Historic towns linked by a Severn ramble: my car-free break in Shropshire

A train to Bridgnorth, then buses and walking boots open up the delights of this rural corner – including a clock that goes backwardsBridgnorth has one of England’s oldest cliff railways, a holiday cottage with a hidden cave and a tower that leans more…

10 of the best eco-friendly places to stay in Europe

These sustainable stays offer the chance to share mountain views with bears, sleep easy in a low-carbon hotel and wellness experiencesThe Holenberg forest is the gateway to the Maashorst nature reserve, a rewilding pioneer in North Brabant, home to roa…

Golden slumbers: 10 glorious woodland retreats for an autumn break

With our forests about to burst into colour, we pick cosy woodland cottages and eco-cabins for making the most of a British autumnGlamping is an understatement for these two spacious, well-equipped forest boltholes: one lodge and one safari tent, surro…

Core needs: wellbeing holidays bounce back to tackle ‘pandemic posture’

Wellness tourism continues to grow with demand driven by the ageing boomer generation and health-conscious millennialsAt 8am, six women and one man are saluting the sun in an airy barn in Sussex. They are focused on their breathing, visualising their i…