World’s finest destinations

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 for post-lockdown, 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.

Bucket List dreams for life after lockdown, from the dazzling plains of Antarctica to a treehouse in Botswana

The hotels that found fame on the silver screen — with a little help from James Bond, Marilyn Monroe and more

Armchair travel: Tour Yosemite, go to the zoo and visit museums, all from your home

Five genuinely unforgettable honeymoons from the travel experts who've doubled down on romance and glamour

No holiday you'll ever book is more important to get right than your honeymoon. Here, honeymoon experts Turquoise share some suggestions for holidays which you'll remember as much as the big day itself.

Cobblers Cove, Barbados: A paradise of palms and pastels, with sparkling beaches and British interiors

Mary Miers visited a beautiful Caribbean oasis, designed by a theatre designer and Lulu Lytle of Soane Britain.

Where to ski, sleep and spa in Courchevel when money is absolutely no object

Emma Earnshaw visited Aman Le Melezin in Courchevel and was blown away by the attention to detail, not to mention the €70 pizza...

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.

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.

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

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.

Gstaad, Switzerland: ‘The last paradise in a crazy world’, a fairytale still untouched with pistes aplenty

Rosie Paterson travels to Gstaad–once described by Julie Andrews as ‘the last paradise in a crazy world’– to find out what lies behind the jet-set façade.

Port Fairy, Australia: The former whaling town with more bite than its name suggests, on Australia’s Great Ocean Road

Cruising down Australia’s Great Ocean Road, Matthew Dennison discovers a former whaling town well worth visiting.

A trip to Paris: Where to eat, sleep and shop in the City of Light

Rosie Paterson walked in Audrey Hepburn's footsteps and explored the food, sights and museums of Paris.