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The writer of a new book about great places for a seaside dip in Ireland had the help of a keen community of wild swimmers across the country, who shared secrets, tips and stories

Every year thousands of tourists head to the Amazon to take the plant medicine ayahuasca. But what does the powerful drink actually do, and what do local shaman think of its rise in its popularity?

With views to savour and activities as high-octane or as chilled out as you want, our mountain cabin picks feature getaways to suit all tastes

A road trip around the American south led Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn to open a BBQ restaurant in the UK in homage. Here are their favourite US smokers

Forget the theme parks: the Gold Coast regains its cool factor, thanks to hip cafes, farmers’ markets and unusual accommodation

Touring Ibiza in a VW kombi lets Jane Dunford and friend drive where fancy leads – and the money saved on accommodation can buy added yoga sessions

The Douro region is famous for its port, but also produces fine, good-value reds and top nosh. Perfect touring country, then, for thirsty, foodie travellers

Holiday guide to Costa Rica: beaches, adventures, hotels and food

From the Yorkshire moors to a New Zealand glacier, epic landscapes dominate this month’s competition. Scroll to see the poignant winning shot

Injecting fun and a cool vibe into a picture-book New Forest village, this revamped inn belies its pub-chain roots

Smart, good-value rooms at this 18th-century gastropub are let down by clumsily old-fashioned food. Good job the beer’s a winner

These out of the way retreats can only be reached on foot – but the reward for your efforts is a warm welcome and a chance to rest weary legs in spectacular surroundings

A château holiday needn’t cost a king’s ransom: these 10 sumptuous castles-turned-hotels across France won’t break the bank

Camping purists may sneer but glamping is here to stay with hundreds of sites scattered across the UK. We pick 10 spots for those who love the outdoors but also love a good bed and warm shower

Geek\'s Guide to the UK\'s best science and tech attractions

From classic computers and code-breaking centres to stargazing stations and Victorian sewage works, here are 10 top trips for inquisitive minds

If a green field isn\'t enough to entertain your hyper active children, stay at one of these campsites with rafting, acting, watersports or crafts on tap

Take the kids to … RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, Suffolk

Wild drama abounds at this RSPB reserve being used as the base for BBC Springwatch 2016, a place where children can get involved in fun activities

Tour the tanks at twilight with a sleepover in front of shark-infested waters

Take the kids to … Seaton Jurassic, east Devon

An interactive time travel journey through the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods at a seaside attraction that’s ‘educational entertainment at its best’

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This week we’re looking for your suggestions on Italian village trattorias. Tell us about your favourite discoveries off the beaten track

Best places to visit in Ibiza: readers’ tips

If you stray from the superclubs, the Balearic party isle has a wealth of coves, beaches, live music bars, bike rides and cafes to discover

There’s a lot more to the Great British Seaside than buckets and spades and fish and chips. There are lawnmower and magic museums for a start …

Our monthly photo competitions have no theme this year: we just want your best travel shots. Enter via GuardianWitness and you could win a seven-night ‘Secret Fjords’ self-drive holiday to Iceland

Out on the US Great Plains a storm is brewing and that’s great news for extreme weather fans on a tour that’s all about witnessing the power of nature up close

Spoof blog the Daily Margz takes aim at hipster Margate

Tracey Emin, Wayne Hemingway et al, take note, satirical blog the Daily Margz is on a mission to ridicule all that is supposedly ‘retro’ and ‘quirky’ about Margate. Here are some of its acerbic blogposts …

From a stroll in Dorset to see butterflies to a Cairngorm hike in search of ptarmigan, this pick of UK wildlife walks from a new book has plenty to fauna over

Peru’s ayahuasca industry booms as westerners search for alternative healing

48 hours in the Gold Coast: rainforest walks, organic food and fine dining shake up expectations

10 of the best travel apps … that you\'ll actually use

The best beaches in Portugal: readers\' travel tips