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Lapland and the Northern Lights is one of those lifetime trips on everyone’s travel wishlist. And with 2013 announced as one of the best years in over a decade to see the lights, now is a fantastic time to go. But is there more to Lapland than this weather-dependent natural phenomenon? Coralie...

Moments from Bodrum, the bustling resort dubbed ‘Turkey’s St Tropez’, Jonny Payne finds the ultimate space for relaxation at the Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay with its luxury Six Senses Spa and far-reaching sea views.

With its coconut palms and white sand beaches, Tobago is the quintessential Caribbean island. In its cerulean waters are some of the world’s best diving sites replete with marine life. Ruth Styles is keen to take the plunge but faces one small problem: a fear of fish.

After a tiring day on the slopes, a hearty meal is just the ticket for energy-sapped skiers and boarders. From the sweeping slopes of the Alps to the USA’s customer-focused resorts, ever-increasing fine dining restaurants are available to winter sports enthusiasts – whether traditional alpine...

With the frosty winds and chilly temperatures in full force, December is a great month to escape the dreary weather on a fantastic holiday. Whether you’re an all-year beach bum, adrenaline junkie, or a snow bunny with a love of the slopes, we’ve found the perfect spots for a winter getaway.

Having been settled by the Romans, destroyed by Attila the Hun and raided by the Magyars, Ljubljana has more recently emerged from the former Yugoslavia to become a cosmopolitan city with a thriving cultural scene. Find out how to spend 24 hours in one of Europe’s smaller capital cities.

Staggeringly beautiful and literally scraping the skies, California's ancient redwoods are amongst the tallest on the planet. Louise Hanzlik enjoys a unique perspective of these spectacular goliaths on a scenic drive along the Redwood Highway.

Forget camping in a primitive tent while on safari - nowadays, instead of roughing it, safari-goers can stay at stylish lodges and tented camps without lacking any modern creature comfort. Take your pick of our top 5 luxury safari accommodations.

Sitting beside the crashing Gulf of Guinea, safe and welcoming Ghana is fast becoming West Africa’s prime winter sun destination. Find the country’s heady capital Accra in easy reach of vast white sand beaches, huge glistening pools in luxury hotels, plus fine dining and designer...

Cancun’s hotel zone might not sound like the most alluring holiday destination for the more intrepid explorer, with its stretch of tightly packed hotels and hoards of holiday makers. So how does a hotel along the popular stretch set itself apart from the rest? Caroline Cullern finds out at...

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