Leaning towards the idea of a staycation? With private access to sand and sea, a beach house can be the ideal spot for some R&R – go as a couple, round up your friends, or take the whole family to enjoy the fresh air. Here are the properties to know…

If the recent health crisis taught us anything, it’s that community spirit is alive and well. So why not try to give back once it’s possible to travel again? From jungle conservation, to city tours run by refugees, here’s our pick of the trips which make a difference…

From Morocco in March to Andorra at Christmas, getting the destination right is a key part of planning an unforgettable holiday. To help you avoid any expensive mistakes, we asked travel expert Nicky Kelvin of The Points Guy for his favourite places to go in each month of the year.

These days, anyone can post a picture and call themselves a travel influencer, making it hard to know who’s worth a follow. That’s why SLMan has compiled a list of the best Instagram accounts guaranteed to give you itchy feet and a bit of inspiration for your next trip away.

As the northern hemisphere emerges from its winter hibernation, now is the perfect time to organise a weekend or two away and enjoy some of the most happening cities in Europe and across the Med. From the architectural feats and fine food of Bilbao to the lively nightlife of Tel Aviv, these are some of the best short-haul destinations for a spring city break.

Fancy a snowy adventure, but don’t want to be strapping yourself into skis for it? From kite-surfing on a frozen lake in Switzerland to heavy-duty mushing and hiking in the Arctic Circle, these are the wintry activities worth taking on this season.

Remote islands, up-and-coming hipster hubs, long-ignored ancient cities – the new year is the perfect time to discover places to explore. From a tiny Philippine island that’s tipped to be the next Bali to an Italian cave city that’s ready for the limelight, SL contributor Olivia Rawes reveals six destinations to head for in 2020.

Minimum time out of the office and maximum time on the piste is the name of this game. With just a hop, skip and jump from the airport to the mountains, these ten resorts are ideal for a quick getaway.

Lots of sports deliver memorable shared experiences, but few can do so against the ever-changing natural backdrop that cycling offers. Right now, the UK is blessed with some of the world’s finest cyclists – which might just be because we’ve also got some of the world’s finest cycling routes. For the enthusiastic amateurs among you, SLMan has rounded up five of the nation’s best destinations for a weekend on two wheels…

From Prohibition-style speakeasies through to some of the very best bars in the world, New York has it all when it comes to drinking destinations. Here’s where to sip in style.

We can’t deny our love for beach holidays, but when it comes to adventurous getaways, there’s nothing that beats seeing the world by stream train or shunting through lush landscapes. From the Italian route on the Orient Express to a view of the Canadian Rockies through panoramic windows, here’s our favourite train journeys you can board from around the world…

Amsterdam’s crowded canals, protests ripping through Barcelona’s core, cruise ships marring Dubrovnik’s beauty – some of our best-loved travel spots are creaking under the weight of their popularity. As overtourism rages on, it’s a good moment to celebrate some lesser-travelled destinations, places where congested streets and soaring prices aren’t the norm. From Kanazawa in Japan to Dinant in Belgium, SL contributor Olivia Rawes highlights six alternatives for crowd-free travel.