Strictly winner Chris Hollins travelled to the PGA Catalunya Resort, near Barcelona, with his father, John. The resort is home to an 18-hole course that's ranked number one in Spain. There's also a second 18-hole course at the resort for those who want to double the challenge....read
Mexican magic: The beaches are exquisite, but so are the caves and ruins - Sue Lawley explores the wonderful Yucatan Peninsula
Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico has plenty to offer, including the caves of Rio Secreto. But don't miss the churches of Valladolid or the huge nature reserve in Sian Ka'an.
Star-struck in Vietnam: Actress Anna Friel unwinds with her daughter on a remote eco-friendly island after filming ITV's Marcella
Actress Anna Friel heads to Six Senses Con Dao off of Vietnam's south-east coast for a relaxing break with 10-year-old daughter Gracie after finishing filming for new ITV drama, Marcella.
Checking In: Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding on nights out in Ibiza, family memories of Cornwall and stuffing knickers into shoes
Girls Aloud singer (and now Coronation Street actress) Sarah Harding tells Tamara Hinson her top travel tips, talks of her love of Ibiza and Cornwall, and dreams of the Seychelles this summer.
Following in the footsteps of Anne Of Green Gables: Inspired by the children's classic, Dame Esther Rantzen visits eastern Canada
Esther Rantzen explores New Brunswick and Nova Scotia on Canada's east coast, tracing the places so vividly described in her favourite childhood book, Anne of Green Gables.
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Checking in with Tom Daley: From bungee jumps to surviving an emergency landing, the Olympic diver reveals his holiday antics
Olympic medallist Tom Daley has had his fair share of travels, from canyon swinging in New Zealand to visiting theme parks in Florida with his friends (top right and bottom left) and parachute jumping in Thailand. He has even performed Sexy And I Know It on the beach with his fellow team mates (top left). Last year he embarked on an epic globetrotting adventure with best friend Sophie (centre). Here he reveals some of his best and worst moments including sharing his idea of holiday hell....read
Peace on earth: TV explorer Levison Wood is captivated by goodwill and serene scenery on a journey through Sri Lanka
Walking the Nile Presenter, Levison Wood, travelled across the beautiful Indian Ocean isle taking in the central highlands, Galle and stunning southerly beaches.
Checking In: Dodgy food in Lagos, rain in Llandudno and a return to Lebanon after being held hostage - author Terry Waite reveals his most memorable travel tales
He is perhaps most famous for the time he spent as a hostage in Lebanon - but these days, Terry Waite is forever on the move. He reveals his favourite travel tales, from New Zealand to Wales.
Barmy for Bali! England rugby captain Chris Robshaw enjoys a little down time before the World Cup on this exotic Indonesian isle
England rugby union captain Chris Robshaw has a big season ahead of him, with the World Cup on the horizon. All the more reason, then, to head to the Indonesian isle of Bali with his girlfriend in tow.
So good they named it twice: Sue Lawley loses her heart to German spa town Baden Baden (and sips some champagne en route)
Can there be a more enjoyable drive in Europe than a foray across France to the German spa town of Baden Baden - with a stop in Epernay for chilled champagne? Sue Lawley thinks not.
Checking In: Tennis icon Virginia Wade on surviving earthquakes in Mexico and fending off young sailors on Greek voyages
As the only British woman to have won titles at all four grand slam tournaments, Virginia Wade is a national treasure. She talks to Tamara Hinson about her travel experiences....read
The mother of all Caribbean holidays: Marina Fogle leaves the family at home for a week on the sands of St Lucia with her mum
It is normally husband Ben who does the obvious globe-trotting. But Marina Fogle was thrilled to dash to the Caribbean for a week of sunshine and snorkelling - with her mother as great company.
Splashing out in Dubai: Olympic star Rebecca Adlington finds the perfect sunny resort - as she prepares for motherhood
She faced lots of challenges in her time as an Olympic swimmer - but Rebecca Adlington's latest test is imminent motherhood. She took a 'babymoon' break to Dubai with husband Harry...
All aboard HMS Indulgence! Sue Lawley follows Captain Cook in discovering New Zealand - and does it in the lap of luxury
Captain Cook charted the coastline of New Zealand 245 years ago. Sue Lawley's 16-day journey on the Seabourn Odyssey was a grander affair, with all the champagne and oysters she could want.
A model holiday on the shores of Sardinia: Jodie Kidd takes three-year-old son Indio to Italy for a week of quality mother-son time
Jodie Kidd was worried that she had booked herself and son Indio into a drab mega-hotel for their family break in Sardinia. But when she arrived at Delphina Valle dell'Erica all her fears vanished.
Checking In: Skiing star Chemmy Alcott on why she would love to live in Hawaii, and what to do when you meet a Greek starfish
In the latest in our regular series on the travel habits of the rich and famous, champion skier Chemmy Alcott talks the marvels of Maui, memories of Crete and what not to eat in Japan.
Checking In: TV star Ruby Wax on camping in Wisconsin, beaches in Costa Rica - and the day her father left her stranded in Chile
In the latest of our regular series on the travel habits of the rich and famous, TV icon Ruby Wax tells us all about camping in Wisconsin, beaches in Costa Rica and how to bag an upgrade.
A mother-and-toddler break on the shore of the Red Sea: Irish model Alison Canavan takes little son James on a beach holiday
Is Egypt a safe place to take a child on holiday? Irish model Alison Canavan was not sure - until she whisked her little son James away to the Red Sea and the elegant hotels of Soma Bay.
Checking In: Crime novelist Ruth Rendell on her love of Venice, wet days in Margate and why she never wants to dine with film stars
In the latest edition of our series on the travel habits of the rich and famous, crime novelist Ruth Rendell explains her love of Venice, and looks back to rainy days on the beach at Margate.
Checking In: Radio star Gaby Roslin on memories of Zimbabwe, Caribbean wedding proposals, local lingos and skinny-dipping
In the latest edition of our series on the travel habits of the rich and famous, we talk to radio presenter Gaby Roslin about childhood memories of Zimbabwe and her attitude to skinny-dipping.
Checking In: Champion golfer Rory McIlroy on holidays in Florida, dinner with George Best and naughty antics in the hotel pool
In the latest of our long-running series on the travel habits of the rich and famous, wetalk to champion golfer Rory McIlroy about his favourite restaurants, and what he did in the hotel pool.
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