THE LITTLE-KNOWN CYCLADIC ISLE OF FOLEGANDROS IS A HAVEN FOR THE RARE ELEONORA’S FALCON — AND FOR THOSE IN SEARCH OF A QUIET, NATURE-INSPIRED RETREAT

Legend and myth swirl Santorini, luring visitors by the million. An off-season visit finds locals grateful for the advantages its popularity brings, yet eager to find a more sustainable future

Take a road trip around Scotland’s ‘misty isle’ for volcanic rock formations, wild swimming at the Fairy Pools and warming drams of cask whisky.

(whatever your budget!)

A trip to Cyprus doesn’t have to be about sun, sea and sand. Rebecca Pitcairn discovers a world of wine and wonder in the Troodos Mountains

From island-hopping in southerly Okinawa to farm experiences in rural Aomori and skiing in far northern Hokkaido, this diverse archipelago offers intriguing local culture, ancient history and epic wilderness experiences around every corner — and deeper exploration reaps huge rewards