A new collection of self-catering lodges gives the chance to discover more about Laugharne and its famous poet resident
If you know, you know. And if you don’t – padel is the hybrid tennis-squash game taking the UK by storm. This Greek resort is a haven for those wanting to learn it, play it, or do nothing but sit on the soft, sandy beach, says Louise Atkinson
Check in and tune out at this luxury retreat where homegrown produce gets the TV chef treatment
Make like Tess of the d’Urbervilles (minus all the tragedy) with a visit to this charming 16th-century inn in the heart of Thomas Hardy land
It’s all about the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees on this restorative rewilding break in a pretty part of the Cotswolds
Enjoy a weekend fit for a king at the regal The Rubens at the Palace hotel, just a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace
Heading to Essaouira with her teenage son, Tamsin Burnett- Hall falls in love with the North African vibe
Swayed by exceptional excursions and an enthusiastic crew, Nicola Smith settles into cruising in the Greek islands
Recently restored Lansdowne House in Hove is a grand Regency guesthouse by the sea – perfect for a spot of coastal R&R with nothing’s-too-much-trouble hospitality