Editorial Features - Page 44

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...

Climbing up a volcano and seeing two oceans at once when you reach the top is what adventure is all about. With little in the way of fitness but thirsty for adventure, Coralie Modschiedler attempts the climb of her life in Panama. Little did she know how challenging it would be…

The View from The Shard is bound to be one of London's hottest new attractions in 2013, with its unparalleled panoramic views of the capital. Our sneak peek at the amazing London cityscape did anything but disappoint.

Located on a narrow isthmus surrounded by myriad islands and spectacular twin harbours, Auckland’s stunning landscape, rich history and vibrant nightlife makes it a natural gateway to exploring New Zealand’s North Island. Here’s how to make the most of your time in the ‘City of Sails’.

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