Revealed: The winner of ‘the most beautiful village in France’ competition – and the 13 charming hamlets that were shortlisted The winner has a population of 652 and is known for its white half-timbered 18th-century houses Villages in the shortlist include a famous wine-region hamlet and the former home of an impressionist painter We’ve pictured all … Read more
The Maldives is a destination synonymous with off-grid relaxation and unabashed luxury in a desert island setting. But the Indian Ocean’s bravest new opening, Lux North Male Atoll, truly breaks the mould. With not a traditional thatched roof in sight, this swanky penthouse paradise is more Art Deco Miami glamour than cosy castaway village, and … Read more
Amazing videos reveal one of Britain’s best ‘office’ views: Cab footage lets viewers experience a Pendolino journey from London to Glasgow from the driver’s point of view The footage is split into an eight-part series called Tales From The Tracks The vignettes were made using a cab camera on the 12.10pm from Euston It took … Read more
Photographer Gabor Nagy spends months researching Iceland’s most eye-catching spots on Google Earth and then days driving and hiking its mountain roads to reach them – and snap them. As his incredible pictures of the country’s epic landscape show – the graft pays off. He has captured Europe’s second-largest glacier, a breathtaking ‘bleeding’ volcanic crater and … Read more
Summer holidays are back on as the government has released a list of more than 60 quarantine-exempt countries. France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Croatia and Greece are among the popular destinations that Britons can travel to from July 10 without needing to self-isolate on their return. Here we look at the best travel routes and accommodation … Read more
We are now free to enjoy a holiday in France without the prospect of two weeks’ quarantine on our return. But where to go to escape crowded beaches and tourist hot spots? Why not try France’s little-known islands and hideaways, which offer a secluded and relaxing break… Grande-Ile, Normandy A little slice of heaven: Grande-Ile is … Read more
Book me in: Exploring the Yorkshire locations in The Secret Garden, a classic that brings the magnificent moors to life Yorkshire’s moors are arguably at their most memorable in The Secret Garden A film version of the book starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters is out next month The 300-acre Duncombe Park is used as the … Read more
Great British boltholes: Hipsters want to be part of the inn crowd at The Crown, a 17th-century Oxfordshire pub in a quintessential English village The Crown is an ‘inn lover’s heaven’ located in the village of Church Enstone Each country-chic room has a different layout with digital radios and TVs It’s popular with hipsters using … Read more
Holiday hacks revealed: The ‘secret’ discounts and two-for-one offers that can make UK staycations surprisingly affordable, from Clubcard narrowboat deals to free hotel stays using Avios Travel companies are offering ‘thank you’ discounts and freebies to NHS staff BA has expanded the number of hotels you can book using its Avios points Camping and glamping … Read more
Knocking on Scotland’s door, Northumberland is a timeless vision of an older, emptier England. Wild, yet accessible, England’s least populated county’s rolling moors, ancient woodland and vertiginous valleys provide proof you don’t need to leave the UK for some splendid isolation. Its border battlegrounds, now a peaceful mosaic of habitats, are bristling with wildlife, while … Read more