Beat the autumn-winter blues with a last-minute getaway for you and your favourite person   When the long nights and cold snaps descend, it’s natural to want to do as little as possible. Joggers, box sets and takeaways, rinse and repeat until March. And though hibernating at home with your other half is a […]

  Break out of seasonal inertia with adventures that kids and grownups alike will love   Winter can be a tricky time if you’ve got kids of any age: darker, shorter days and inclement weather mean they inevitably end up stuck inside, with everyone getting bored, cross and arguing about screen time. Why not banish […]

New exhibition showcases photographs of real locations inspired by American film director’s whimsical trademark style   Think of a Wes Anderson film and the muted greys and browns of a rain-soaked day in London are not the first things that spring to mind. But the UK capital is about to host the first European exhibition […]

  A week conquering a new winter sport across three magical mountain ranges is both challenging and exhilarating – with hot springs and hikes providing the icing on the cake   ‘You lift one foot and you put it down,” says Alf, my guide. “Then you lift the other foot and you put it down.” […]

  Boats, trains and buses lead to a hauntingly beautiful side of the Lake District, bursting with wildlife, culture and relics of the past. While dark-sky canoeing makes for a magical night   The ripples are deep gold in the sunset light as we paddle across Coniston Water towards Wild Cat Island. Officially known as […]

  From romantic hideaways to fun-filled activity centres, a few days by the water is the perfect seasonal tonic   Lochview House, Fort William Spectacular views come as standard at this comfortable home set on the banks of Loch Lochy on the outskirts of Fort William. Opposite the house, the auburn slopes of the Great […]

  Share a tip on how you’ve enjoyed the season in southern Europe, whether you were met with sun, rain or snow. The best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break   After the heat and crowds of high summer, southern Europe takes on a new charm out of season. The winter months can be […]

Fancy throwing yourself into a ceilidh in a village hall, or discovering prehistoric landscapes teeming with ancient monuments? There are many opportunities to experience the unique cultural heritage of the Scottish Highlands and islands this autumn Arts and design The culture of the Highlands and islands dates back millennia, and what better time to embrace […]

  If you dream of salt pans and chalets on stilts, wild heather-clad hillsides and car-free isles … Hidden … Greece | Croatia | Italy | Portugal   France, the world’s most popular tourist destination, is getting back on track this summer with a focus (and a €50m government investment) on eco-friendly holidays, slow travel […]

Tell us about your best trip of 2023 – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break One of the joys of travel is that moment when you come across something unexpected that lingers long in the memory. It could be a little-known church with stunning stained-glass windows, a backstreet cafe that offers toothsome […]