How to be as fresh as the new year is? Head to a retreat that will give you a helping hand. From healing caves to pampering in a palace, spa expert Suzanne Duckett picks the ten best health retreats...
Travelling with babies and toddlers can make a foreign holiday feel like a survival expedition. It doesn't have to be this way though, as Liz Todd and family discovered on a tot-friendly break to Tenerife. ...read
The government has revised travel advice calling the current situation in Bangkok, which is preparing for a February general election, 'unpredictable'.
It's the time of year when we start to think about travel for the summer. But where to go for ideas and inspiration? Fred Mawer has a few online tips.
Kate Johnson didn't know much about the feathered residents of Norfolk, until she saw the spectacular winter air show the migrating birds put on...
If you're fed up with bright young things zipping past you on the slopes, it's time to ski more like them. Phil Smith lists what we can learn from kids on the snow.
OK, so the Beatles never made it out to Bequia. But, no matter where you are, there should always be time to celebrate the Fab Four, says Hunter Davies.
The low-cost carrier, which has traditionally neglected customer service, had a change of heart in 2013. It's a move that seems to be paying off.
Couples basking in the glow of a Christmas proposal will already have turned their thoughts to the honeymoon. Jane Anderson advises on what's hot to trot...
There are many ways to ski. But the most modern may be the app launched by French resort Les Gets, where tourists follow a downloaded route to win prizes.
Her first ski trip with snowboarding boyfriend Drew had Laura Pullman worried, until she found the perfect instructor to keep her upright.
How do the other half live? And where do they go to do it? Travelmail set some of our favourite celebs a few questions about their travel habits.
There is frantic investment happening on one of the Caribbean's most rustic islands, so if you want the true St Kitts experience - sugar plantations, cheeky monkeys and empty beaches - then go soon, says Judith Baker.
Step onto the Europa 2 cruise ship and you find yourself in the Germanic world - naked folk in the sauna and superb food for dinner, says Caroline Hendrie.
Tristan Davies is not a man who goes in for the hippy-dippy things in life. So why had he agreed to 'ruin' his break in the Maldives by getting up at dawn for yoga?
Bobo is short for 'bourgeois and bohemian', two concepts that are visible in Paris's Marais district. Victoria Gooch goes in search of good food and 'purr therapy'.
Few places do festive cheer like Disney. Anna Melville-James and daughter Claudie head for Disneyland Paris and find it festooned in yuletide magic.
It is hardly one of the Netherlands' best-known places - but Valkenburg will steal your heart, says Petronella Wyatt, of this medieval enclave.
If you are planning a cheap skiing holiday, you don't think of Zermatt, the pricey Swiss resort. But Thomas W. Hodgkinson has a few cash-saving ideas.
Who needs the well-trodden resorts of the Med when you have the serene beauty of Scandinavia's quiet islands? Janet Street-Porter reports on just caught lunches and swimming in icy waters...
It has borne three names, and is one of the most famed imperial cities in the world. Simon Sebag Montefiore delves into Istanbul's rich - and often bloody - history.
There are many ways to see Venice, but Adam Wakelin thinks he may have found one of the best - a cycling and sailing tour that skips the usual crowds.
Whether you fancy sunning yourself in the Caribbean, crossing the Indian Ocean or sailing round the UK, here's the pick of the cruises next year.
There are many reasons for a man to feel proud in life. And one is when you head to Mauritius for a week and watch your son catch one of the beasts of the sea.
It's a stellar year for enjoying the Northern Lights... but you don’t have to go to Scandinavia to find them. Ruth Styles reports on the UK spots where the Aurora Borealis might dance into view. ...read
Today marks the 50th anniversary of JKF's shooting. But there's a brighter side to his tale. Helen Nicholson finds his ghost in Boston and Cape Cod.
The Flemish city has eco-friendly credentials galore...including a cycle culture to rival Amsterdam's. Helen Nicholson gets in the saddle to explore.
