The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical has celebrated a decade of delighting audiences in the UK and worldwide. And it shows no sign of stopping! Theatreland promoters, who are known for their enthusiasm in praising this or that production, might sometimes overegg the hyperbole. This is not a claim that can be levelled at...

Imagine stretches of empty beach for miles on end writes Adam de Jacot It's all here to discover, beyond and above the ever-popular part of the Algarve along a wilderness of coastline here on the very last south-western extremity of Europe. From Drive On Holidays I picked up a car. This medium-sized company has a personal service that was so very h...

Verbier is an Alpine village in Switzerland's Valais Canton, and the gateway to the 4 Vallées ski area. Trails on Mont Fort Glacier have views of the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. Mont Gelé is known for its off-piste ski slopes. In Haut Val de Bagnes nature reserve, waterfalls cascade into Mauvoisin Lake, site of the arched Mauvoisin Dam. Following th...

​ The Preferred Hotel Group's Beyond Green brings together 'forward-thinking properties around the world that are committed to contributing to the social and economic wellbeing of local communities'. When travellers book and stay with Beyond Green's members they are directly helping to give back to local people in positive and impactful ways. Beyon...

HolidayPirates has compiled a selection of European hiking spots in autumn. Scottish Highlands, Scotland The Scottish Highlands offers mountains, forests and coastal paths, with the autumn foliage adding colour to the dramatic landscapes. There are many hiking trails with the West Highland Way along Loch Lomond, particularly popular. www.visitscotl...

Marsa Alam, a Red Sea destination for diving enthusiasts, is located between sea and desert. The town offers a range of accommodation from upscale comfort establishments with complete Western amenities to traditional eco-lodges. Dive sites accessible from Marsa Alam number among the most attractive in the Red Sea for experienced divers. There are h...