Fading sun

Where to head for sunshine right now, or to book for a dose of winter heat

From cosy country hotels to far-flung paradise retreats, these GH -tested and approved spas will deliver the me-time you deserve

Planning a weekend on the Continent? Do it in style at a design-led escape

The schools are back, so now’s the time to bag yourself a chilled-out, grown-up getaway

Far-flung, closer to home; travelling solo or with family in tow – however you take your healing, find it in our guide to the best transformational breaks.

If Mykonos is the Greek god of queer summer escapes, then new island hotel Axel Beach is its sun-drenched temple. Perched above the Aegean, this adults-only escape is unapologetically bold, playful an