From Hydra to the Hebrides, our tipsters embrace life in the slow lane, getting off the beaten track on foot, by bike and even a donkey

An outdoor eco-spa in Wales and riverside yoga in North Yorkshire are among the highlights of our tipsters’ most revitalising breaks

Our tipsters recall their adventures while exploring 10 of Europe’s finest cities

Lava soup in Iceland, assassins’ pasta in Bari, Georgian breads and Norfolk seafood … our tipsters pick their favourite culinary treats across the continent

From remote sandy coves in Galicia to bustling town beaches in the Cinque Terre, our tipsters dream of sunny climes and limpid waters

From antiquity in Spain to modern art in Denmark, via three Erics in Morecambe, our tipsters reveal the places that left them feeling inspired

Our tipsters pick their favourite countryside and coastal routes for a wintry walk, and suggest a few pubs and cafes to warm up in afterwards

Trekking, climbing, abseiling, kayaking and more – tipsters reveal the ups and downs of their intrepid active holidays

It’s not only better weather that takes visitors south in winter, it’s also the quieter beaches, museums and restaurants. Our tipsters explore cities and towns from Porto to Athens

From a Finnish archipelago to a tranquil lake in Albania, our tipsters have unearthed beautiful beaches, lively cities and wild, atmospheric places

Snowy mountains, frozen lakes, forests and glaciers wow our tipsters, who recall wintry rail journeys great and small across Europe