Adventure operator Wilderness Scotland has introduced a range of women-only trips to encourage more women to enjoy the Great Outdoors.

I love ice skating so my heart lifts whenever I stay at a hotel with its own rink. A surprising number have them these days, and not always where you might expect.

I know we haven’t quite finished with Christmas and here I am mentioning the E word. But Easter is late next year (20-21 April) which could have repercussions if you’re planning a ski holiday in Europe.

Love snow but hate skiing or just never learned and don't fancy it? Here are six alternative ways to have fun in the snow.

There are any number of hotels launching in the USA next year, from off-grid retreats and beachside residences to slick city boltholes. Visit The USA highlights six of the most exciting openings

Much as we admire the Town Hall Hotel for donating its Christmas decoration budget to AGE UK, we're glad that most hotels see Christmas as their chance to shine with a fabulous tree.

It might be more convenient to book last minute, but it can also mean missing out. Canopy & Stars, which specialises in one-of-a-kind rural escapes, says its most popular hideaways always get snapped up well in advance...

Even if you won’t be opening the first door on your gin advent calendar on Saturday or dropping into the country’s first Gin Spa in Glasgow, you can’t have failed to have noticed how popular gin has become.

Silent Night might be one of the nation’s favourite carols, but the run-up to Christmas can be just the opposite. So how does a silent beach or a silent spa sound?