Buxton Crescent review: the grand old spa and hotel comes back to life
It’s taken 17 years and £70m to restore this architectural gem on the edge of the Peak District to its former glory. Has it been worth the wait?
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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
Forest cabins, country parks and cosy pubs scoop VisitEngland awards
Winners at the 35th annual tourism awards also included a nature reserve, a cafe that works with young people with learning difficulties, pubs, museums – and the Guardian Travel desk!
Five of the best online mapping apps
Plan runs, rides and walks with this selection of navigation aids – all of which allow you create, follow and share hiking and cycling routes
Bored in lockdown? Try learning how to tango online
Our writer tries to recreate the buzz of a Buenos Aires dancehall in his UK living room with a selection of tango classes on YouTube
10 virtual tours of the world’s most famous landmarks
They’re closed for now but you can still take an interactive online tour, to gaze over the edge of Machu Picchu and marvel at the Pyramids from every angle
• 10 of the world’s best virtual museum and art gallery tours