Leisure & Travel / Features

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,...

This year, have a Christmas trip to remember. A couples escape, a family holiday or a cliche-free solo trip - here’s a selection of our favourite quirky Christmas getaway ideas for a not-so-ordinary holiday season. Plus, if the legend is true, Santa will find you...

As the nights draw in, the countdown is on for 5 November - Bonfire Night. Thousands of Brits will wrap up warm and head out into the cold to marvel at burning effigies and see fireworks illuminate the chilly night in memory of a centuries-old scheme to blow up the...

Travelling alone is a fantastic way to discover the planet at your own pace. Offering the unique opportunity to go on an adventure entirely tailored to satisfy your every whim and wish, holidaying solo is empowering. Encouraging space for enlightenment and quality...