‘Scotland in miniature’: why the Isle of Arran is perfect for a family holiday

Dubbed ‘Scotland in miniature’, the “enchanted isle” of Arran is a magical playground for children, with its mysterious stones, fairytale waterfalls and dinosaur footprints

The bucket and spade list: 10 new reasons to visit the British seaside this summer

From snorkel trails and seafood restaurants to maritime festivals and a ‘museum of fun’, here’s what’s new and exciting around the UK coast

If you’re fond of seafood and salty air: readers’ favourite places to eat at the British seaside

Our tipsters savour delights at cafes, restaurants and pubs by the sea, from Bangor to Brighton

Bell tents and birdwatching: glamping in a Norfolk wildlife paradise

A pop-up glampsite has opened at Pensthorpe natural park this summer, giving guests the chance to immerse themselves in the wildlife and biodiversity of this Norfolk landscape

‘I had the beach entirely to myself’: four gorgeous places in France off the tourist trail

The country is large enough to still produce surprises – Roman remains you didn’t know about, a seaside train line, vast empty beaches …

The UK’s best summer camps for kids

Outdoor activity stays offer plenty fun stuff, from kayaking and climbing to ice-cream making and real-life Cluedo. And sometimes mum and dad can go too

Our epic family adventure hiking through Greece’s Vikos gorge

A rail trip across Europe to the spectacular Zagori region of Greece is the perfect bonding experience for the writer and her 11-year-old son

‘We loved pitching in an olive grove’: readers’ favourite campsites in Europe

From the shores of an Alpine lake to the banks of the Dordogne river, our tipsters share their top spots for a holiday under canvas

Berlin by rail: a cold-war adventure

Taking the sleeper train to Berlin, the writer and his teenage son explore the city’s fascinating legacy, eerie buildings, war relics and stunning street art

Take a kayak to your cabin: 10 of the best riverside stays in Europe

The life aquatic can be enjoyed to the full at these serene villas, farmhouses and treehouses by the water

How an eco-campsite in north Wales rescued our family holiday from disaster

We were supposed to be on the Italian Riviera, but an impromptu switch to a glamping break on the Llŷn peninsula proved a more than acceptable substitute

‘All the elements of the classic British seaside holiday’: five unsung beach towns

Travel writers take a salty, summer saunter through old-fashioned seaside towns that have ‘not yet been Airbnb-brushed out of existence’

‘Have a beer by the pier’: 10 readers choose their favourite UK seaside town

From a Yorkshire fishing village to a genteel beach resort in Essex, our tipsters share their top coastal getaways

The best new camping and glampsites around the UK, from festival vibes to no-frills meadows

Pods, campervans, bell tents and even Star Wars domes feature in our round-up of sites set in glorious countryside from the South Downs to the Hebrides

Somerset’s growing cycle network bears fruit: a ride on the Strawberry Line

Mostly traffic-free and flat, this route between Yatton and Cheddar takes in old stations and views across the Levels to the Bristol Channel – and it’s being extended to form part of the 76-mile Somerset Circle