Travel

Some summer escapes are about ticking destinations off a list. Others are about sinking into the sunshine, slowing your pace and letting the destination do the heavy lifting.

Not everyone wants a schedule packed with landmarks and restaurant reservations. Some trips are better when there’s space to notice where you are: the shape of a valley, the smell of olive trees after rain, the sound of water moving over stone.  

Spring is coming! It’s the ideal time to go out and explore, and nowhere does springtime quite as spectacularly as the Alps

Getting ready for a trip abroad is basically a balancing act of excitement and admin where you need to check your passport validity, sort out visas, arrange health precautions, and secure your home before heading to the airport.

With summer holidays fast approaching, excited holidaymakers are rushing to secure trips before prices climb even higher. But according to Sharon Bradbury, villa travel expert at Solmar Villas, many are unknowingly spending far more than they need to.

The idea of escaping to your own private island has long felt like a far-fetched luxury reserved for billionaires and Bond villains. But in 2026, Sweden is quietly turning that fantasy into something far more attainable – inviting everyday travellers to apply for the chance to live on their own island for an entire year.

Our Mediterranean Island Mosaic voyage begins in Rome, embarking from Civitavecchia, where the Eternal City’s ancient grandeur slowly softens into open sea.  Almost immediately, we settle into Wind Star’s deliciously unhurried rhythm – there’s something rather special about life aboard.

Brits are being told of six significant travel changes from 2025 that they need to be aware of when booking their next holiday.

From entertainment costs to extras spent on food and drink, the additional financial pressures of half term can soon add up, as according to data from Equifax, parents across the UK look set to spend £323 on average across the half term break.

Muckrach Country House has re-opened its doors to guests for nightly stays, marking a new chapter for the historic Highland retreat set within the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.