Take me there: Wales Coast Path
At 870 miles long, the Wales Coast Path (walescoastpath.gov.uk) will present walkers with one major problem when it opens on 5 May: which of the many glorious stretches of footpath to tackle first? From the golden bays of the Gower to the rocky headlands of Anglesey, the waymarked trail will run the length of the country's coastline, giving unprecedented access to remote clifftops, unspoilt beaches and tiny fishing villages. To celebrate the launch, Ramblers Cymru has organised the Big Welsh Coastal Walk, a series of guided hikes taking place over the bank holiday weekend (ramblers.org.uk/wales).
Travel clinic: Antwerp city break
The dilemma My boyfriend and I are renovating our house and would love to combine a city break with the chance to pick up some unusual pieces for our home. Any ideas? Drew, Brighton
Famous for its diamonds and designer fashion, the Belgian city of Antwerp is also heaven for homeware. Not only does it offer great retail therapy, from flea markets to upscale design emporia, but it has some really quirky and stylish accommodation which could provide a useful source of inspiration. You'll find some real gems on i-escape.com, which has just launched a collection of Belgian boltholes. Decorated with a mixture of vintage finds, 50s design classics and kitschy prints, the Vrijdagmarkt apartments (€135 per night) in an old townhouse overlooking Antwerp's famous flea market make a good base for style-savvy shoppers. Leopoldstraat and the St Andries district, between the river and Nationalestraat, offer rich pickings for those in search of bric-a-brac and antiques, while sleek homeware stores Donum (47 Hopland; donum.be) and the Designcenter De Winkelhaak (Lange Winkelhaakstraat 26) are the places to head for contemporary design.
If you have a travel dilemma, email Joanne O'Connor at magazine@observer.co.uk
Three of the best: Beach huts
A cut above your average seaside hut, these stylish cabins allow you to stay overnight and fall asleep and wake up to the sound of the waves on the shore. Sweet dreams…
1. The Limit, Cornwall Boutique beach pad with skylights for stargazing and the dunes of Holywell Bay nearby. Sleeps two. From £695 for three nights (uniquehomestays.com)
2. Ledge Beach Hut, Isle of Wight Souped-up shack with retro decor near Bembridge beach. From £100 per night. Sleeps four (holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/bembridge/23238)
3. Twentysix, Lincolnshire A chic 1950s modernist cabin situated behind the sand dunes at peaceful Anderby Creek. Sleeps five. £455 per week (anderbycreek.eu)
