Editorial Features - Page 54
Learning to ski for the first time can be a daunting task but by following a few simple tips and with good instruction, you’ll be confidently and comfortably skiing down the slopes in no time. We sent novice Jonny Payne on a beginners’ ski trip to Meiringen-Hasliberg to find his...
Winter’s almost coming to an end, or is it? With this recent bout of snow it almost feels like we should be celebrating Christmas again. So for those of you who still haven’t had their fill of winter activities and holidays, here are our favourite boltholes that you can dash to for a cosy and...
Making friends on the Trans-Siberian is easy, it’s staying sober that’s the hard part. Gavin Haines travels the most iconic railway line in the world.
As Belgian favourite Chez Léon chooses London to open its first brasserie outside Belgium and France, our resident foodie expert Coralie Modschiedler samples the chain’s famous mussels and finds out whether rival 'moules frites' eateries in the capital (especially that one...
If the thought of an intimate Italian trip makes you shudder with the fear of being among hundreds of couples holding hands, gazing into each other's eyes over a single scoop of gelato, then panic not. Save face and score extra brownie points from your other half with our ideas for a unique...
Elegant Edinburgh is without doubt one of Europe’s most attractive cities: the captivating sight of the castle perched atop its craggy rock catches your eye the second you step out of Waverley station. The UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns vie for your attention, the former a tightly knit huddle...
As winter drags on, liven up February with our pick of this month’s most appealing destinations. Succumb to Valentine’s Day romance with a city break filled with diamonds and designer chocolates in Antwerp, or head off on a boundless adventure treading Myanmar’s little-trodden paths and re-...
Fresh out of the Australian rainforest from her ordeal on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, Lorraine Chase tells us her travel experiences, from getaways in Yorkshire to wafting into paradise in Mauritius.
We’ve selected the best travel destinations for the year ahead, whether you want to follow the action or take it easy. Plan your holidays with our travel calendar 2012.
From cutting-edge exhibitions to fashion shows and film screenings, this year’s got plenty in store when it comes to cultural offerings. Whisk yourself away to Australia or head to sunny Portugal, with our guide to the top five cultural events you won’t want to miss this year.


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