Jersey Travel
The Channel Islands have always had appeal as England with better weather. But if you’ve not visited recently, you may not appreciate how much the island has moved with the times. Many excellent restaurants focus on local produce and in the autumn offer £10 menus across the verdant, historically rich island.

Forest Holidays
The sheer romance of spending a night in the forest is hard to beat but when it’s in one of nine Forestry Commission locations from Cornwall to Scotland, and your ‘log cabin’ comes with a hot-tub and wood-burning stove, it’s total delight – perfect for couples, friends or extended families, four-legged friends included!

10 Great Things to Do in Coastal Croatia
The popularity of Croatia is well deserved – with its turquoise waters, pretty red-roofed villages, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and dramatic gorges and waterfalls, it ticks so many holiday boxes. Here are 10 great ways to enjoy the rugged coastline if you are lucky enough to visit.

Saga Cruises
They’ll warm the heart and make your spine tingle – the Northern Lights in all their glory are the most extraordinary natural wonders. Aboard the small but perfectly formed Saga Pearl II en route to the Arctic Circle, you’ll have an excellent chance of seeing them – and you’ll be chauffer-driven to the port and back to boot!

Bspoke Tours
What could be lovelier than pedalling between Venice and Mantua on a bike – all on the flat – while dining and overnighting on a comfortable converted barge each evening? With multi-lingual, multi-talented guides escorting the small group of various ages and nationalities, you’ll see the Italy most people miss.

Cruise & Maritime Voyages
No-fly cruising options have taken a step forwards with the arrival of Columbus this summer, a medium-sized newly-refurbished ship that combines surprising spaciousness with traditional styling, great cuisine and a friendly welcome. 3 night festive Amsterdam breaks start at £489 for two – book by 31 July!