Travel

‘Straight out of a fairytale’: Portugal’s best towns and villages, by readers

With river and Atlantic beaches, brilliant architecture and affordable but delicious cuisine, our tipsters have gorged on the country’s beauty

Guardian readers

28, Oct, 2021 @10:00 AM

Do the Don – walking the rewilded river from Doncaster to Sheffield

The post-industrial river, called South Yorkshire’s answer to Apocalypse Now by Jarvis Cocker in the 1970s, today boasts great trails and clean waters

David Bramwell

27, Oct, 2021 @5:30 AM

Almost 1m Tripadvisor reviews in 2020 found to be fraudulent

In total Tripadvisor penalised 34,605 properties for fraudulent activity and banned 20,299 members

Haroon Siddique

26, Oct, 2021 @11:01 PM

Tell us about winter camping, glamping and cabins in the UK – you could win a holiday prize

Whether it’s a yurt-stay or a cabin in the woods, we want your tips for a wild winter stay – the best wins £200 towards a Sawday’s stay

Guardian community team

26, Oct, 2021 @3:45 PM

Kickstart for bad birdwatchers: joining an expert-led tour on the Thames

Hugh Thomson identifies as a ‘bad birdwatcher’: someone who likes birds, but doesn’t really know much about them

Hugh Thomson

26, Oct, 2021 @6:00 AM

Fermanagh: the overlooked Northern Irish county bursting with things to do

The list of attractions and diverse locations in such a sparsely populated region is staggering. Our writer reconnects with his childhood roots

Graham Little

25, Oct, 2021 @6:00 AM

Want to see the real Catalonia? Then look beyond Barcelona

From Pyrenean peaks to flamingo-dotted deltas, a new tour draws visitors away from busy Barcelona

Isabella Noble

24, Oct, 2021 @10:00 AM

Bring it home: stay, try and buy holiday getaways

Ten of the best small-scale UK stays showcasing furnishings and artwork that you can purchase before, during or after your break

Nell Card

24, Oct, 2021 @6:00 AM

A local’s guide to Glasgow: five great things to do

With Cop26 shining a spotlight on the city, our guide shares her love of its steamy pubs, magical markets … and deep-fried food

Annie Hutchinson

23, Oct, 2021 @12:00 PM

10 of the best eco-friendly places to stay in Europe

Sustainable stays offering the chance to share mountain views with bears, sleep easy in a low-carbon hotel and wellness experiences

Holly Tuppen

23, Oct, 2021 @10:00 AM

Great walk with a great pub: the Neuadd Arms Hotel, Powys

A walk in the ‘belly button of Wales’, then a pint at an idiosyncratic hotel that hosts bog-snorkelling races

Kevin Rushby

22, Oct, 2021 @1:02 PM

‘An explosion of red and gold’: readers’ favourite spots for UK autumn colour

From the Falls of Clyde to a South Downs forest our tipsters marvel at the vibrant hues of the season