Travel Feature Articles - Page 49
Gap years come in all shapes and sizes; this diverse planet of ours is bursting with all sorts of exciting experiences for the energetic young traveller. So, for those attempting to pick from the wealth of horizon-expanding, independence-heightening options, here's our easy-to-swallow guide to...
With summer 2009 seeing a record number of Britons seeking their sun, sea and sandy pleasures a lot closer to home, we've picked out the UK's best beach spots to suit all seaside needs.
For the final of our bitesized guides to the Mediterranean islands, we head to ‘l'île de beauté' ('the island of beauty'). More than Napoleon Bonaparte's birthplace, discover France's hidden treasure: Corsica.
The fourth installation of our bitesized guide series to the Mediterranean's finest islands sees us sail over to the Italian gem of Sardinia.
Enjoy the great outdoors this summer with our pick of the world's finest parks and gardens. From lawns in Los Angeles to Impressionist inspiration in France, take a turn around these glorious grounds.
The third installation of our bitesized guide series to the Mediterranean's finest isles sees us hop across the Greek archipelagos in search of the perfect island holiday. As it turns out, we don't have to look too hard...
It's time to let go of the long-running jokes about crumbling chalets, punishing compulsory activities and crackling PA systems, says Phil Wilding. The modern British holiday camp has far more going for it than you might give it credit for.
Has the costly Euro persuaded you to ‘staycation' in Britain this year, but secretly you're still pining for Palma or longing for Lake Garda? Don't worry, Paul Murphy knows plenty of ways to get that Mediterranean vibe without leaving the UK...
For the second of our bitesized guide series to the Mediterranean's finest island destinations, we slurp sangria, feel white sand between our toes, and dance until dawn in the Balearics' holidaying quartet: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.
For the first of our bitesized guide series to the Mediterranean's finest islands, we head over to the bottom of Italy's boot to an island famous for volcanoes, gangsters and ice cream in a bun.
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