DestinationsAfricaAntarcticaAsiaAustralia and PacificCaribbean & BermudaCentral AmericaEuropeMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth AmericaSix of the best spring getaways for 2026From hidden boat-to-beaches in Puerto Rico to carnival street parties in Cape Town, these global escapes will provide a welcome springtime reset for both body and soul.AntarcticaThe ethics of visiting the ends of the EarthAs polar tourism surges, experts warn of its environmental impact. From transport choices to local food, here's how to visit responsibly while protecting fragile ecosystems.AsiaJapan is using yoghurt to tackle lonelinessAs loneliness deepens in one of the world's fastest-ageing nations, a network of women delivering probiotic milk drinks has become a vital source of routine, connection and care.Australia & PacificBeat the winter blues with these escapesFrom a Maldivian island alliance to Peru's pisco heartlands, these warm-weather trips pair sunshine with soul-enriching experiences.Caribbean & BermudaHow Trump is disrupting global travelSome travellers are now second-guessing whether it's safe to visit destinations the US has recently threatened.Central AmericaFive of the best countries for expats in 2025From Panama's jungles to Vietnam's buzzing cities, these five countries offer expats the best mix of affordability, friendliness and quality of life.EuropePeople are 'mermaiding' all over the worldFrom fantasy photoshoots in the Maldives, to kelp forest "strolls" along California's Catalina Island and Taiwan's luxe hotel swims, swimming in a tail is different wherever you do it.Middle EastHow the Iran war is affecting global travelAs the conflict quickly escalates, here's what travellers in the Middle East and those considering a trip there need to know.North AmericaThe five most anticipated hiking trails of 2026From a new path opening up a previously inaccessible part of the Canadian Rockies to the world's longest managed coastal trail, these new routes are sure to inspire.South AmericaThe little-known 'Serengeti of South America'In the vast tropical grasslands of Los Llanos, visitors will find a stunning array of biodiversity, a proud cowboy culture and almost no other tourists.