Leisure & Travel / Features

For many of the 16 million people that have been plunged into Tier 4, travelling has been cancelled. Millions living in the affected areas in London and South East of England cannot mix households with a “stay-at-home” Tier 4 order in place. These moves have been made...

There are only a handful of countries you will be able to go to on holiday after lockdown without having to quarantine. Holidays are nothing more than a pipe dream right now. Travelling abroad for non-essential reasons is illegal in England and Wales, and strongly...

Dive into our essential guide to wild swimming with our pick of the best places to swim in the UK, water safety and tips on how to get started. Wild swimming is all the rage in the UK, but how do you get started? Here is our essential wild swimming guide, including...

There’s something about crossing the sea that makes a holiday feel proper. Staycations are all the rage right now for obvious reasons, but cars and trains lack the intrepid glamour of boats and planes, and when you visit an island it feels like you’ve entered a new...

For centuries people have got together around campfires, dining room tables, on ships and in pubs to play friendly, and sometimes not so friendly, games of cards. With families and regions often having their own set of rules passed on from generation to generation, it...

While lockdown can feel frustrating and isolating, there have been many positive stories about people using their time to learn a new skill or pick up a new hobby. During the lockdown, many of us have also developed a deeper appreciation for technology because it’s...

As Wales starts to open up again, Sarah Baxter recommends the best walking trails to enjoy that showcase its natural splendour. The acclaimed amble: Rhossili, Swansea Distance: 5 km; 2-3 hours The Ramblers’ Association voted this little bimble one of its top 10...

Travel-related consumer rights queries increase as disease spreads. Consumer advice service UK European Consumer Centre (UK ECC) is urging UK consumers to check the new coronavirus advice pages on its website, or contact its advisors, if they’re not sure of their...

The Beatles were four young lads from Liverpool who revolutionised  pop music and changed the world. Fans can explore their roots on a visit to the city, discovering the houses, parks and streets that inspired the band. Here, we take you through the must-see sights,...

Some countries shine brightly on the map of the world. Your eye is drawn to them before your brain has clicked into gear. The US is one of them. So is France. So is Italy, as it dangles its no-doubt shapely leg down into the waters of the Mediterranean. Cape Verde, it...

Like the Mona Lisa or the Taj Mahal, the aurora borealis - the Northern Lights - is one of those sights that Google Images simply cannot do justice to. For centuries this celestial lights show has sent travellers scrambling to remote and inhospitable environments,...