Flying visit: Liguria
Here you may catch the north Mediterranean sunshine washing one of Europe's loveliest hiking trails - and, from mid September, benefit from improved infrastructure.
Five madcap adventures
Hitch to Morocco | Home to Rome | Trek from Jordan to Hong Kong | Cycle Vietnam from top to Bottom | Drive your own husky team
Sick on arrival
It's no fun being ill on holiday. So why do so many of us succumb every time we finally wind down? Emine Saner finds out how to break the cycle.
Ayush Wellness Spa, Hotel de France
As spas go, Ayush is perfectly lovely - large, modern, airy and white with great treatments - but it is attached to a stuffy old place with patterned carpets and plastic flowers.
Best British cycle routes
The Tour de France, which ends today, has prompted cyclists of all levels to dust down their bikes and get pedalling. If you fancy a two-wheeled adventure, check out Rob Penn's guide to top UK trails, from a gentle eight miles in Wiltshire to 400-plus miles of Scottish splendour.
High walks and shear adventure
A 'free-range' holiday on a working farm in Cumbria has just the right ratio of spectacular hikes, hands-on activities and hearty food, writes Nell Card.
Guiding light
The sublime beauty of Wordsworth country - mists, mountains and lakes - can't fail to uplift us. But it also reminds us of our place, says Andrew Motion.
The good life
Neil Clark: It has been decided that Munich has the best quality of life in the world. That's no surprise, but for the Telegraph to admit it is extraordinary.
Look no snow
There are two good reasons for heading down to the Alps in summer: the scenery and healthy mountain air, and the great deals available out of the ski season.
Fun. Water. Madness!
Carlene Thomas-Bailey shows no fear (well, not much) as she attempts the daredevil climbing, jumping and swimming sport that is coasteering.