Discover foodie stays in County Antrim, East Sussex, North Yorkshire and Devon, as well as festive homegrown treats to gift

Dreaming of escape on Ireland’s far-flung islands, David Bradford finds the reality of remoteness not quite as simple as it seems

Sail between nine islands on scenic ferry journeys, uncovering ancient monuments and sweeping beaches with the TV naturalist Monty Halls

Go car-free and take the train and bus from the city to some of the Scottish coast’s most beautiful beaches

Slowing down to experience the wonder of a ‘survival’ experience in the Scottish Highlands, as our guest editor did to mark his 50th birthday, Patrick Galbraith heeds the calming call of the wild

Nick Bonfield makes his first ever journey to Trump Turnberry to play the recently renovated Ailsa course and experience one of golf’s most iconic resorts