Travel

Curious Questions: What's the world's largest totem pole?

Martin Fone finds himself intrigued by the totem pole, and wonders which is the biggest ever made.

100 years of British Airways, from a converted bomber transporting grouse to afternoon tea at 35,000ft

Britain's national carrier celebrates its 100th birthday on 25 August, 20019. Isobel Green picks out a few of the companies most important milestones.

Sugar Beach, St Lucia: The sweet spot in between the Pitons where you get a butler, four-poster bed and can whizz round in a tuk tuk

Viceroy's Sugar Beach hotel sits in the gap between St Lucia's famous, UNESCO-listed peaks. Nigel Tisdall paid a visit.

How to do a long weekend in the Hamptons, from where to stay and eat to the best place to brush up your surfing

A long weekend in the USA? Yes, it can be done, says Country Life's travel editor Rosie Paterson, who headed to Long Island and returned almost before anyone noticed she'd escaped from the office.

The history of Tintagel and the enduring appeal of King Arthur, a millennium and a half after his reign

Richard Lea reconstructs the history of Tintagel and the legend of King Arthur.

Curious Questions: Does Amsterdam really have the most bridges in the world?

Everywhere you look in Amsterdam there seems to be a way of traversing the waterways of the city. But are there really more bridges here than anywhere else in the world? Martin Fone investigates.

Seattle: A foodie (and drinkie) tour of the city which inspired the culinary world of Frasier

The Space Needle, Pike Place Market and its fair share of rain; surely there can’t be much more to this corner of the Pacific North West? Indeed there can, finds Alexandra Fraser.

The Utterly Inessential Beach Shopping List: From ocean-inspired drinks to a Dragon paddleboard for the entire family to enjoy

Bored of being in the office? Well, this weekend is your chance to drop everything and jump on a train down to our gleaming coastline. Alexandra Fraser rounds up a few of the utterly inessential things that you should probably, potentially, but definitely not absolutely, bring with you.

A Tuscan resort on Italy's Silver Coast with villas which blur the line between holidays and holiday homes

In a nature reserve on the coast of Tuscany, the Argentario resort aims to bring the best of owning a Tuscan villa with the ease and amenities of taking a holiday, as Sarah Readman discovered.

Pisa, Italy: A wellness haven of ancient thermal baths, historic Italian villas and deliciously healthy food

Pisa's termes have long been the retreat of royalty and the famous, attracting kings, queens and a good number of Romantic writers. Alexandra Fraser went to explore the healing waters and to discover just what makes this quiet corner of the world the ultimate wellness destination.

A 'delectable sanctuary' in Puglia, where the bandits once roamed

Nigel Tisdall paid a visit to Masseria Torre Maizza, a lavishly-refurbished hotel in an all-too-often neglected part of Italy.

Longlands, Devon: A magical glamping site perched in the perfect hills of the Exmoor, just a stone's throw from the sea

Longlands is an idyllic haven from the busy world, with a boating lake, a sunset hot tub and a village of safari lodges that make camping the height of luxury. Alexandra Fraser didn't want to leave; here's what she thought when she finally did.

Lygon Arms, Broadway: A Cotswolds inn with history notched in its ancient wooden beams and hand-hewn stonework

In the heart of picture-perfect Broadway, gateway to the Cotswolds, the Lygon Arms has been a favourite getaway for centuries. James Elwes finds out why.

Tel Aviv, Israel: A city of surprises, from electric bicycles and 13th-century fortress walls to the best hummus in the world

A magical mixture of modern and ancient, Tel Aviv combines inovation with preservation, in a city that bows to its ancient traditions while celebrating its modern atributes. Hetty Lintell paid a visit.

A trip to the Dordogne that blends fine dining, golf, prehistoric caves — and a chocolate museum

France isn't known for its golf, but there are some lovely spots to visit that golfers will enjoy — and which have plenty to keep non-golfers entertained too, as Roderick Easdale discovered when he spent a few days at Souillac Golf and Country Club.

Curious Questions: Were our summer holidays in Britain actually better in the good old days?

Quieter roads, no stressing about dodgy wi-fi and the comforting pong of the cooler opening — were things really better in the 1970s? Ysenda Maxtone-Graham investigates.

7 of the best beach hotels in Britain, from the Channel Islands to the north of Scotland

Britain's spectacular coastline boasts all sorts of beautiful places to stay that are right on the water. Bonnie Friend, digital editor of the Good Hotel Guide, picks out some of her favourites, from the Channel Islands to the north of Scotland.

Lisbon: Year-round sun, seven hills teeming with culture and the world's best custard tarts

Whether you're there for a week or only a couple of nights, Lisbon is the ultimate getaway destination for those keen to immerse themselves in the local culture instead of searching for a home away from home. Emily Anderson paid a visit.

Ireland's Wild Atlantic coast: Spectacular clifftops, dramatic castles and world-class golf

The coast of Ireland near Shannon and Limerick is unbearably beautiful and dramatic, whether you pack your golf clubs or not. Toby Keel paid a visit.

A day aboard the Dartmouth Express: 'You half expect Hercule Poirot to hurry along the corridor with Captain Hastings in tow'

Heritage railway trips offer a slice of 1930s glamour in an era, as Toby Keel found out on a trip on the Dartmouth Express.