The longevity vacation: why bar-hopping holidays are out and extreme wellness breaks are in
Would a £35,000 holiday help you live longer or just leave you bankrupt? A surprising number of people are paying to find out
Swede dreams are made of this: wild swimming and forest walks in West Sweden
Dissolving into nature is possible in West Sweden, where a new holiday concept offers low-impact stays that don’t compromise on Scandi style
10 walks through history: ancient UK pathways in stunning countryside
From the John Bunyan trail to Silbury Hill, these short “pilgrimages” offer a chance to soak up myths and legends
Connecting with my south-Asian roots on a traditional Indian yoga retreat in the UK
On a weekend break in rural Lincolnshire, the ‘smiling yogi’ takes this ancient practice back to its origins, with an emphasis on mantras and mindfulness
Hot ticket: 10 of the best pop-up saunas in the UK
There’s never been a better time to embrace your inner Scandi with a cold plunge and a steam clean
‘Time for dreaming’: five writers on the slow travel joys that bring them peace
Turning off the phone and focusing on wild camping, sailing, foraging, fishing or beachcombing puts our authors in a state of mindfulness
From hill walks and yoga to foraging and wild swimming: 12 of the best active UK retreats
These short breaks from the Inner Hebrides to Bodmin Moor offer the chance to relax and recalibrate amid beautiful natural landscapes
“My mind, usually a torrent of work stress, has fallen silent”: how I found peace on a woodland retreat
I arrived feeling soul sick and lost, but the simple acts of putting away my phone and sitting in the woods for a few days turned into something profoundly transformational
‘For tranquillity nowhere else comes close’: readers’ favourite UK retreats
An outdoor eco-spa in Wales and riverside yoga in North Yorkshire are among the highlights of our tipsters’ most revitalising breaks
‘Just strap on the footwear and walk’: a snowshoeing holiday for beginners in Bulgaria
A week conquering a new winter sport across three magical mountain ranges is both challenging and exhilarating – with hot springs and hikes providing the icing on the cake