From Volcanic Wilds to World-Class Art: 10 Fun and Fabulous Reasons to Visit France in 2026

Some of the best under-the-radar attractions across the Channel include steampunk wonders in Calais and the largest collection of impressionist works outside Paris

Route des Vacances: a gastronomic driving holiday from Paris to the Mediterranean

The RN7 road to the Côte d’Azur is enjoying a renaissance among lovers of slow travel in search of offbeat France

The Most Beautiful Coast in the World? Exploring New Zealand’s Overlooked Nelson Tasman by Sand and Sea

For years this region was regarded as little more than a gateway from the North Island to the South. But spend several days there and you’ll ache to tear yourself away

“It’s like witnessing a Renoir or Matisse painting coming to life”: readers’ favourite trips in France

From Normandy to Provence, our readers enjoy great art, architecture and outdoor activities in France. Tell us about a trip to Scotland – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher.

‘Walking is the best way to discover offbeat Corfu’: a spring hike across the Greek island

Explore wild scenery, empty beaches and beautiful villages on the 110-mile Corfu trail, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year

Delayed by EU entry/exit system? Then travel light

Only way to avoid missing a flight because of EES rules: squeeze everything into a cabin bag and skip luggage check-in

Mysterious Marrakech: Why I Never Tire of Morocco’s Red City

With its never-ending street theatre and labyrinthine medina, this timeless city swallows you whole – and reveals new secrets with each visit

Relaxation and adventure

Can't decide if you want to fly-and-flop or chase adventures? With these three holiday destinations, you don't have to choose

Athens, Barcelona, Miami: the best beach cities for summer 2026

These holiday hotspots bring together the laid-back beauty of being by the sea with the cultural vibrancy of an urban centre. So why pick one when you could have both?

You Say Climbing, I Say Cocktails: Eight Holiday Planning Dilemmas and Their Solutions

When one of you wants the beach, and the other wants the city, how do you agree on a destination? Here are eight real-life solves to make sure everyone gets the trip they want.

Wales on rails: a car-free break in Carmarthenshire

It’s a quintessentially Welsh experience of castles, cockles and cawl when you explore the south-west of the country by train, bus and a new footpath opening this week

Zoning in on Marolles, Brussels: ‘A friendly, cosmopolitan village where everyone is welcome’

Beyond the Belgian capital’s more obvious sights lies a thriving district known for its classic Belgian cuisine, alternative art scene and gigantic flea market