Need to banish the winter blues? Look no further, beyond’s seasoned travel experts have tracked down the best getaways home and abroad.

La Dolce Vita Lynne Coates discovers the hidden jewels of Northern Italy aboard luxury barge, La Bella Vita D inner in a 17th century Italian villa where Lord Byron courted...

Lynne Coates visits the Lake District and finds South African influences in a luxurious country house hotel.

Lynne Coates visits Scottsdale in Arizona and experiences some thrilling activities.

Lynne Coates enjoys a weekend away in Yorebridge House, a luxurious boutique hotel in the North Yorkshire Dales.

The deserted Mediterranean island in Swept Away, the Guy Ritchie film starring his then wife Madonna, was actually a stretch of the spectacular coast of Sardinia.

With its rolling hills, bewitching moorland, gentle valleys and the warm welcome it extends to all, the Scottish Borders possess a unique and enchanting charm.

Arriving at the London Edition early on a Friday evening, we were immediately thrust into the pulsating social hub that is the lobby bar. Clearly this is one of London’s hottest weekend venues.