DJ Spoony: A day on the fairways, a night on the tiles

As the US Open tees off this week, DJ Spoony explains why his love of golf has given him a passion for travelling.

Independent on Sunday travel section

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Does Cyprus know where to draw the line?

The recent election of a president on an election ticket could herald a new era of tourism for the island, says Sarah Barrell

Independent on Sunday travel section

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Home from Home?

Despite historic British rule, Cyprus offers a surprisingly authentic experience away from the madding crowds for those who seek it, discovers Sarah Barrell

ABTA Magazine, May issue (pages 80-86)

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Italy: From top to toe, it's a bumper year in the Boot

Celebrate Palladio and Puccini's birthdays or learn football from a World Cup star, says Sarah Barrell

Independent on Sunday travel section

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Five Best European City Hotels

The Independent Saturday Magazine

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On the Eco Trail, from Madagascar to New York

Green-minded travellers are set to enjoy some of the best holidays on offer this year. Sarah Barrell picks her favourites

Independent on Sunday travel section

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Behave yourself! This is New York's the Land of No

They're a bossy bunch on New York's Fire Island. But despite the list of don'ts, Sarah Barrell warms to the place.

Independent on Sunday travel section

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Luxury Breaks: Now you can buy a piece of the American Drea

A new trend in holiday-home ownership harks back to the days of the Great Camps, says Sarah Barrell

Independent on Sunday Travel section

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Rich pickings in the orchard of Europe

The Telegraph Travel section
It's close to the Costa Blanca, but it remains a deeply Spanish little city, says Sarah Barrell.

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Five Best: American Retro Motels

The Independent's Traveller magazine
Trailers without the trash: Sarah Barrell steps back in time for a taste of 1950s kitsch

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San Diego: Some like it really cool

The Independent on Sunday
San Diego may be less than two hours' drive from Los Angeles but it couldn't be further removed in spirit. West Coasters like to call the city "LA without the attitude" but this is to miss, entirely, San Diego's unique qualities. Nothing like its northern neighbour in layout, size, attitude or atmosphere, if San Diego had to be compared to any of its coastal compatriots it would perhaps be San Francisco.

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The hottest holiday for mums-to-be...

...Babymooning
Palm Springs is one of those great American anomalies: an improbable desert settlement wedged between the folds of inhospitable mountains. It's as if someone came out here with a mind to build another Las Vegas, took a hot soak in the area's eponymous thermal waters and thought, "Bugger it, who needs neon?"

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Quito - All change in the city of clouds

Ecuador's old colonial heart used to be a no-go area. But since it has had a makeover, it's a must-visit. Sarah Barrell goes exploring downtown

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24 Hours in Quito: The Guide

Roam the higgledy-piggledy streets, take in the views from the cable car, and dine at 10,000ft - don't forget your oxygen chase

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Travel Special: September - Upstate New York

At the beginning of September, the Hamptons resounds with the clatter of designer deck chairs going into storage, shutters being hauled down and the collective groan of Manhattan's chattering classes returning to the city. A cavalcade of overstuffed SUVs filters back through bridge and tunnel trailing Kate Spade beach bags and pedigree pooch accoutrements. Such unseemly seasonal migration isn't undertaken by the classiest second-home savants, however. The place to be, especially as fall comes around, is upstate New York.

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Guyana's Jungle Lodges

Guyana's interior is pioneer country. Those who go are rewarded with elegant places to stay, says Sarah Barrell

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Wales: Home to the self-proclaimed wacky festival capital of Britain

In the Welsh town of Llanwrtyd Wells, if it's not the 'Man vs Horse Marathon', it's 'Morris in the Forest'. Sarah Barrell pays a visit

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Counter culture: The Telegraph Travel section

Sarah Barrell advises on the best places to spend, eat and rest in her adopted city of New York.

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Galapagos: Exploring these unique volcanic islands

Avoiding the day-trippers who flock there, Sarah Barrell camps in the Galapagos and gets a fresh insight into everyday life

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Canada cool: The Telegraph Travel section

The clubbing scene has moved to Montreal. No, really. Sarah Barrell reports.

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