Nestled in the heart of Nuremberg's historic old town stands a treasure trove of childhood wonders— the Spielzeugmuseum Nürnberg, or Nuremberg Toy Museum. This captivating institution tells the story of centuries of play, imagination, and craftsmanship, all housed within the remarkable walls of Karlstraße 13.

With hundreds of motorhomes and camper vans to choose from, selecting what’s right for you can be beyond bewildering. Will you be living and travelling full time in your mobile home - or will it be your holiday ‘go to’ mode of transport to explore your locally or further afield?

Crathorne Hall is the jewel in Teesside’s hospitality crown. It is not just another country house hotel – it’s an historic home that faithfully reflects Edwardian aristocratic splendour. Set in 15 acres of private grounds on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors it has captivating views of the Leven Valley.

To carry out a substantial refurbishment to any historic country pub is a very difficult task. Often the whole ambience is ruined, despite the designers trying their best to keep the building true to its original style, but The White Hart in Pool-in-Wharfedale has been lovingly refurbished without losing any of its historic charm.

Two historic inns team up to offer hassle-free hiking experience along the Sandstone Trail. A new two-night walking package is giving visitors the chance to explore one of Cheshire's most scenic trails without the usual logistics headache.

Norway is a land of contrasts, from the historic and bustling city of Bergen to its famed lakes and mountain vistas. Norway's majestic fjords serve as its crowning feature. Here wild and wonderful glaciers and powerful waterfalls nestle side by side with picture postcard villages and fruit-growing orchards. No matter how many times you visit Norway, there’s always something new to be seen.

“It is the new cockfighting arena,” says Walter, pointing to the impressive new structure, as he kickstarts his Kawasaki motorbike and begins the arduous task of negotiating numerous water-filled potholes that straddle the narrow roadway outside his home. It is the rainy season in the Philippines and I am a passenger in his tricycle sidecar.

The eco-luxury Visama Explorer tented camp in scenic Nan province, northern Thailand, is now open for booking ahead of its official opening to the public on 1st December this year. The new offering comprises eight high-comfort tented units in a serene rural setting surrounded by rice fields and mountains in the top north province of Nan, near the border of Laos.

Imagine visiting historic Irish castles, strolling beside wild and wonderful Scottish lochs or walking in the steps of the Beatles down the famous Penny Lane – imagine a Round Britain Cruise. Arriving at a new place every day, there are no traffic jams or flight delays, just time to relax, enjoy and discover the wonders of the British Isles from the luxury of your floating hotel.

Viking, the luxury cruise line, has some new and exciting itineraries for next year. Never been on a Viking river cruise before? Then it's time you did. There's no queuing for tenders to take you to the quayside to board your excursion transport; just walk off the boat and you're off.

Pubs with rooms are fast becoming the most ‘go-to places’ in the hospitality sector, and top of the tree is The Toll House Inn in Lancaster. Newly renovated, it has just undergone a £600,000 transformation which has turned this historic building into a cosy four-star inn.

“I have been pregnant with this film since 1994 when I first saw it properly,” confides Gerhard Strassgschwandtner, before carefully spelling out his 18-letter surname and adding, “it’s little wonder that my wife hasn’t divorced me.

The White Hart Hotel, the leading hotel in the historic heart of Lincoln, has opened two new luxury treatment rooms. The new facilities offer staying guests, local residents and day visitors additional opportunities to relax, unwind and indulge right in the beating heart of the city.

For intrepid travellers, the anticipation of delving into Europe’s diverse cultures for limitless periods is hard to surpass. However, since January 1, 2021, when Britain momentously ‘Brexited’ from the EU, reveries of halcyon border-hopping days are tempered with stringent restrictions to avoid Brits outstaying their welcome.

The last time I’d stood in front of a gravestone and drawn breath at the sheer scale of whose life I was contemplating, albeit summarised in just four short lines carved into a cold piece of granite, I had been standing in Moscow’s Novodevichy Cemetery, where the centre of my attention was the final resting place of playwright, Anton Chekhov.

Lakes, mountains and fells, historic houses. These are what Cumbria is best known for. But, with summer here and the kids off school, it’s the perfect time to explore some less well-known parts of the county - its beaches. One - Silecroft - has recently featured in The Times’ UK’s 50 best beaches for 2025. You’ll need a car to get there though.

Having travelled extensively in my profession as an author, journalist and travel writer, I am frequently asked which is my favourite ‘go to’ place, when I am off duty, where I can kick off my shoes, forget the notebook and pencil and totally relax.

With over a million leisure vehicles in Britain alone, there is no doubting the excitement and adventure this form of travel promises.

When our wine correspondent Nathan Lane and his wife Zoe discovered the Victoria Hotel perched above Robin Hood's Bay, they found more than just a place to stay – they uncovered a perfectly positioned retreat where Victorian charm meets modern comfort, exceptional dining, and some of the most spectacular coastal views in North Yorkshire. Tucked into the rugged North Yor…

As more families swap security checks and long-haul flights for fresh air, freedom, and the rolling hills of the UK countryside, glamping and traditional camping are having a major moment, and few people know this better than Oliver and Cat Barker. Owners of the award-winning Catgill Farm and Howgill Lodge – Camping and Glamping near Bolton Abbey and Barden respectively, both in the Yorkshire Dales, the couple have been at the forefront of a growing movement: family-focused, nature-based holidays that don’t compromise on comfort. We sat down with Oliver and Cat to talk about the rise of staycations, what makes Yorkshire so special, and why families are falling back in love with camping.

Hand Picked Hotels, the UK privately owned collection of country house hotels and coastal resorts, has announced that Crathorne Hall Hotel has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for The Leven Restaurant, recognising its outstanding modern British fine dining.

Poland is now becoming one of the most popular holidays destinations for both short breaks and longer stays. Poland is a country of contrasts. Zakopane with its mountains, Warsaw and Krakow bustling cities with strong cultural histories and the Polish Riveria with its white sands around Gdansk.

It is just one of four circuses in the world where the ring can be lowered into a pool holding 42,000 gallons of water and, had it not been for a public outcry in 1990, plans to close Blackpool Tower Circus might have found the popular entertainment replaced by an animatronic attraction!