Lucy Thackray

In short: Brett Andrew Sorby, 59, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison, with a non-parole period of nine years.

It’s still warm enough for dips in the pools and strolls along quieter beaches in the Costa del Sol well into October — plus long lunches on sunbaked terraces

Exciting new resorts and revamped grandes dames are among the latest places to stay in the Maldives, Mauritius and beyond (yes, there are overwater villas too)

The pre-birth trend tends to be one last holiday as a two — but, craving peace, pampering and solitude, our writer decided to go it alone in Turkey

Balmy Costa Teguise, a low-key beach town in Lanzarote, is perfectly positioned for day trips to volcanic vineyards and rock-carved pools

Spoiler alert: The whole project will cost you a little more more than €1

For short-haul sun without sky-high prices, but with pretty harbours, history and hiking, look no further than Cyprus. We’ve found the best last-minute deals

Embrace the outdoors and then cosy up in the warm this chilly seasons, with no-fly holidays offering exciting experiences from wild boar safaris to whisky-themed dinners

Ditch the glitzy mega-markets for a cosier affair this year. At these smaller spots you’ll find artisan gifts and gorgeous places to stay nearby

Women going it alone and searching for adventure in the States should seek out these under-the-radar cities, says