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At a presidential library, there are zero books to check out. These facilities are actually museums, archives and event spaces filled with documents, photographs, videos and artifacts from presidents past. The National Archives and Records Administration oversees 15 of these libraries, each one designed to be immersive and illuminating, giving the public a fuller look […]

If you treat your dog like one of the family at home, for your next getaway choose a dog-friendly hotel, where all pooches are guaranteed to be pampered. Gara Rock, Salcombe, Devon Canine guests are welcome in the restaurant at Gara Rock (Image credit: Gara Rock) Set “atop a high, jagged peninsula” just outside Salcombe, […]

Volunteering on vacation can be a way to connect with the land you are visiting. In between beach days and museum tours, consider signing up to help a local environmental organization. Spending a few hours pulling weeds or cleaning trails will show you a new side of your destination. Here are five free volunteer opportunities […]

If you are looking for beautiful beachside peace and relaxation, the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is hard to beat. Staff here have a permanent genuine smile and nothing is too big an ask. If you’d like a golf buggy to pick you up for dinner to shield you from the sun, or […]

It is one of the most remote islands in the Indian Ocean, lying 600km east of its nearest neighbour, Mauritius. And, though it has been inhabited for the past three centuries, Rodrigues remains a “blissfully peaceful” place, says Nigel Tisdall in the FT.  Named after the Portuguese explorer Diogo Rodrigues, who visited in 1528, it […]

It is one of the most remote islands in the Indian Ocean, lying 600km east of its nearest neighbour, Mauritius. And, though it has been inhabited for the past three centuries, Rodrigues remains a “blissfully peaceful” place, says Nigel Tisdall in the FT.  Named after the Portuguese explorer Diogo Rodrigues, who visited in 1528, it […]

The dawn chorus is an idyllic start to any day. But listening to it from the comfort of a bed in a treehouse as you soak up panoramic forest views – now that makes for a truly magical morning.  And it’s pretty much how every day starts for guests at Loire Valley Lodges, where both […]

Not much can rival the thrill of white water rafting. Every run is an adventure, with the spray hitting your face as you whoosh down the river, the scenery streaking by. All rafters have to start somewhere, and beginners can hit the Class I rapids, which are gentler and have minimal obstacles, while seasoned pros […]

While on the Inca Trail, every step — past ancient ruins, up stone staircases and over Dead Woman’s Pass — brings hikers closer to their final goal: reaching Machu Picchu. Trains and buses drop thousands of visitors off here every day, but hiking in offers an unmatched experience. Hikers get to sit in sacred spaces, […]

The number of holidaymakers choosing to go it alone is rising, whether in escorted groups, or independently. And it is an active choice, not forced by an inability to find a travelling companion.  “Rather than a function of necessity or compromise, holidaying alone has become the ultimate indulgence in 2024: a rare chance in this […]

Kerala is a microcosm of India itself. The 360-mile-long sliver abutting the Arabian Sea is a bewildering jumble of people, places and cultures. Impossible to get a handle on with one lone visit — or six visits even. The startling breadth of Kerala is almost preternatural. Well, better to say it is extra natural, because […]

Set in the foothills of the Escambray Mountains, close to Cuba’s southern shore, Trinidad is one of the island’s most perfectly preserved towns, says Claire Boobbyer in The Times.  It is a full four hours’ drive from the capital, Havana, on the north coast, but still attracts plenty of tourists. They’re drawn partly by the […]

Situated in Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali, the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan is also immersed in nature, being a stone’s throw from the alluring Ayung River valley. Enveloped by the sights and sounds of the flourishing forest, you’ll feel instantly relaxed as you cross the dramatic drawbridge upon arrival.  There is a […]

When writing about Mauritius, Mark Twain, as he so often did, hit the nail on the head. “Mauritius was made first and then heaven,” the American author said; “and heaven was copied after Mauritius.”  Getting the chance to visit the island for yourself proves he wasn’t wrong. So beautiful it should be signed up by […]

Alpine ski resorts were set for a bumper season late last autumn when snow arrived nice and early. Yet the Four Seasons Megève hotel is ideal at any time of year, so you don’t have to hope for a covering of the white stuff when booking your stay.  I was there in the heart of […]

Alpine ski resorts were set for a bumper season late last autumn when snow arrived nice and early. Yet the Four Seasons Megève hotel is ideal at any time of year, so you don’t have to hope for a covering of the white stuff when booking your stay.  I was there in the heart of […]

When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. When flying, the most important thing is getting to your destination safely — but if you can make it from point A to point B comfortably, that’s even better. Set […]

Long-distance train travel is having a moment it seems. Whether the appeal is the old-school romance of being rocked to sleep on the rails, perhaps waking up in another country, concerns about climate change and the carbon footprint of flying, or a desire to experience slow travel and take in more of your surroundings on […]

This April, escape from the ordinary. Now is the time to go big and try something new on your vacation. That could mean spending the night at a zoo, booking a suite at a resort where you can swim straight to your room or staying at a hotel with a pet psychic on stand by. […]

With its glorious Atlantic beaches, “verdant” mountains and elegant cities, Asturias is among Spain’s loveliest regions. Owing to its “chilly and rainy” climate, it has never been a very popular summer holiday destination for British tourists, but as the climate changes, and swathes of southern Europe become uncomfortably hot in July and August, a rethink […]

Traditional camping is not for everyone. Maybe you are afraid of bugs, don’t know how to pitch a tent or find that sleeping on the ground is a dealbreaker for your back. Well: enter glamping. This camping alternative combines the great outdoors with plush hotel amenities — and you still get s’mores. Check out these […]

Hikers can enjoy some of Europe’s best long-distance footpaths here in the UK, but you don’t have to walk each entire trail in one go.  You can cover the section that most appeals, or that’s closest, or work your way along the path over several trips, known as section-hiking. Or you can opt for a […]

The island of Tobago – located 30 miles northeast of Trinidad, with which it forms a dual nation – offers a taste of “the unspoilt Caribbean”, says Lyn Hughes in Wanderlust. The island has only a handful of large coastal resorts, which are confined to its flat southwest side. The rest of its coastline strikes […]