Samantha Jones joins a guided tour of Andalucia in southern Spain, designed to bring solo travellers together for a week of culture and connection

From fascinating culture to stunning natural wonders, there’s more to Gran Canaria than you might think

Exciting ways to get away from it all

We love exploring new countries in our ’van, but are creatures of habit where winter is concerned, heading straight for Spain. We love walking, and its southern mountains are perfect for (mostly) care

Look further afield than Paris and NYC for a mini break next year

Now we’re in the depths of winter, it’s good to make plans and look forward to the return of sunny days in spring. We’re big fans of Eastbourne on the East Sussex coast, which is one of our favourite