Some of the world's most recognisable celebrities talk about their best and worst holiday experiences, from Giorgio Armani and Kelly Brook to Naomi Campbell, Vic Reeves, Alicia Silverstone and Ian Botham.

  The Grieve family come face-to-face with sharks as they make their way towards Canouan, St Vincent and the Grenadines.

  End-of-season Verbier cures Anna Murphy of the illusion that only the good have fun.

  Clover Stroud reviews the latest travel books. This week: an insider's guide to Venice and a snapshot of Transylvania's fascinating rural culture.

  Stately as ever, the Queen Elizabeth 2 will retire from cruising this year. Mike Court has fond memories of a grand old lady.

  Stockholm is not just Vikings and Nobels. As Julia Hollander discovers, it is also a fabulous city for a holiday with children.

  So you think the only thing these islands have to offer is sunbathing? Then you're wrong, says Nicky Holford, who finds dozens of other ways to have fun in the sun.

  Writer Reginald Hill loves the relaxed pace of life, the weather and culinary treats on the terrace of a time-share in Puerto Banus near Marbella.

  The opportunity to drive across the US was too good to pass up, says Toby Amies. And he can't wait to do it again.

  Our travel expert explains how to avoid car-hire hell this summer, and answers readers' queries.

  Simon Horsford check into two of Hamburg's top hotels.

  Maggie O'Sullivan profiles a range of products designed to take the pain away from travelling with children.

  Fiona Duncan visits the beautifully preserved and unashamedly old-fashioned Gravetye Manor in West Sussex.

  Writer Tim Ecott loves South Africa's Johannesburg for its brashness, vitality and its highly diverse population.