Why late summer is the perfect time to take a solo break
It's all about family holidays this time of year, but what of those who prefer to travel alone? They're in luck – the world is their oyster
It's all about family holidays this time of year, but what of those who prefer to travel alone? They're in luck – the world is their oyster
For child-free skiers, other people's offspring can spoil the serenity of the mountains – but an Austrian hotel offers a solution
It forced me to be more present and to focus inwards. I've never looked back
Seizing the (birth)day, Sarah Rodrigues set off on a once-in-a-lifetime getaway to the Seychelles – without her family
A holiday of abstinence, temperance and mystifying massages? Count me out this year
London's new hotel Inhabit in Paddington has a focus on wellness, yoga, meditation and plant-based food
More and more high-end hotels are introducing programmes to improve your bedtime routine – but do they really work?
There are plenty of options for winter sun in the next four months – and you don’t need to cross an ocean to find them
From off-grid breaks to electric transport and trips inspired by films, we predict this year’s holiday trends
Forget fasting and fad diets – the new year is all about trying something new and productive to enhance your travels
We crunched the numbers to find the best spots for both seasonal escapism and great value for money
An unexpected meeting in Delhi became an adventurous, globetrotting friendship that would last for years and span continents
Total calm and quiet for hours seems like a holiday dream – but it’s not easy to be still for 14 of them straight, as our writer learns
More and more women are travelling solo as a release after the pandemic. Our writer tries it out on a long weekend in Paris
Fighting off wolves, bandits and bouts of terrible sickness, the late Irish writer was a trailblazer for solo adventurers
Pete Casey was in his 40s when he left Britain for his six-year trek. Along the way he faced many dangers, from sharks to shotguns
A trip to Halkidiki helped actress Jill Halfpenny begin the healing process and find the motivation to carry on
Our writer was skeptical about attending an all-women spiritual retreat in midlife – but she ended up leaving with a surprising outcome
From fun-seeking families to luxe-loving solo travellers, the Maldives has something for everyone
Never have holidays been under such pressure to perform. Why not use the time to learn something new?