Amanda Hyde

It happens to the best of us on holiday. The sun shines, the local tipple works its magic and there's a moment – after inhaling a gulp of

Once upon a time, when Europe and North America were in the grips of the Little Ice Age, the frozen Thames played host to festive frost fairs, during which hot toddy and amusement sellers set up fire-warmed tents on the river.

The depreciation of the Japanese yen has made the country a far cheaper destination for tourists – we reveal the best trips to book

A quick glimpse at social media may confirm your long-held suspicions: everyone's a travel influencer nowadays, with Gran and Grandad uploading

From a classic cuppa to winter chills, some things just aren’t the same abroad

The idea of getting back on the pistes can be daunting – find your way with the best trips for returners, whatever your age or ability

From life-lengthening trips to time travel, this year looks set to see some splendidly weird and wonderful holiday fads

We’ve compared the 10 European contenders across seven categories, from quality of beaches to value for money

Amanda Hyde speaks with Brooke Shields about her new book.