Hawaii offers unparalleled natural beauty with all the creature comforts you expect from the USA. With year-round temperatures averaging 30 degrees, luxurious sandy beaches, thick rainforest and active volcanoes, it’s easy to see why Hawaii is one of the world’s top holiday destinations. Vicki Power selects the best islands to visit in this Pacific paradise. Oahu Oahu is the most p...

If you’re planning a holiday to New Zealand, chances are you’ll be flying in or out of Auckland. New Zealand’s biggest city, it’s a melting pot of art, culture and ocean views. Jo Gardner explains how to do it in a weekend. Day One Start the weekend right and make your stomach a priority. Head straight downtown and hunt out La Cigale – a French market that runs ev...

With its incredible weather, beautiful natural landscapes and buzzing cities, Australia’s undoubtedly one of the world’s best holiday destinations. While the East Coast has been known to hog the limelight, the West Coast is equally as impressive. Imogen Skipper from our Baker Street shop recently visited Western Australia and came back raving about it: “I had the best time ever...

There’s no time like the present to start planning your 2020 holiday. Even if you’re not thinking about going away until later in the year, booking in advance is a great idea. You’ll still have loads of choice when it comes flights and hotels, so you might be able to bag yourself a bargain. D'you know you definitely want to get away next year, but you're not sure where to go? ...

Fifteen small islands spread across two million square kilometres of brilliant blue ocean, the Cook Islands are the South Pacific’s best-kept secret. Loved by Hollywood legends but still perfectly peaceful, David Whitley explains why they make for the perfect South Seas escape.   Rarotonga Decision-making is never all that taxing in Muri, and largely consists of whether to swim acr...

Every autumn, New England’s forests are a magnet for leaf-peepers, eager to view their transformation into a flaring canopy of red and gold. You may have already missed the fall foliage this year but, as Vicki Power explains, there’s much more to the six states that make up the region. New England is worth a visit at any time of year. Here’s how to tailor your trip to take adva...

Alex Garland’s 1996 novel, The Beach – and the subsequent film – kick-started our quest to find the perfect Asian island retreat. Across Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, there are thousands of islands to choose from, but Chris Coplans has whittled it down to just 10. From vast country-sized islands to tiny specs of land, these beautiful spots have something for everyo...