The long view

Destinations designed with your wellbeing in mind

You’re not doing it right if you don’t fall off,” yelled our wetsuit-clad instructor from across one of Austria’s clearest lakes. Still wary of tumbling off the paddleboard into the depths of Lake Fus

Switzerland is rich, especially in clichés. Many are largely true. There are some I’m not so interested in – banking, precision watches, nuclear shelters and referendums. But others, I certainly am –

Christine Faughlin checks into an all-inclusive resort that offers guests as many reasons to venture beyond its gates as it does to stay put on a sun lounger

These lovely hotels, motels and inns are all under £150. A good night’s sleep at a good price, too? Oh, go on then

Staycation inspiration in Northumberland, Pembrokeshire, Suffolk and on Loch Lomond, plus a special seafood restaurant in London