Kayaking the Italian Lake District, a nine-day trip by Tofino Expeditions, offers the chance to paddle across northern Italy's lakes. It includes paddling in Italy's Piedmont and Lombardy regions and in Switzerland's Ticino. The weather is typically mild and sunny and the waters warm and swimmable. A lively culture of local boats in many of the tow...

​ Walking and outdoor holiday specialist, HF Holidays has unveiled five brand worldwide tours for 2018. Andes and Coast in Colombia A tour around Colombia, stopping off at the country's capital Bogota, the port Cartagena, and the Zona Cafetera coffee region. It's a chance to discover the coastal city of Santa Marta, South America's oldest city, and...

York, the county town of Yorkshire, is an historic walled city found where the Ouse and Foss rivers converge. The colliding of these waterways have, for centuries, seen York stand proud as a prosperous and highly influential centre of trade and commerce. Moreover, much of the city's historic pedigree has been preserved, including its medieval city ...

Specialist boutique operator, Aracari, which has been offering tailor-made trips across Peru for over 20 years, has launched its Private Homes of Peru Collection. With properties in Lima, Cusco or the Sacred Valley, guests will gain access to local life while visiting the homes of artists and families. The Paso Aracari can offer exclusive access to...

​The Yucatán peninsula in eastern Mexico borders both Belize and Guatemala and offers a diverse range of flora, fauna and a large number of UNESCO World Heritage sites including the Mayan ruin of Chichén Itzá. One way to visit the UNESCO ruins and colonial cities is by self-drive. Arrive in Cancun, pick up your car hire and begin the journey. The f...

​The Alexander Valley Winegrowers association is a community of winegrowers and winemakers sharing generations of family, history, and traditions dedicated to world-class winegrowing in the Alexander Valley. The largest of Sonoma County's 17 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs or wine regions), Alexander Valley is home to multi-generational grape gro...