Leisure & Travel / Features

Retirement offers you the opportunity to experience more of life than ever before; it’s no excuse to slow down. Enquire about that lens replacement surgery for clear vision, and travel the world to visit the places you have always wanted to see.   China Not only is...

Few people would consider retiring to the remote inferno of the Kalahari, most prefer a cosy McCarthy & Stone apartment within walking distance of Waitrose. But 78 year-old Professor Anne Rasa is redefining the Real Marigold Hotel concept.   Approaching...

Halloween is celebrated throughout the world, with different traditions, names and beliefs. While typical Halloween activities include trick-or-treating and costume parties, there are a few places around the world where Halloween is so much more than that.   From the...

With the golfing elite teeing off this month in the battle between USA and Europe, we take a look at the Ryder Cup’s fascinating history…   The Ryder Cup, one of the last great sporting events founded on prestige rather than prize money, was first contested in 1927....

Modern coach tours are light years from old-style outings on rattling 'charabancs'. Coach trip veteran Norman Wright hails a stress-free way to travel Europe and the world.   The enjoyment of a coach tour is the same whether you're island-hoping on Scotland's...

Where will you be going for your next holiday? Gorilla watching in Borneo? Will you be volcano boarding in Nicaragua or even helping to crew on a tall ship?   This summer many post 50s will be trying a new adventure. It appears our generation is becoming more...

For some time I had considered a lovely and relaxing boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads. However, being a complete boating novice, the thought of handling and parking a large cabin cruiser was somewhat daunting to say the least.   Imagine my delight when I...

Bored with the same old routine on Valentine’s Day? Breakfast in bed, flowers, chocolates, candle-lit dinner… Well why not pamper your partner in a different way this year and do something unusual.   We have compiled a list of date ideas that go against the usual...

For millions of people around the world, fishing is the ultimate way to relax. From the serenity of casting your rod by a river bank to the joy of hooking a silvery salmon or trout, fishing is a hobby that rewards and rejuvenates.   One of the most popular types of...

Game night doesn’t have to be boring with these entertaining adult party games that grown-ups will actually WANT to play!    There are lots of adult board games available on the market today, and I’m sure that you’ve likely heard of Cards Against Humanity, the often...

For his 50th birthday, one woman set her husband 50 mini-challenges -not sky-diving or running a marathon, but everyday adventures designed to get more out of life. The experiment isn’t over yet, but the results are already astonishing.   My husband’s 50th birthday...

Golden trails: The best Autumn colour walks to lift your spirits   At this time of year, there’s a palette of colours waiting to be discovered across breath-taking landscapes. Discover woodlands of golden leaves, glistening blue lakes, green flora and if you're lucky...