Travel

Carlisle Bay, Antigua: A blissful retreat set in its own private Caribbean cove

Carlisle Bay offers a wonderful place to stay on the enchanting and unspoilt island of Antigua, as Lilias Wigan found out.

A weekend in Amsterdam: Rembrandt, the Resistance and Raymond Blanc en route

Getting to spend a weekend in Amsterdam is as simple as hopping on the train then sitting back to enjoy, as Kate Green found out.

Bucket List inspiration: Okunoshima, the small island in Japan occupied by hundreds of adorable bunnies

Rabbit Island is a well-kept secret along the Japanese coastline, providing sanctuary for hundreds of wild rabbits and an exciting retreat for the bunny-lovers among us.

Four fine spas for a bit of pampering this spring

Looking for a treat this Easter? Country Life has taken a look at some of the best spas to visit around England this spring, from pregnancy massages in London to moonlit jacuzzis in the New Forest.

Adare Manor: The golf course that dreams of being the Irish Augusta

Augusta National Golf Club is one of the sporting world's greatest treasures. It's also the model on which Adare Manor, near the charming Irish city of Limerick, is being recreated – and a very fine job they're doing, says Toby Keel.

10 lovely hotels for a family-friendly break in Britain

If you're looking for a place to take the family in the holidays, Bonnie Friend of the Good Hotel Guide has ten wonderful suggestions across the country.

Bucket List inspiration: A remote, secluded private island just for you and 47 of your closest friends

The beautifully-lit interior which gives a Surrey spa the undeniable feeling of being in church

Artist Brian Clarke was hired to make the spa at the Beaverbrook Hotel something a little special – here's what he came up with.

Bucket List inspiration: A long weekend in Morocco

York's finest hotel, a state-of-the-art cookery school and the secret to throwing the perfect dinner party

Newly opened this month, The Grand's state-of-the-art cookery school, spearheaded by the charasmatic Andrew Dixon, teaches aspiring culinary connoisseurs everything from bubble and squeak to thai green fish curry. Alexandra Fraser paid a visit.

Bucket List inspiration: The golden beaches, towering jungle and incredible wildlife of Sri Lanka

Your world, your way: How an escorted tour will help you get more from your holiday

Your holidays are precious, and taking an escorted tour will help you get the very most out of your time away as the experts from Collette explain.

Hartwell House review: Bourbons, Roman gods and unbeatable luxury

Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire, where the exiled Louis XVIII took refuge in the early 19th century, has now become a grand country house hotel. Annunciata Elwes paid a visit.

Skiing in Colorado: Spectacular powder, free pancakes and that incredible feeling of having a mountain to yourself

Skiing in the Alps is great, of course – but a winter trip to the Rockies is a completely different experience, as Victoria Marston found out during a visit to Colorado.

Villa Yeraki, Corfu: A picture-perfect Mediterranean villa to fall in love with

Bressingham Hall review: A splash of Georgian luxury and a stroll in stupendous, award-winning gardens

In the heart of Norfolk the beautiful Georgian pile that is Bressingham Hall makes a wonderful spot for a break, says Martin Fone.

Joali, Maldives: An immersive art hotel founded in the name of peaceful wellness and quiet decadence

The latest addition to the Raa Atoll, Joali is the perfect spot for those looking to sit back and recharge in a resort where every possible need or desire has been anticipated and catered to. Alexandra Fraser paid a visit.

Jason Goodwin: The dragoman's life of travel, history and locking tourists in Pharaohs' tombs

Our columnist opens up about the world of the 'dragomans', the über tour guides whose tales of wayward travellers are second to none.

La Clusaz: An Alpine destination full of traditional charm, beautiful views and superb skiing

If you're looking for an Alpine retreat that's still offering traditional rustic charm, La Clusaz will most likely hit the spot says Dean Usher.

Jaguar's ice driving academy: Thrills, spills and (almost) taking out photographers under the Northern Lights

Learning how to drive on snow and ice could save your life. It's also bloody good fun, as Adam Hay-Nicholls discovered driving Jaguars in sub-zero conditions through the Swedish wilderness.