Ahead of the BBC’s new David Attenborough series Planet Blue II, we pick 10 trips that explore the oceans, from diving the Pacific’s ‘underwater Serengeti’ to reef conservation in Belize and kayaking in Komodo For world-class diving sites you can…
In this selection of winning and shortlisted images from this year’s competition, amateur and professional photographers worked to a brief of showcasing Britain’s eclectic landscapes Continue reading…
Japanese department stores are places of wonder, where staff greet customers with low bows and the basements are temples to elaborately packaged delights When Japan’s big department stores open their doors each morning, managers step outside and offer a synchronised…
Winter sports breaks can be seriously expensive during February half-term and the Easter holidays but there are bargains if you know where to look Action Outdoors is the UK partner of UCPA, a French non-profit group that works to make…
Referred to as ‘the dark side’ by locals for its north-facing slopes and lack of bright lights, the village of Villaroger wants to raise its game without becoming brash Most skiers have heard of Les Arcs, but few know about…
Not everyone is thrilled by the idea of a week’s skiing and little else; here are ski bases with the full St Moritz array of winter fun but without the Swiss original’s steep prices The winter sports holiday was famously…
Schussing off to the slopes this winter? From Gstaad to Lake Tahoe we’ve got the lowdown on fresh developments this season Swiss resorts are improving the value of their seasonal/multi-resort lift passes, possibly because of the poor exchange rate for…
Canadian non-profit organisation, which enlists willing travellers to help transport essential medical supplies to developing countries, now has a Bristol base and is looking for UK volunteers Suncream, swimsuit, paperbacks … the packing list for a holiday usually follows a…
This revamped old drovers’ pub above Wharfedale offers a roaring fire, real ales and a menu designed for those who’ve been out walking on the fells When Yorkshire hosted the grand départ of the Tour de France in 2014, the…
As Tate St Ives reopens with a £20m extension, six of Cornwall’s leading artists describe the spectacular and atmospheric landscapes that inspire them The Island at St Ives is my place to go for contemplation. It’s the big hill overlooking…