Italy on holiday: a day at the beach in the Cilento
For many families in Naples, Santa Maria di Castellabate has become a favourite summer seaside escape. We joined them for a day on the beach, Italian style
10 of Europe’s best new seaside hotels
Looking to stay close to the beach? Check out (and maybe check in to) these stylish, recently opened hotels and apartments from Latvia to Las Palmas
‘Instant calm to the soul’: the magic of Cape Clear, Ireland
Whether in search of peace, or adventure, this tiny County Cork island is a haven for escapists
Hot tubs, saunas and seaweed soaks on Ireland’s west coast
Sea swimming has become a big thing on Ireland’s wild Atlantic coast, as have fun and creative methods of warming up after a bracing dip
How to escape: Why a cabin break can refresh the soul
Simplicity is key to a cabin stay and while few of us go the full Thoreau, retreating to a spartan, isolated setting is more appealing than ever
10 of the best meditation retreats in the UK and Europe
We pick mindfulness and meditation holidays in beautiful surroundings – many combined with other activities like walking, singing and tai chi
A vegan yoga retreat in Dracula’s back yard, Romania
In countryside not far from the castle of Vlad the Impaler, an idyllic break offers a gentle route to wellness with five days of yoga and meditation
25 holidays to reboot your life
From yoga to surfing to pool therapy, Yorkshire to Sardinia to Poland, find yourself on an amazing retreat
Away with words: an Arvon fiction-writing retreat in Devon
Expert tuition, camaraderie and walks in the rain – plus a healthy lack of wifi and mobile coverage – leave our writer buzzing with creativity and short story ideas
10 life-changing retreats worldwide: readers’ travel tips
In havens from Inverness to India, readers have discovered their better selves through yoga, meditation and writing courses
The best yoga, mindfulness and fitness breaks for 2018
Free your mind and body with our pick of inspiring yoga trips, meditation breaks and fitness holidays in the UK and around the world
The best mind, body and spirit breaks: readers’ travel tips
Whether it’s an affordable thermal spa, a yoga break in Ibiza, or something more ambitious, such as a 10-day silent retreat in India, our readers have found wonderful ways to relax
Top 10 affordable spas, bath houses and hammams in Europe
Plunge into a world of soothing saunas, hot tubs and steam rooms with our pick of hot spots with character but without the whopping spa resort prices
Health kick in Croatia: a paleo regime on the Adriatic coast
The path to health and fitness doesn’t have to mean tough love. This seaside break provides fresh seafood, rest, relaxation – and a visit to a Game of Thrones location
Small, beautiful Mediterranean islands – readers’ travel tips
These picks are hardly household names but with their solitude and scenery they are the antidote to the more familiar, crowded, Med hotspots