When it comes to the perfect city break, Barcelona scores a hat trick - especially when staying at the perfect mix of ancient and modern that is the Mercer hotel.
If you love new experiences but also like time to absorb your surroundings, a river cruise holiday could be perfect. Here's what's new in the water world.
Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province, is one of China's rising cities, known for its technology industry. But for Jennifer Cox, it is all about the (very) hot food - while John Craven makes a few cuddly new friends.
Steam trains are not supposed to appeal to younger generations. But for Natasha Culzac, a day on the Cathedrals Express to Devon was glorious.
It is one of the most iconic children's text in English Literature but how can you find out more about the man who wrote it, asks Frank Barrett.
Winter is perfect for hunkering down in a cosy barn. Jo Tweedy and family find a particularly toasty offering in North Norfolk and plenty to entertain them when they decide to emerge from hibernation.
People have been warned to stay inside as a major winter storm dumps up to 10 inches of snow on New York, closing roads and cancelling flights.
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Parts of Ibiza invite you to stay awake while the sleepy villages of the more bohemian north entice in a different way.
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Set in the historiac Cumbrian village of Clifton, this cosy 'pub with rooms' ticked all The Inspector's boxes...
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If you are considering a city break for 2014, you could do far worse than spend a few days in Istanbul, says Ian Birrell. This Turkish metropolis which famously straddles two continents is full of history, culture - and modernity.
Miami is the only cool bit to Florida, right? Wrong, says comedian Dom Joly after a myth-busting trip to the state's west coast with his family.
Many decry it as dangerous. Yet Israel is a fine destination, says Frank Barrett - whether you take in the great history of Jerusalem or the lively bars of Tel Aviv.
He is not the sort of chap you expect to see on board a cruise ship - but Ben Fogle found much to enjoy about his expedition to Italy as a 'destination expert'...
Continuing our series on the world's hippest hotels and the celebrities who frequent them, Sarah Turner visits the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, on Lake Como.
There are two ways to do the Christmas season: Sit in front of the TV. Or take a walk through the glorious British countryside. Jennifer Cox does the latter.
When Gary Edwards heard that Anchorman 2 was being filmed in the city he decided to explore the surreal world of the KVWN team for himself.
It is a place with a rich literary history - a town that has featured in the novels of Charles Kingsley and Henry Williamson. Dea Birkett takes a trip to Bideford.
He's always used it in his cooking but when chef Matt Tebbutt headed to the old-world vineyards of Portugal, he found himself falling for the drink too.
It is the sort of affair that usually waits until after the festive season - but when Jessica Barnett headed out to West Sussex, she needed to detox.
Spain's network of paradors - historic properties converted into accommodation - is one of the country's best-kept secrets. Anna Melville-James visits Santiago.
The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art is the spiritual home of 'horse dancing'. Anna Melville-James tries her hand at that Olympic sport, dressage.
The beauty of a holiday to Thailand is that all of its elements are easy to enjoy; the spiritual monks; awe-inspiring islands and of laid-back luxury.
For self-drive British golfers, Normandy offers the ideal combination of convenience and quality. Minty Clinch finds the area suits her to a tee.
Sarah Gordon boards the tiny 12-passenger Glen Tarsan and heads to the blustery isles of the Inner Hebrides for a sociable six days of good food and history.
Tombstone's main street is stuck in an 1880s time warp and the OK Corral is a collection of museums. But it's the gunfight most people want to see.
Philippa Forrester and family (plus Benny the toy giraffe) savour the Serengeti - in all its untamed glory before turtle-spotting at a beach retreat.
Nashville is famed as the swaggering home of country music. But there is a lot more to this great Tennessee city than cowboy boots and guitars.
A winter-weary Alistair Horne is mesmerised by fiery Mount Etna and tales of its irascible cyclops. He retreats to the luxurious Timeo hotel to warms his bones.
Whether you're just looking to get from A to B or want a journey with amazing scenery, there are plenty of websites to help you plan a rail trip, finds Fred Mawer.
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