Category: Travel

Share a tip on your favourite winter hike, whether short or long – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays breakIt’s tempting to hunker…

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Away from Crete’s sandy shores, tall peaks dominate the landscape, offering great skiing without the crowds – or ski liftsAt the summit of Mount Ida…

View More Off the Cretan track: a skiing adventure on the Greek island

Grand halls, turret views and resident ghosts … From the Borders to the Highlands, these accommodating castles offer bags of history, luxury and escapismHome of…

View More Live like a laird: 10 of the best Scottish castles to stay in

Our slow travel expert picks her favourite off-season trips by train to France, Germany, Austria and ItalyI travel through Europe by rail in all seasons…

View More Winter rail adventures in Europe: three itineraries for the colder months

Golden landscapes, cosy cafes and crowd-free sightseeing are just some of the highlights of exploring central Europe by rail in the cooler monthsYou’ve got broadly…

View More The joy of ‘winterrailing’: my off-season rail adventure in France, Germany and Switzerland

From Galway to Venice, our tipsters choose their favourite places to stay which are near a train stationOnce called the Railway Hotel, the Hardiman is…

View More ‘A welcome sight after any journey’: readers’ favourite European railway hotels

The spectacular estuary is a haven for thousands of migrant birds each winter, and perfect to explore on foot and by boatThe Christmas market doesn’t…

View More Devon sent: a short, epic train ride into the wintry wonders of the Exe estuary

Share your tip on a great boozer to win £200 towards a Coolstays breakThere’s nothing better than a cosy pub on a dark winter’s day.…

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From festive markets and light trails to floating saunas and chalet-oke sessions, there’s plenty of wintery fun to be had for all agesThis year, there…

View More The best new Christmas and winter attractions in the UK

From pubs with rooms and seaside getaways to hotels for walkers and dog owners, all these picks put you in the middle of beautiful countryside…

View More 20 of the UK’s best hotels and pubs for the great outdoors – as chosen by the Good Hotel Guide