FROM A CONVERTED BANK WITH A SPA IN ITS VAULT TO A NILE CRUISE THAT ESCHEWS THE CROWDS, THIS IS TRAVEL, ELEGANTLY DONE

Turn back the hands of time, with curated trips where luxury and education are combined for an other worldly experience, from rail to literary inspired escapes

Few experiences can compare to cruising down the longest river in the world. With a total length of approximately 6,695 km (4,160 miles) stretching between Lake Victoria in Uganda and the Mediterranea

Get urban thrills without a splash-out budget in these wallet-friendly destinations

Vicky Mayer , editor of Cruise & Travel magazine, picks the best new cruises – great memories guaranteed

From wildlife spotting in Central America with a tweenager to finding a baby-friendly hotel in Spain and the perfect holiday home in Cornwall, the GH team reveal their best-ever family breaks