Life’s a beach

Head to Mauritius for powder-soft beaches, jungle waterfalls and Creole charm

Do you dream of picture-perfect islands, long, pristine beaches and endless sunshine? Then put the Maldives at the top of your once-in-a-lifetime travel wish list. Comprising 1,192 islands dotted acro

Think ‘dream holiday destination’, and no doubt images of the magical Maldives come to mind. Simon Lang flies out to the remote atolls to discover whether reality lives up to the fantasy

Whether you’re seeking an off-the-beaten-track adventure or a new perspective on a classic destination, there’s a cruise to make your island-hopping fantasy real

A small eco-village owned and run by a British family is the perfect base to explore the surprising beauty of Lanzarote, says Helena Lang

Autumn blues getting you down? Take it as your cue to get away to the sunshine