Heading for the hills

Relax in the sunshine on the paradise island of Boa Vista

Thermal springs, nature walks and views to die for! The Azores may be small, but this mighty island off the coast of Portugal has plenty to offer

This week’s dream: a journey into the deep ...

Alastair MacDonald Jackson spent two years visiting as many of Scotland’s west coast islands as possible. Here he showcases some of the greatest wonders of the west – and offers practical advice on how to see them

One of TGO ’s favourite maverick adventurers, John Fleetwood , is back, this time with a fulsome coast-to-coast extension of the renowned GR20 that embraces the best of Mediterranean village life, swimming, scrambling and the odd scrape away from the hot spots

From gnarly ridge traverses to relaxing strolls along silvery beaches, these island hikes lend themselves to the long days of Summer