Glamping: Over 5,000 campsite pitches have been added around the UK – perfect for a last-minute trip

Camping has come to the rescue of the great British summer holiday as thousands of new pitches have sprung up in ‘pop-up’ sites across the country. And the good news is that there are still plenty of spaces free this July and August. ‘You can’t magic up more self-catering cottages and hotel rooms but with … Read more

Cycling holidays: You don’t need lycra to pootle through the glorious countryside of East Anglia

Beauty over efficiency: that’s the philosophy of Britain’s National Cycle Network. Route 1 meanders 1,264 miles from Dover to Tain, in the Highlands, almost always directing you along smaller, prettier, more wiggly country lanes rather than the direct main road. ‘What’s the hurry?’ is the message. This also happens to be my philosophy, so we’re … Read more

The joys of punting in Cambridge – a ridiculously romantic experience

The joys of punting in Cambridge – a ridiculously romantic experience (as long as you’re not the one hefting the 12ft pole) Cambridge is one of ‘Britain’s most beautiful cities’, says Annabelle Thorpe  For an indulgent afternoon, book a chauffeured punt tour along the River Cam  Allow enough time to reach the famous Orchard Tea Garden … Read more

Why writer KATE WICKERS is dreaming of Port Douglas in Australia 

Upbeat for Down Under: Why writer KATE WICKERS is dreaming of Port Douglas in Australia The Daily Mail’s Kate Wickers recalls a wonderful family trip to Port Douglas in northern Queensland She remembers cycling along the broad white sands of Four Mile Beach and visiting Daintree National Park She also has happy memories of exploring the … Read more