The great outdoors

• 1 Easter holidays: our top pick of perfect escapes
  If you're counting down the days to the Easter holidays, you're not the only one. The end of March is the perfect time to take a cheeky break, and there are plenty of last-minute deals and cheap holidays...

• 2 Adventure holidays: safaris and wildlife in Malawi's national parks
  If you're thinking of making your next holiday a little more adventurous, a safari could be just what you're after. Malawi offers the chance to see wildlife away from the crowds, in stunning...

• 3 Prince Harry's charity travels in the 'kingdom in the sky'
  Prince Harry is currently visiting Lesotho and South Africa on behalf of his Sentebale charity, a cause that is close to his heart. Sentebale was founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho...

• 4 Natural wonders of cliffhangers and mountain-topped villages
  Hovering on the edge of cliffs or carved into the sides of mountains lie some of the most intriguing cities in all of Europe. Steeped in ancient history, they each tell their own enchanting tale –...

• 5 Banish those post-festive blues with perfect January travel
  January just got better. The beginning of the year has become one of the perfect times to travel, not only for the inevitable prospect of sunshine or adventure, but to render the month that...

• 6 Iceland: winter's hottest new romantic destination
  Looking out of the aeroplane window as you come in to land at Keflavic airport, it's easy to see why Hollywood star Tom Cruise's sci-fi flick Oblivion was filmed in Iceland this summer. The terrain below...

• 7 Snow and slopes: Europe's best ski destinations
  Nothing is more magical during the festive season than the prospect of snow. So why not embrace the colder weather this year skiing forth the sunny slopes of one of Europe’s most acclaimed...

• 8 'I'm A Celebrity...': Australia's jungle explored
  A world away from the five star Queensland Palazzo Versace Hotel that saw the start of the Australian adventure for some of the contestants, stars now face the ordeals of the brutal jungle in I'm a Celebrity...

• 9 The must-see wonders of Vietnam
  Expect deserted forest lands and spotless sandy beaches contrasted with gleaming high-rise buildings and sparkling lights amid the endless hectic city streets – Vietnam is Asia's fastest rising superstar,...

• 10 Rural retreats for a romantic European getaway
  Escape hectic city streets and the hustle and bustle of everyday life and experience a luxurious country break in Europe's most sought after retreats dotted across France, Spain and Italy. With Christmas...

• 11 Patagonia: Some of the most mesmerising landscapes on earth
  The unspoiled, unfamiliar and foreign lands of Patagonia boast some of the most dramatic and mesmerising landscapes on earth. Located on the southern tip of the South American continent between the towering...

• 12 Capturing the magic in the air as autumn leaves fall
  Whether a footstep or a far cry away, the beauties of autumn weather surround us everywhere. With flowers in their final bloom, a still autumnal air, crisp leaves scattered on the ground and burnt sunset...

• 13 A Cuban adventure in the pearl of the Caribbean
  Take in the colourful and sublime views of the Havana with a drive along the Malecon, or route through the fertile fields of coffee and cocoa plantations surrounding Baracoa. Enjoy a swim in the turquoise...

• 14 Old world charm along Spain's Costa Brava
  Just a small step off of Catalonia's beaten track you'll find the Baix Empordà. The area is replete with glittering beaches, lush rolling hills, sumptuous gastronomy...

• 15 Galicia's best beaches: Las Islas Cies and more...
  Most people instinctively associate Spain's coastline with the Mediterranean – unaware of the stunning stretch of coastline where the Atlantic meets Galicia. Just north of Portugal, these beaches...

• 16 Tenerife: The King of the Canaries
  Whether you're with travelling with friends, family, a partner or simply going solo, Tenerife has plenty to offer. The 'island of eternal spring' is the destination for fun and relaxation. No matter what...

• 17 From the South Bank to Portobello Road: London's best freebies
  Check out our top pick of London's cultural attractions, green spaces, walks and markets.  Whether you're in town for the Games or fancy an afternoon strolling the capital, this list of favourites is...

• 18 The best of Britain's beaches
  Beaches might not be the first thing that spring to mind when you think of Britain, but our coastline is worth exploring. You don't have to venture far from home to find long stretches of sandy beach....

• 19 The Caribbean: Get hooked on a bounty of beautiful islands
  The Pirates of the Caribbean films were smash-hit successes and undoubtedly heightened Johnny Depp's heartthrob status. But they also shed light on the bountiful beauty of the islands – so head for...

• 20 Discover Petra two hundred years on
  Emulate Swiss explorer Johann Burchard, who discovered the city of Petra 200 years ago, by travelling to Jordan in 2012 to discover firsthand one of the new seven wonders of the world. Completely...