there for a week or only a couple of nights, Lisbon is the ultimate getaway destination for those keen to immerse themselves in the local culture instead of searching for a home away from home. Emily Anderson paid a visit.
Whether you're fulfilling a lifelong dream, booking a family holiday or returning to a place which has already captured your heart, it's possible to travel to the world's most wonderful places without leaving footprints which are either too deep or too numerous.
St Tropez's newest hotel has every luxury touch imaginable, from the smartest chauffeur service you've ever seen to its own perfume. Victoria Marston paid a visit.
At the heart of where old Singapore meets new is the Six Senses Maxwell, a new hotel that blends in perfectly to this fascinating gateway city. Rosie Paterson paid a visit.
Cookson Adventures pride themselves on exploring what others deem impossible to explore. Their latest offering is no different; a voyage to the bottom of the ocean to explore the wreck of the world's most famous ship.
Sophia Constant had barely even heard of Tinos before she travelled across for a stay at Xinara House; she came away wishing she could keep the secret to herself as long as possible.
11 of the world's most stunning must-visit gardens, from vineyards in America to shrunken miniatures in Japan.
Over the course of the next year or so Japan will host both the Rugby World Cup and the Olympics — if that's inspired you to consider a trip, Edwin Smith recommends the Mandarin Oriental.
Cyprus has long been famous for its beaches, beauty and fascinating mix of cultures but it now has a beautiful hotel to complement its natural charms. Sophia Constant reports.
