Leisure & Travel / Features

The start of the new year might be cold and dark, but the UK has no shortage of cosy hotels that will be ready to welcome guests with a crackling fire and comfy bed, writes Lucy Gilmore. Lord Crewe Arms, Northumberland Dating back to the 12th century, the Lord Crewe...

Even if it’s freezing outside, you can still enjoy family fun in the UK or further afield. Coast and cocktails Pembrokeshire From the cosy confines of a lodge near Abermawr beach, guests warm up with hearty Welsh breakfasts and a woodland walk before taking the plunge...

With our forests about to burst into colour, we pick cosy woodland cottages and eco-cabins for making the most of a British autumn. Cream of cottages, New Forest There’s no better time to visit the New Forest than autumn, when the trees blaze auburn and saffron and...

From Santorini’s breath-taking sunsets to Crete’s beautiful beaches, the Greek islands have long drawn tourists from across the world. With spectacular scenery, gorgeous weather and fascinating history, the allure of these islands isn’t exactly a secret - and around...

Some of the world’s most spectacular sights are just a train ride away. Here’s what Scotland has to offer you this summer. It just wouldn’t be summer without a city break. Art galleries, shopping, sitting on a café terrace and watching the world pass by, and this...

If you have a pet in your family, you probably already know how hard it can be to leave them behind when you go on holiday. So if you’re thinking about booking a break, why not take your furry friend with you this time? Not only can this save on pet-sitting fees and...

Many enjoy picking up our cameras and smartphones to explore our world through a different lens. It’s amazing how our perspectives on everyday objects and scenes can change when we just look a little closer. With this shift in perspective often comes a new found...

Here in the UK, we are fortunate enough to have an abundance of natural beauty and culture right on our doorstep. With so many interesting and beautiful places to choose from when planning a trip, we thought we’d highlight a few of our favourites to hopefully give you...

After the events of the last year, many of us are looking forward to regaining some freedom and exploring The Great Outdoors. One of the best ways to discover the beauty and diversity of the UK is by bike - and the health benefits that cycling provides is just an...

If there’s one thing many of us need now, it’s a holiday. But while we can’t go for a getaway just yet, there’s nothing to stop us dreaming about what we’ll do when the worst of the pandemic is over, and lockdown begins to ease. After months of confinement, the idea...

This month we look at Africa, which is up there among the best when it comes to memory-making destinations. Desert and delta in remote Botswana See the arid wilderness of Nxai Pan - a fossil lakebed salt flat that is home to a cluster of seven ancient baobab trees -...

With more time being spent at home, you might be looking for new, exciting, but safe ways to beat the boredom of being within the same four walls. The good news is that not all adventures have to involve thrill-seeking activities, or jet setting around the world to a...