Discover the wildman or women within this year and step firmly out of your comfort zone
For the imaginative traveller
SA dunes to Everest base camp
Leap of faith
Reason's to go somewhere new
Wave hunter
Top 10 surf beaches
Whether you fancy a weekend break, a ski trip or taste of something new, check out these budget trips
Wallet watching
Europe's cheapest countries
Ski zone
On a budget
New York
On a shoestring
Our travel guides: Check out our essential tips and advice on the country you're visiting before setting off
Asia guides
From Thailand to Tibet
European guides
From France to Frankfurt
North America
From Miami to Mexico
It's an age old problem, either there aren't enough sunloungers or they're taken up by Germans: 10 wasy to clear space by the pool
Plane stupid
Things you shouldn't do in an airport
Fancy a bit more from you winter holiday but want everything taken care of for you? Why not browse through our Top 10 cruises
About the staff
Cruise ship confessions
The British love the Canary islands, with their beautiful beaches and year long sunshine, choose the Wonders of Lanzarote, or the terrain of Tenerife
Let your hair down
World's best party beaches
The Grand Canyon and Loch Ness are competing against more than 200 other famous and lesser-known natural marvels - join in now!
Vote: New 7 wonders of natural world
From the Scilly isles to Thailand's most beautiful islands we find boutique hotel rooms with a view for all budgets
Top 10 HIP beach hotels
Once you get to your exotic destination, make sure you avoid these nasty critters, luckily most of them don't like shallow water!
Most dangerous aquatic animals