... or never knew in the first place. This beautiful patch of volcanic land welcomes visitors – but has not sold its soul

John Fairfax, self-styled "professional adventurer," fulfilled a boyhood dream when he became the first recorded person to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1969.

Winter breaks in the sun are continuing to grow in popularity with sun-starved Brits. With the adage it’s never too early to start planning a holiday, while the majority of British travellers look to enjoy their main holiday in the summer; many are looking to bag a cheeky early bargain somewhere hot.

Five female rowers have broken a world record after crossing the Atlantic Ocean in just 45 days.

An all-woman team have completed a crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, storming into the record books along the way, organisers said today.

While many of us consider holidays an integral part of our lives, this does not mean that we want to pay more for them than is necessary.

Winter sun and an impressive urban beach: the capital of Gran Canaria is an alluring prospect for Matthew Hirtes

Two men trying to row across the Atlantic for charity are adrift in the middle of the ocean after all their oars broke in rough seas.

The search is continuing for a British pensioner who vanished during a trip to the Canary Islands.

A British pensioner who vanished during a trip to Lanzarote remained missing today as search teams prepared to continue their hunt.

A search and rescue operation is due to resume today for a British pensioner who vanished during a hiking trip in Lanzarote.

Two rowers whose boat was capsized by a freak wave have swapped Atlantic gales and stomach-churning swells for warmth, luxury and lobster after being rescued by one of the world's finest cruise liners.

Nicky Shafe, marketing manager for luxury independent tour operator Prestige Holidays (prestigeholidays.co.uk), offers tips for a holiday on La Gomera in the Canary Islands.