Posh splosh: wild swimming spots at British stately homes

From Highland castles to Anne Boleyn’s home, take a late summer dip in the lakes and rivers at these historic estates

Belfast to the Causeway Coast: five of the best holidays in Northern Ireland

With its dreamy combination of striking mountains, stunning beaches and charming towns, Northern Ireland is a destination that ticks all the boxes. And the best part? It’s just a short flight or ferry ride away

Designed to bring a fresh summer feel: Barbara Barry, Patricia Urquiola and Peter Pilotto for Atelier Swarovski Home

      Atelier Swarovski Home’s latest collections for 2020/2021 include works by Barbara Barry, Patricia Urquiola and Peter Pilotto. Premiered at 2020 Ambiente in February, Atelier Swarovski Home new collection offers extensions to Barbara Barry’s ‘Lumen’ range of multi-purpose vases and tealight holders in vibrant Rosaline and Peridot crystal colorways. Highlights include the ‘Lustre’ … Read more

20 of the best learning holidays in the UK and Europe

From singing and surfing to furniture-making and freediving, we choose breaks where you’ll learn new skills while having fun in beautiful surroundings

Homes: ‘We wanted a house where we could dance underneath a disco ball’

Design aficionado Thorsten van Elten has turned a 70s bungalow in East Sussex into a playful home

Why You Should Book that Luxury Cruise Holiday

    Going on a cruise around the Caribbean or the Mediterranean is a dream come true for holidaymakers. You can relax on the deck of the ship under the sun while sipping champagne or a cocktail. You could also take advantage of booking up one of the Luxury Retreats villas for a few days … Read more