The Great Escape

A shipwreck-style cabin on Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, retro campervan in a Norfolk meadow, treehouse wrapped around an Okinawan akagi tree – these are just a few ways to dive into nature, says Jo Dave.

A Place in the Country

Coming face-to-face with rare breeds, getting hands-on with olive oil production and guaranteed farm-to-fork make agricultural stays hard to beat. Lucy Kehoe picks Europe’s best immersive options

Generation Game

Multi-generational holidays are on the rise and with ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ trips often spanning three generations, it’s important that itineraries delight Granny just as much as they will thrill the grandchildren. Forget rambling kids’ clubs or organised bingo – and push the boat out with wilderness safaris, beachfront villas and small-ship cruises that will allow every member of the family to relax and enjoy each other’s company while making memories to last a lifetime.

New Med Hotels

Find your perfect beach orcity break in the latest crop of short-haul sunshine havens: meeting all budgets and styles, our pick of Mediterranean retreats go above and beyond

Words By Steven Short

Under African Skies

If you’re yearning to be on the water’s edge and want something different this year, head to the coast of Africa for pristine beaches, gin-clear waters and unique flavours on the plate, says Richard Holmes

Botanical beauties

Dining on exquisite, locally sourced produce in the very surroundings where much of it is grown gives pastoral idyll a new meaning. Jo Davey explores UK hotels with the finest grounds and gardens