10 top UK coastal holidays
It's not all knotted handkerchiefs and deckchairs on Britain's coastline – Blue Flag beaches and hip hotels abound
Top 10 pony trekking holidays around the world
From long hacks for pony-pros and BYO horse holidays to saddle-friendly treks for beginners, Samantha Warwick rounds up the best holidays on horseback
Highland hiking in Spain
Walkers visiting the Costa Dorada in Catalonia can now book group day hikes
Tough at the top
Prince Charles called the old visitors' centre on the peak of Snowdon 'the highest slum in Wales' - and now its eco-friendly replacement is proving just as controversial. Jill Tunstall reports
The mild bunch
A holiday on a working cattle ranch offered Sarfraz Manzoor the chance to live out his cowboy fantasies. But first he had to learn how to get on a horse...
Way to go on Turkey’s coast
A walking holiday with local guides and stays in village houses gives Rhiannon Batten a new perspective on the ancient Lycian Way
The ultimate spa breaks
From chilling out in a spa hotel in Italy to a mountain retreat in Greece, find the most relaxing spa breaks below
Head in the clouds
From trekking through the mountains in Bulgaria to mountain cycling in France, find the best hiking and biking picks below
Come on in, the water’s lovely
Swimming outdoors can be chilly, but it's very good for the soul. Margaret Drabble introduces our guide to the best spots for a dip in Britain
10 top activity holidays by the beach
Forget lazing on the beach. For paragliding, hiking, swimming treks and more, read on