Setting sail through the rhône valley

As we are ramshackle ramblers, Dieppe distracts us from our art tour of southwest France’s Languedoc-Roussillon. As if that’s not enough, we then border-hop between Catalonia and France, before detour

Woman&home columnist Kathy Lette finds a new perspective on the ancient while cruising through the Mediterranean

Bill and Kate Morris spend the summer cruising through Liguria, Corsica and Sardinia ahead of work at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games

Cruising is one of the most exciting ways to see the world while only having to unpack once. But which one is right for you? Choosing the perfect cruise can be daunting if you’ve never set sail before and you don’t want to make an expensive mistake. No two cruises are the same and neither are cruise lines. From small ships to behemoths, family-focused ships to elegant yacht-style ‘ships within a ship’, there’s plenty to navigate, which can be a bit overwhelming for those who’ve never cruised before. But don’t worry as we’ve got the ultimate guide to cruising – and picking the perfect cruise line for you, your family and your desires – for those who are new to cruise and even for regular cruisers who want to try something new

Hundreds of sailors successfully crossed the Atlantic in December as the ARC rally celebrates 40 years

I had no idea that, on a group ski and snowboarding holiday to Tignes in the French Alps, I’d end up in what was akin to a Teletubby outfit bobbing on my back like a Champagne cork in an icy lake. Nor