Lauren has been a journalist for 15 years. She writes and edits travel news, advice and investigations, finds great deals and fights rip-offs. In this article Best and worst providers of overseas ...

For some of us, nothing says "holidays" quite like Hawaii. The best way to celebrate in the islands during the Christmas and New Year's break is to gather the family or a few like-minded friends and ...

Full-service luxury villa company Rental Escapes is sharing its luxury villa rentals that are available to book during the winter holiday season this year, with private rentals in scenic warm-weather ...

My villa holiday with 8 friends was the ideal mix of sun, food and relaxation. Follow my tips to make sure you take the right people to the right place. Let’s face it. Planning a group trip usually ...

A VILLA holiday can offer great value if you're travelling as a large group. You get the space and privacy of your own property, which is great for a large family or a group of friends You can do it ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

My love affair with self-catering stems from my first family villa holiday in the Dordogne as a teenager. After years of camping in Pembrokeshire or Cornwall (with the traditional first-night argument ...

This time last year I tried to bash in my best friend’s skull with a ping pong bat. It was Day Five of our shared villa holiday, and I was ready to crack. This is the trouble with communal holiday ...

Villa holidays are the perfect way to kick back on your own terms -- but beware the risks of booking them independently, says Nick Trend Booking a holiday villa online can be fraught with problems.

In need of a last-minute summer escape? Whether you fancy Sicily or Tuscany, we've found six luxury villas that are available to book right now... On a hill overlooking the jet-set's favourite bay, ...

A lot of festive fun is taking place at Villa Terrace throughout December.To get a sneak peek at what is planned, including Della Robia, A Villa Holiday Celebration, as well as the ...