Special report

Cruising is probably not on the shortlist when you think of a mini-break abroad. But suppose you could sail from the UK, visit four contrasting destinations, and still be home within a week? I’m soaki

Stunning scenery, fascinating history and plenty of cinnamon buns – a Viking cruise of Scandinavia was definitely a trip to remember

IT’S STILL POSSIBLE TO ESCAPE THE CROWDS WITHOUT SAILING TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH. CRUISERS SHARE THEIR FAVOURITE LOCAL OR SECRET SPOTS... PLUS HOW TO FIND A BARGAIN BERTH IN EUROPE THIS SUMMER

This week’s dream: a tall ship adventure in ...

On 23 August 1989, some two million people joined hands to form a 675km human chain stretching between Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. ‘The Baltic Way’ was a peaceful protest against five decades of il

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