10 of the best scenic stays in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

From a beachside bothy to a Highland bunkhouse and lochside inn, here are some of Scotland’s bonniest boltholes

Can Europe avoid a summer of holiday flight and cross-Channel travel chaos?

Passengers face risk of cancellations due to fuel shortages – and long airport queues due to EU entry-exit system

What are my rights if flights are cancelled and holidays disrupted due to fuel shortage?

Iran war and EU’s new entry-exit system could lead to travel misery this summer, but there are ways to mitigate it

Lochs, bothies, and burial chambers: readers' favourite trips in Scotland

From the epic landscapes of the Highlands and Islands to intimate local community events, our readers share their best finds in Scotland. Tell us about a cool neighbourhood in a European city – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher.

'Bath, Harrogate... Woodhall?' A short break in one of the UK's most forgotten spa towns

The Lincolnshire village, the height of fashion a century ago, offers fascinating history, a woodland cinema, excellent cycle routes and a deeply restorative feel

The perfect base for a Wind in the Willows weekend: a stylish B&B in the Chilterns

Taking a leaf out of Kenneth Grahame’s book, our writer spends a few days getting lost among the woods and riverside villages of Oxfordshire and Berkshire

Time-travelling in Cantabria: from the stone age to Sartre via the ‘prettiest town in Spain’

On the north coast of Spain you can see some of the world’s oldest art, explore a stunning medieval village, then watch surfers ride Atlantic swells

‘We are not like the rest of Andalucía’: the rugged charms of Almería, Spain’s desert city

While Málaga battles overtourism down the coast, this ‘forgotten’ working port city revels in its outsider status

Concerns raised about motorbike tourist trail after death of British teenager in Vietnam

Local people say road conditions are rugged and weather unpredictable, while some say it has become too congested

The Great Travel Meltdown of 2026

Airports are suffering a perfect storm of actual problems and passenger anxieties.

‘Tranquil, natural and barely a tourist in sight’: readers’ favourite hidden gems in Spain

Your top off-the-beaten track discoveries, from gorges in Galicia to vineyards in La Rioja Tell us about a trip to Italy – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher

An irresistible adventure activity for New Zealand visitors? Delivering the mail by boat

In the sparsely populated Queen Charlotte Sound, tourists can accompany the skipper-come-postman as parcels are dropped off via the scenic route. No heart rate check required