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Sailing on a restored Thames barge through the Essex estuary proves to be the ultimate way to switch off. Sea shanties and oyster suppers are all part of the adventure

There are hundreds of beach-strewn islands to explore and ancient history at almost every turn

With 227 inhabited islands in total and six main island regions, Greece offers almost too much choice. Lucy Thackray lays out some of the best routes to help you plan your next island-hopping adventure

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has become the latest subject of online conspiracy theories as people on social media continue to speculate over why they think she’s been away from the public eye.

Kate Middleton has not been seen since abdominal surgery in mid-January.

Overwater villas, an empty private beach and year-round sun make Ras al-Khaimah’s latest opening — the new £140 million Anantara Mina Al Arab — a no-brainer

It’s been 18 years since Ed Grenby was last in Rwanda and the great ape encounters are just as magical. This time though he’s traded hostels for five-star luxury

Florida’s Overseas Highway offers an absorbing and exhilarating holiday route, with dolphins, secluded beaches and bike rides along the way

This little-known spot is the loveliest wine region, and as a fresh generation of vintners set up shop, November makes a fine time to visit

As the most commonly used messaging app by adults in Ireland and the UK, WhatsApp contains multitudes. Our love life. Our mates. Our mother-in-law. Our estate agents. And, increasingly, our colleagues. It’s also a horribly easy place to make a faux pas.