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BBC Two's Coast series uncovers Guernsey's incredible history of invasion

BBC Two's Coast series uncovers Guernsey's incredible history of invasion

Guernsey’s fascinating history of invasions will showcase on Coast’s new series; ‘Invaders of the Isles’ on 3 April at 8pm on BBC Two.

Make a toast to British cycling 2000m up a mountain

Make a toast to British cycling 2000m up a mountain

Last year was a momentous one in a year of so many sports but it was perhaps cycling that surpassed expectations more than any other.

Year of celebration in Macau

Year of celebration in Macau

With nearly 30 million visitors a year and a unique Portuguese-Chinese heritage, Macau is firmly on the map as one of the most exciting destinations in the Far East - and this year is no exception with a series of significant anniversaries and events shining the spotlight on this Special Administrative Region of China throughout 2013.

Guaranteed great golf in Gran Canaria this May

Guaranteed great golf in Gran Canaria this May

With this year’s golf season just around the corner, golfers looking to escape the unreliable British weather can take advantage of a range of ‘sun-sational’ spring offers currently available in Gran Canaria, voted European Golf Destination of 2013 at the prestigious IAGTO Awards.

Surf, sight-seeing and sea air

Surf, sight-seeing and sea air

While the rest of the country huddles indoors waiting for the warmer weather to finally arrive, the outdoor mecca that is Newquay, Cornwall, makes for the ideal invigorating and rejuvenating springtime escape.

Quark Expeditions Arctic 2014 season offers 15 voyages

Quark Expeditions Arctic 2014 season offers 15 voyages

Quark Expeditions, leader in polar adventures, launched the company’s Arctic 2014 line-up. The season features 15 voyages, including three new Canadian Arctic expedition itineraries which will explore the immense territory and majestic scenery of the final frontier, its indigenous peoples, history and diverse wildlife.

Beautiful and historic Cornish property available to rent for the first time

Beautiful and historic Cornish property available to rent for the first time

A unique opportunity to stay in a beautiful and historic family home, not normally for holiday rental, is available for the first time this summer through Cornwall Cottages.

Pipe and slippers retirement? More like Zumba and hiking say retirees

The average retiree enjoys three holidays a year - and is fitter than they were while they were working, research by Skipton Building Society.

World's top wedding venues explored

Where-oh-where in the world should you marry? It’s time to get your wedding planner hat on and think very hard.

Walk and swim to the 'End Of The World'

Walk and swim to the 'End Of The World'

Santiago is the final destination for most walkers on the Camino, but over the centuries many have continued their walk all the way to Cape Fisterra, considered to be the 'End of the World'.

BBC Africa ignited our passion for wildlife conservation

BBC Africa ignited our passion for wildlife conservation

BBC Africa had everybody glued to their safari seats, and according to Acacia Africa, it ignited our passion for wildlife conservation.

Big budget westerns inspire movie goers to saddle up

Big budget westerns inspire movie goers to saddle up

Set-jetting, where movie locations dictate our travel appetites, is one trend exciting adventurers – recent reports suggesting 5% of tourism is inspired by the big screen.

We’re all going on a cost conscious holiday

The notion of a staycation is proving less popular for Brits this Easter, as more than double the number of families prepare to head abroad this holiday (45 per cent) compared to last year (18 per cent), new research from the American Express research reveals.

Golfing holidays in Cornwall

Golfing holidays in Cornwall

Looking for a golf holiday in Cornwall? Then look no further The Merlin Golf and Country Club at Mawgan Porth is ideally located for both families and friends to explore what North Cornwall has to offer as well as having a great golf course!

The most common holiday-goers’ complaints revealed

Going on holiday somewhere shouldn’t be stressful or hectic, but the sad fact is that a lot of holiday-goers often find themselves wishing that they’d never left the house.