Amanda Hyde
Senior Travel WriterAmanda has been travelling the world and documenting it for national newspapers and glossy magazines for more than 20 years. She loves discovering new food, culture and sights across the globe but has a particular penchant for northern Spain, which she has been visiting since childhood, and Switzerland, where she lived for five years. Find her on Instagram @amandahydetravels
Recent articles from Amanda Hyde
Six UK cottages you could check into by the end of next week
Haven’t booked a summer holiday? Don’t despair. We’ve got you covered with our choice of the six best UK self-catering stays that still have space in early August
I took a trip on the iconic, royal-approved British Pullman train – did it live up to its luxurious reputation?
Guests onboard the British Pullman can expect five-star service, four-course meals and plenty of perfect cups of tea on Britain's poshest rail journey
The 10 best destination wedding packages to book now for travel-loving couples
From renting out a Spanish resort to saying ‘I do’ on safari, start planning a dream celebration with our expert picksThe best honeymoons to book now for an unforgettably romantic escape
Whether you want to recreate a trip to Mariah Carey's favourite ski resort or castaway on a far-flung Fijian island, these are some of the dreamiest holidays in the world
The six best holidays to the USA to book now
From grizzly bear-spotting at Yellowstone to singing the blues in Kentucky, our expert chooses the best experiences the country has to offer
The off-the-radar Spanish Costa that’s chicer than Marbella
Our expert reveals why she loves this quieter corner with its hidden coves, postcard-perfect villages and artisan boutiques