Travel Feature Articles - Page 47

With its gushing waterfalls, sweeping valleys, stone villages and pristine lakes, the Lake District has lured millions of visitors this year, topping the list as the most popular destination for Brits holidaying at home. As the fresh autumnal breezes creep in, there is still...

If Disney created a magical marine setting encapsulating island paradise in its most picture-perfect form, the result would surely echo the dipping palms and crystal waters of the Indian Ocean's islands.

Wine-tasting technique, grape varieties and winemaking keywords: find out everything you need to know when visiting a chateau.

Month of the harvest, September is the perfect time to visit the world's most revered wine region: Bordeaux, southwest France. Watch the pickers collect the grapes, explore the underground barrel cellars and taste some fantastic wines while the sun shines and everyone on the vineyards is united...

Asia boasts some of the most beautiful islands in the world, with swathes of silky white sand, dramatic temples and stunning coral reefs. As the dry season approaches, now is the perfect time to start planning that much-needed island getaway.

Whether being kind to your health, your bank balance or the environment, you can't beat a bike to get around town. In many European cities cycling is a both easy and fun way to take in the sights, and, with the 21st century's traffic clogged roads, hopping on a bike is the quickest way to get...

With less crowds and lower prices, September is the perfect time to catch some last-minute sun and culture on a short-haul city break.

The August Bank Holiday is nearly upon us. For those spending the long weekend firmly on UK shores, here is our guide to making the best of your three days off ...even if it rains.

For the last in our bitesized guide series on eco-friendly holidaying, we take a look at some of the world's greenest destinations. From exploring Costa Rican cloud forest and reef diving in Belize, to hiking in the snow-capped Swiss Alps, these natural beauties offer the eco-conscious...

For a break from generic hotel rooms and clone-like resorts, here is our eclectic selection of retro travel destinations; from Parisian vintage to shabby-chic in Texas, slip back in time with these elegant and kitsch holiday spots.

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