I took a solo holiday for my 50th birthday – and I don’t regret it
Seizing the (birth)day, Sarah Rodrigues set off on a once-in-a-lifetime getaway to the Seychelles – without her family
Seizing the (birth)day, Sarah Rodrigues set off on a once-in-a-lifetime getaway to the Seychelles – without her family
More and more high-end hotels are introducing programmes to improve your bedtime routine – but do they really work?
There are plenty of options for winter sun in the next four months – and you don’t need to cross an ocean to find them
From off-grid breaks to electric transport and trips inspired by films, we predict this year’s holiday trends
Fear and guilt prevented our writer from holidaying without her family – but a visit to London gave her a newfound confidence
Total calm and quiet for hours seems like a holiday dream – but it’s not easy to be still for 14 of them straight, as our writer learns
More and more women are travelling solo as a release after the pandemic. Our writer tries it out on a long weekend in Paris
Fighting off wolves, bandits and bouts of terrible sickness, the late Irish writer was a trailblazer for solo adventurers
Pete Casey was in his 40s when he left Britain for his six-year trek. Along the way he faced many dangers, from sharks to shotguns
A trip to Halkidiki helped actress Jill Halfpenny begin the healing process and find the motivation to carry on
Our writer was skeptical about attending an all-women spiritual retreat in midlife – but she ended up leaving with a surprising outcome
From fun-seeking families to luxe-loving solo travellers, the Maldives has something for everyone
After a mosquito infestation, an electric shock and arguing with a stranger, I feared leaving the city's station could only end in disaster
Historic sights, walking, sports, river cruises, gourmet tours and more – the choice is endless and all yours
Post-pandemic, our domestic tourism industry is just not set up for solo travellers
With India now on the red list, a trip to the Taj Mahal is off the cards – but some dream holidays are more likely than you might think
Emma Cooke has long dreamed of a Tuscan holiday – so it was with some surprise she found herself sending someone else on a trip there
From silent and grief retreats to art and laughter classes, there's never been a better time to calm the soul and clear the mind
Long-term transformation – not short-term gain – is what people will seek this year.
Who needs a holiday abroad? A trip on the UK's waters is just as nice