Idyllic Ile de Ré, off the west coast of France, ticks all the boxes for a romantic getaway minus the crowds

When a Farnham couple embarked on a building project in the Alps, they turned what was once a 17th century farmhouse into a luxury ski chalet right below Mont Blanc. We paid a visit

If the colder weather is making you feel like escaping to somewhere snug and cosy, you might be surprised to find some perfect rural retreats right on your doorstep. Here’s our pick of the best to discover in Surrey…

Surrey is full of secret hideaways and hidden gems. Slades Farm on the Wintershall Estate is definitely one of them

The new hotel is set to open in spring 2019 and will be located in the heart of the vineyard, offering sweeping views over the North Downs Way.

The Nordic countries have been voted some of the freest places on earth. Along with her mother, Rebecca Younger climbed aboard a cruise ship to discover the sights of Scandinavia

A weekend without modern luxuries in the heart of the Surrey countryside doesn’t have to mean going back to basics, as Rebecca Younger discovered when she stayed in a shepherd hut on the North Downs

The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the perfect place to spend a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life

The White Horse in Dorking re-opened late last year following a £4 million refurbishment, restoring the historic hotel to its former Dickensian glory. Rebecca Younger visits

Perfectly placed to enjoy that famously protected view from Richmond Hill, which has inspired artists, writers and explorers alike, The Petersham is well worth a visit

Join Arlene Phillips and Strictly Come Dancing favourites Aljaz and Janette on this exclusive 8-day river cruise along the Danube

As the longest ski lift of its kind in Europe opens for its first season at Le Grand Massif in the French Alps, Rebecca Younger discovers there’s much more to the area than just the white stuff

It may not be at the top of many bucket lists but Łódź, Poland’s third largest city, jolly well should be, says Rebecca Younger

Aly Warner is bowled over by the stunning, diverse sights of Sri Lanka, the homeland of Surrey county cricket’s retiring superstar, Kumar Sangakkara

Barcelona may be in a state of political unrest at the moment but that’s no reason not to visit one of the design capitals of the world Rebecca Younger takes in the city’s most famous architecture

Despite its hectic reputation there are still ways to find a quiet spot in Manhattan. Vicky Mayer took a quick flight from Gatwick to find out more

Named among the world’s top food and drink destinations in 2016, Cape Town is blessed with a vibrant restaurant scene, spectacular scenery and countryside bursting with vineyards. Matthew Williams visits this blossoming creative melting pot

Surrey-based luxury travel agent Gemma Antrobus, owner of award-winning Haslemere Travel, gives her expert top tips on how to get the best out of your holiday experience in the year ahead