New baby, crying, no sleep … retreat to France!
A postnatal wellbeing week – with baby – proved a great way for Stuart Heritage and his wife to recuperate from the chaos of becoming new parents
The scenic Welsh triathlon for the non-competitive
Forget sweaty Lycra and saddle sores, in Carmarthenshire they’ve invented a scenic, fun version of the triathlon that allows Kevin Rushby’s family to do a leg each, and factor in some pub time, too
Tropical retreat: surfing and yoga in Sri Lanka
Lush tropical scenery, healthy but delicious food, gorgeous beaches … Gavin McOwan finds his comfort zone in Sri Lanka. But trying to teach his creaking body to surf and do yoga brings him back out of it
And relax … an Ibiza yoga retreat for new mums
Lisa Allardice is terrified her mum-and-baby yoga retreat in Ibiza will be like NCT classes with added Lycra. But great food, plus plenty of pampering and babysitting, make it the ultimate babymoon
Healthy (and fun) retreats for New Year
If you think New Year’s parties are over-rated, escape the mayhem on a healthy retreat and start 2016 feeling zen
A heavenly stay in a new monastery hotel in Quebec City
The 400-year-old Monastère des Augustines is now a wellness hotel exuding peace and calm
Berlin: an outdoor swimming tour of the best pools and urban lidos
It may be associated with music and fashion but Berlin is also a city that loves to swim. Our writer takes a dip in some of the best lakes and lidos, from a historic Olympic pool to the latest opening in a complex of clubs and bars
Jessica Alba’s company reduced the zinc in its sunscreen. But is it really harmful?
The Honest Company came under fire after customers who used its sunscreen got sunburns. But what are the zinc particles used in sunscreen, and are they safe? Here’s our guide
Save your holiday – leave your running shoes at home
‘Sight jogging’ is the latest way to inveigle targets and self-improvement into your break. I would counsel the opposite, and keep your holiday time sacred
Copenhagen: an outdoor swimming tour – the best pools and sea baths
Miles of great beaches a short bus ride from the centre of Copenhagen plus the clear waters of the city’s inner harbour, mean you are spoilt for choice when swimming in the Danish capital. And many offer free admission, too