This week’s dream: the dazzling coral gardens of ...

Known for its rugged beauty and religious heritage, Patmos has attracted a bohemian crowd since the 1960s, but Justine Picardie finds there’s still plenty of space for quiet contemplation

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After exploring the Ionian, Gwynneth and Andrew Page wanted more challenging sailing. They opted to join a flotilla exploring the Saronic Gulf

Milestone anniversaries, a total eclipse, new hiking trails and major cultural projects are just some of the reasons to travel next year. National Geographic’s global community of explorers, photographers and editors have handpicked this year’s list of 25 destinations to inspire your next adventure — covering everything from sports travel to seminal road trips

Not many successful breakaways involve almost 5,000m of climbing over 324km, but that’s exactly what Napoleon Bonaparte pulled off in just six days in the spring of 1815. After escaping from exile on