Rural rides
After a miserable year the English countryside is now back to its best, so Stuart Jeffries decided to explore the West Country trails of the national cycle route.
Vaccinations for South America
How vital is the yellow fever vaccination when travelling to South America?
Travelling with kids
Taking your kids somewhere like, say, Brazil means jabs. And with jabs come a whole heap of questions as Dea Birkett finds.
Hostels close after foot and mouth losses
The Youth Hostel Association (YHA) is closing 10 hostels because of losses caused by last year's foot and mouth epidemic, it was announced today. The hostels, which will close after the summer season, include venues in popular hiking areas such as the Peak District and Cumbria.
Weekend warriors
Running, kayaking, cycling and horse riding - and that's just before lunch. Welcome to the demanding world of adventure racing
High and dry
All that rain can put a damper on hiking at home. No surprise, then, that Annalena McAfee warms to Majorca's mountainous north.
No kids attached
Families don't always have to holiday together. Jane Cunningham gets away from it all at a celebrity health farm on the Costa del Sol.
Yoga holidays in Europe
Has anyone been on a yoga holiday in Europe that they can recommend? I'm looking for one that is based on hatha yoga and is "non-denominational".
Leave your worries on the doorstep
The repercussions of September 11 have left many Britons feeling stressed and disinclined to travel abroad. For those who want to unwind without leaving Britain, Stobo Castle's health spa offers the perfect solution