Mountain highs

Escaping the hordes and immersing yourself in nature has never been easier with the emerging trend of luxury ski hotels and chalets at altitude. Offering both seclusion and fresh tracks every morning, these properties ooze relaxation and the chance to get ahead of – and apart from - the crowd. With more on the way, Abi Butcher reveals some of the best so far

Safari experiences off the beaten track

Embarking on a safari is a bucket-list experience for many, but setting your sights beyond one of the classic options can lead you to spectacular destinations and even more exciting wildlife

Words by Jo Davey

The complete guide to wine harvest season

As the northern hemisphere heads into harvest season, some of the best wine-growing countries in the world celebrate. If you fancy joining them, we look at the best places to eat, drink and stay as the grapes start the journey from vine to wine

Words by Ben McCormack

Asia's best cookery schools

The ultimate take-home trip from a trip to eastern parts of the globe has to be a new-found competence in regional cooking. Jo Davey picks top locations to finesse your culinary skills

Forest dwellings for back-to-nature retreats

Getting back to nature doesn’t mean you have to resort to soggy tents and dodgy stoves. With these woodland and hillside hideaways, you can be sustainable and private without forfeiting creature comforts

Words by Jo Davey

Wild things – Britain's best foraging spots

The trend for foraging shows that Britain is a land ripe for picking. Here, Jo Davey rounds up some of our favourite places to try it

The world awaits – Europe's best outdoor adventures

Clamber above fjords, wander ancient forests, cycle coastal paths or trek for bears: just a few of the exciting ways to get out there this summer, writes Jo Davey

The UK's best 2022 food festivals

Make a British food festival the centrepiece of a gastronomic weekend away. Diaries at the ready to plan your gourmet route, from Weymouth to Wales – Jasmina Matulewicz rounds up the best culinary celebrations around the nation

On Track

It’s always been a civilised way to travel, and if you pick one of the top scenic train journeys you can watch the world unfold before your eyes in maximum comfort. Anthony Lambert discovers some of the most rewarding experiences along extraordinary routes