1. Villa in Tuscany

Rolling hills, verdant vineyards and historic cities: Tuscany is a honeypot for discerning travellers. One of its lesser known features? Its picture-perfect coastline. Stretching 300km along the Tyrrhenian Sea, this tranquil stretch of soft sand beaches and historic seafront towns is at the heart of The Thinking Traveller’s new Tuscan collection, featuring seven private villas accommodating groups of anywhere from six to 20. This season, we’re dreaming of Villa Talamo, a seafront restored monastery dating back to the 18th century and sleeping up to 20 guests across 10 bedrooms. Gather each and every family member to indulge in the serene infinity pool with sea views, the al fresco dining area among the trees, the characterful and welcoming interiors, and the plethora of towns, villages and beaches to explore just beyond your doorstep.

Book it: Explore The Thinking Traveller’s Tuscan Collection at thethinkingtraveller.com

2. Countryside Minibreak

One of the (many) beauties of summer is the allure of the countryside minibreak – and they don’t come much more romantic than The Montague Arms. Found in the charming New Forest village of Beaulieu, this wisteria-clad country house hotel provides a cosy, inviting and luxurious base from which to explore the National Park. Kirsty Nutkins checks in.

3. Eco Bahamas

Travel has always been a love of mine, but reconciling that passion with a responsibility to the planet has often felt daunting, Lauren Murphy writes in C&TH. How do you explore the world without contributing to its unravelling? A trip to the Bahamas, a destination seemingly synonymous with indulgence, turned out to be an unexpected revelation: a model for sustainable tourism. Here are three resorts getting it right.

4. Opera Break

Channel your chicest self at Glyndebourne this summer, which returned this week and will stretch all the way to 24 August. Here’s what to expect this year, plus how to make a weekend of it.

5. Paris Daytrip

Time poor? Extreme daytripping is TikTok’s favourite new travel trend, and we’re hopping on it with a chic twist this summer: a Paris day trip bracketed by the Eurostar. If you’re not feeling brave enough, here are our favourite hotels across the city of lights.

6. Storybook Staycation

Seaside staycation with a storybook twist? ‘An Easter holidays is hardly an Easter holidays without Tenby,’ wrote beloved children’s author Roald Dahl 1933. In fact, the beloved author spent every Easter in Tenby throughout his youth, eventually continuing the tradition with his own children. Now, the apartment he stayed in bears a blue plaque celebrating its significance in his life – and it’s also available to rent. Here’s how to book it.

7. Gastro Getaway

It's hard not to fall for the charms of this cosy pub-with-rooms, says Ellie Smith. The Bull in Charlbury may look like your average country inn from the outside with its quintessential honey stone, ivy-clad facade. But The Bull is also one of the UK’s best gastropubs. Here’s what to expect.

8. Solo Adventure

No one to travel with? No problem. Solo travel is one of the biggest trends right now, and women are finally having their moment. We asked the experts if it’s safe and where to go – here’s what they said.

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