It's something of a tradition for me and my sister, Annette, to have a spa break in January. We feel a treat is in order after Christmas and the New Year, and we can catch up on the gossip while enjoying some serious pampering

An active holiday in Kenya

Safaris needn't be all about watching the big game. Stephanie Debere goes on a gruelling fitness safari in the heat of Kenya's Watamu coast

Britain's country hotel spas

Discover the latest spas and treatments at the UK's most popular country house hotels

Celebrate summer with the Highland Games

A guide to the Highland Games

Challenge yourself with a meditation holiday in Thailand

When Serena Davies decided to go on a meditation holiday in Thailand, she didn't get a cushy few days in a luxury spa, with joss-sticks, massages and plenty of sleep

City guides

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Dead Sea cure

The Dead Sea's therapeutic properties can turn a simple holiday into a cure for uncomfortable conditions, such as skin problems and arthritis

Destination: New Zealand

New Zealand has a reputation for being the home of extreme adventures, but there's plenty to do there if you're not that courageous. Take a trip to the Land of the Long White Cloud and enjoy the stunning scenery and outdoors lifestyle without the fear factor