Every now and then it’s good to step away from the office environment, to break with routine by taking your team somewhere completely different for a few days to boost collaboration, communication and morale. Get the right mix of work and fun group activities and you’ll be heading back to the office with newfound team spirit. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out our 5 team building activities for a productive corporate stay.

A golden wedding anniversary is a very special thing; 50 years of marriage love, friendship and patience. According to data, only 5-6% of couples get to celebrate this significant milestone, and they like to do so with extended family. If your 50th anniversary is coming up, or if you’re planning a special celebration for your parents or grandparents, it’s time to go big. Here are 12 ways to make it unforgettable.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the West Country, Exmoor National Park is a magical landscape of gentle rolling hills, steep wooded coombes, and wild heather-clad moors. Its’ villages are among the prettiest in the country, where time slows down and the immense sense of tranquillity makes you want to linger. Join us as we visit 6 of the loveliest.

To truly spend time in nature is to return to our roots, to disconnect from the noise and pressures of life. It’s scientifically proven to be good for us, lowering stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, blood pressure and heart rate, and boosting immunity. If you’re a provider looking to organise a green getaway, or a group of friends wanting to escape and embrace the outdoors, from foraging to forest bathing, our 10 ideas for a nature focussed wellness weekend will bring calm and contentment.

Rolling countryside, wildlife-rich chalk downlands, picturesque villages, stacks of rural charm – that’s Wiltshire! This beautiful part of the West Country is a popular destination for holidays and short breaks in the UK, with plenty of attractions and historic houses to visit, exciting activities and miles and miles of glorious countryside to explore. Getaway from the hustle and bustle, walk the pathways, climb the hills. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out our guide to 5 of the best country pub walks in Wiltshire.

Organising a hen weekend in the UK isn’t always easy, especially if bar crawling and nightclubbing isn’t quite your style. If the plan is for an altogether more elegant affair, read on and you’ll find plenty of great ideas for sophisticated hen weekends that make classy alternatives to a wild night out, from places to stay, to activities and experiences. Here’s where it all gets easier!

If you’re planning a large family holiday or a multi-generational stay, you might be wondering how you’re going to keep everyone amused - especially the kids! We’ve put together our favourite fun activities to keep mixed age kids busy on holiday – and it’s so easy! Pick a big holiday house with plenty to keep everyone smiling, be well organised, and no one is going to be bored. Toddlers, teenagers – we’ve got it all covered!

Ah, those balmy long summer evenings, aren’t they a dream? And to pass the hours in the garden of a country pub, with good friends and family – that’s the kind of thing that life’s about, keeping it simple, making lovely memories. If you’re staying near Pembridge on a group holiday in Herefordshire and the weather’s good, make the most of it. Eat good food, sup good beer, linger in the garden ‘til the sun’s gone down and the stars come out.

When it comes to hosting yoga and Pilates retreats, nothing works so well as renting a big house as your venue. First off, as a retreat organiser, you have complete autonomy and your schedule is 100% flexible. For your guests, it’s the perfect blend of shared living with private spaces, and they have access to luxury amenities and peaceful natural landscapes. Sleeps12 is a great option for retreats, with large holiday houses sleeping up to 30 that have dedicated spaces for yoga and Pilates.

If you’re taking a holiday in Somerset this summer, a trip to the beach is probably high on your list. The 64 mile coastline is so varied, with wide stretches of sand for family fun, quiet bays with dramatic scenery, peaceful harbours, and beaches that are great for early morning dog walks and spectacular sunsets. From traditional seaside fun to the wild and remote, our guide to the 10 best beaches on the Somerset coast has it all covered.