Nestled in the heart of the beautiful North Yorkshire Dales is Crown Spindle Mill – an oasis of calm and tranquility where luxury and relaxation combine effortlessly to provide the ultimate escape for holiday guests.

The need to get away from the stresses of life that surround us all has never been greater as travellers actively seek ways to enhance their well-being. So, whether you’re looking for deep cleanses amid the snowy peaks of the Alps, massages in the Mediterranean, or thalassotherapy in Sardinia, here are some of the best wellness hotspots Europe has to offer.

beyond checks into Chateau Denmark, London’s latest arrival on the hotel scene, and discovers a seductive bolthole where punk rock echoes through the buildings and partying hard is a pre-requisite.
Mark Bowness asks: What’s not to like?

Victoria Wade checks into the Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa in Helmsley and discovers a Med-inspired haven of tranquillity and the perfect tonic to beat those post-holiday blues.

If you’re looking for a romantic escape with a difference, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Kip Hideaways to showcase some of their most magical secret retreats. Offering gorgeous and affordable properties across the UK, Kip Hideaways specialise in small places with big souls, that are just waiting to be discovered.
So, without further ado and to get you in the mood for some dolce vita, here are the top six Italian towns you should definitely be sticking on your bucket list.

Mark Bowness checks into the award-winning Raithwaite Sandsend and discovers a hotel that has more to offer than just a stunning location.

It has been called the UK’s greatest road trip; the ultimate Scottish adventure and a journey you should definitely take at least once in your lifetime. Whatever you decide to call it, there’s no better way to experience the very best that Scotland has to offer than by travelling the North Coast 500 (NC500).
So, without further ado and to get you in the mood for some dolce vita, here are the top six Italian towns you should definitely be sticking on your bucket list.

With travel restrictions across the globe hopefully a thing of the past, now is the time to start making those long-awaited holiday plans and jet off for some fun in the sun.
Here are three destinations on our bucket list that are well worth a visit if you’re looking to escape in the coming months.

When it comes to discovering the true hidden gems of a foreign country, you’re always best asking the locals and that is exactly what Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, did when they wanted to discover the most popular Italian small towns to visit.
So, without further ado and to get you in the mood for some dolce vita, here are the top six Italian towns you should definitely be sticking on your bucket list.

The Alice Hawthorn has galloped to glory in recent years as one of the most charming places to stay and eat in Yorkshire. Emma Rowbottom visited to find out more.