A practical guide to Fanal, the misty grove of centuries-old til trees in Madeira’s UNESCO-listed Laurisilva: how to get there, which walks to choose, how to photograph the fog and the current access rules.
The best of Fuerteventura, from the Corralejo dunes and Isla de Lobos to Betancuria, the Ajuy caves and the vast beaches of Sotavento and Cofete, with practical advice for planning your trip.
Nine practical ways to spend less in Greece, from deck-class ferries and KTEL buses to free museum Sundays, bakery breakfasts, rooms to let and the nightly accommodation fee.
Ten of the most rewarding castles in England, from Windsor and Warwick to the clifftop ruins of Tintagel, with who runs each one, how to get there and how to save on tickets.
Seven Croatian islands chosen for what makes each one different, from Pag’s stony moonscape and Rab’s four bell towers to car-free Prvić and Korčula’s sword dance, with ferry tips for each.
How to link Romania’s most visited places into one first trip, from Bucharest and Peleș Castle to Brașov, Sighișoara, Sibiu, Cluj-Napoca and the painted monasteries of Bucovina, with realistic travel times.
Eight small Portuguese towns that reward an overnight stay, from the riverside bridges of the Minho and the Douro to the border fortresses of the Beiras and the marble and river towns of the Alentejo.
Where to go for a day from Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan and Naples, with fuller picks that are easy by train and quick notes on the famous alternatives.
Five Greek islands that each do one thing better than anywhere else, from the walkable volcanic crater on Nisyros to the monk seal marine park off Alonissos and the sea caves of Kleftiko on Milos.
Nine English places where autumn is the main event, from the maples of Westonbirt and Stourhead’s lake to the Exmoor red deer rut, New Forest pannage and the dark skies over Kielder.
Nine places in Belgium at their best between late September and mid November, from misty Bruges and golden Ardennes towns to beech forests near Brussels and museum-rich Antwerp.
Six smaller Spanish islands worth the extra ferry ride, from El Hierro and Garajonay’s laurel forest to Formentera and the Cíes Islands, with a quick comparison of the Balearics and Canaries.