From a sauna to an ice bath in Scotland: my full immersion in hot and cold therapy
A peaceful woodland estate in Aberdeenshire now offers wellbeing breaks with adrenaline-boosting Nordic-style treatments
‘Stunning lakes and majestic mountains’: readers’ tips from Europe
Dramatic scenery, gleaming lakes and unspoilt views take the fancy of our adventurous tipsters, from France to Albania
How a solo retreat helped relight my creative fire
It felt selfish, but at home I couldn’t finish a thought without being interrupted by my kids – so I packed my bags and headed to the coast
From face-plants to flying across the lagoon: how I learned to kitesurf in Sicily
The coastline near Marsala is the perfect spot to practise your Superman moves on a residential kitesurfing course
Wild west: a walk on Brittany’s rugged Crozon peninsula
The fishing villages, clifftop paths and sandy coves of the Breton coast provide the perfect backdrop for a five-day hike
Fresh air B&B: after yurts and huts, now treehouses are glampers’ favourites
Nostalgia, adventure and ‘childhood whimsy’ drive trend as sleeping amid branches becomes sought-after UK holiday
Night-time is an intoxicating new land: how learning to love the dark eased my grief
From magical moonlit swims to midnight hikes, Annabel Abbs decided to embrace her insomnia by embarking on a series of ‘night journeys’
The search for the perfect wetsuit: is there one that doesn’t harm the planet?
Neoprene is made from toxic chemicals, hard to recycle and, with 400,000 tonnes made a year, a growing problem. So can surfers and swimmers find green wetsuits?
Restorative in every way: a rewilding retreat in Somerset
A Wild Weekend on the 42 Acres estate near Frome offers fresh air, cosy rooms, sumptuous food and a chance to get hands dirty with some land regeneration work
The longevity vacation: why bar-hopping holidays are out and extreme wellness breaks are in
Would a £35,000 holiday help you live longer or just leave you bankrupt? A surprising number of people are paying to find out