Budget (33 community guides)

Budapest is the spa capital of Europe. Its Turkish baths, palatial Art Nouveau spas and five-star hotel complexes offer swimming, beauty treatments and even games of chess!... read more »

There's a whole host of blissful retreats to choose from across Scotland - everything from reiki in the Trossachs to meditation on the shores of Loch Voil... read more »

If you’re looking for the ultimate adrenaline buzz, you might just find it on the waters of the Ganges in northern India... read more »

St Andrews, Scotland - a golfers' mecca steeped in history, art and culture with beaches, shopping and great food and drink. It has something for everyone.... read more »

Imagine what the Adriatic coastal town of your dreams will look like. Chances are it will be something like Piran. Venetian architecture, sea views, Italian inspired cooking, a nearby spa resort...... read more »

Remington Hot Springs and Kernville are off the beaten track, but those who find them will have a memorable time in the beautiful Sierra foothills of California ... read more »

For a mini-break with festive cheer, head to Germany, where the small mountain town of Baden-Baden in the Black Forest certainly knows how to throw a great Christmas market... read more »

Follow in the wet footsteps of renaissance royalty and enjoy the thermal springs of Spa, Belgium's best kept secret. If health spas aren't your thing, try out your luck at the world's oldest casino... read more »

Nagano to me doesn't mean skiing. To me it means crisp air, delicious food, and one of the most revered temples in Japan. Do yourself a favour and take a visit to 'The roof of Japan'... read more »

I first visited Brittany to experience some of the variety of thalassotherapy centres, for which it is famous. I wasn’t disappointed: my experiences remain some of the most memorable I’ve ever had... read more »

Center Parc might not be the first place you'd think of going for a romantic getaway - but at Whinfell Forest in Cumbria, we found it had everything we look for in a happy weekend away for two... read more »

Scotland has no shortage of luxurious hotels - but here, after careful consideration, are the ultimate retreats that are guaranteed to impress... read more »

Times may be tough - but there are bargains to be had, even at the luxury end of the market. Here are my tips for top hotel breaks in Ireland that won't break the bank... read more »

Hong Kong, home to the most densely-populated square kilometre in the world, also offers unrivalled choice for those looking to relax and unwind ... read more »

Pain and pleasure - the inside story on what really happens in one of Istanbul's famous Turkish baths... read more »

You'll have the beaches to yourself, five-star hotels at three-star prices, mild even warm weather, fields carpeted in wildflowers, uncrowded roads and guaranteed peace. Welcome to a different Ibiza... read more »

Lose yourself in Malaga's old quarter and relax in the atmospheric Arab baths before venturing to the historic botanic gardens. Here is how I would spend three days in the Costa del Sol's capital... read more »

For a relaxing break you can't top the peaceful sanctuary of Laos' spiritual capital. Mingle with a multitude of resident monks, wonder at ancient Buddhist temples and witness a glorious Mekong sunset... read more »

Despite mass tourism overrunning Siem Reap, the province is still one of the poorest in Cambodia. Now several hotels have pledged to help communities fight back against poverty... read more »

Even the best guidebooks cannot prepare you for a trip to Budapest. It is chance encounters and unexpected discoveries in the Hungarian capital that keep on luring visitors back... read more »