Jersey shore

WHY GO? Wonderful coves and beaches, pretty villages and sports such as surfing, cycling, hiking and golf are just some of the reasons to visit the largest of the Channel Islands. Only 14 miles from F

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

Many years ago when I first got into sailing journalism, I was fortunate enough to be given the chance to interview Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. As someone who had read In a World of My Own as a child, th

If visiting Malta feels like you’ve wandered onto the set of a fantasy epic, it’s because you have. From the honey-hued streets of the Western city of Mdina to the dramatic cliffs of the island of Goz

A solo cruise along the coast of Brittany gave Gilbert Park the perfect excuse to visit seven ports in seven days while feasting in seven different restaurants

Setting foot on an island always feels like adventure, but walking all the way round takes it to a whole new level. And in some places all you need is one day.