Editorial Features - Page 79

With the weather on the wrong side of brisk, it's the perfect time to escape to South America's lesser-known beaches. From tropical Brazil to leisurely-paced Uruguay, find sunshine, sand and plenty of much-needed space.

Four in 10 of us suffer from a fear of flying – the kind of sweat-inducing, stomach-churning anxiety that can ruin a perfectly planned holiday. Read our top tips on how to conquer your fear of flying so your next journey is trouble-free.

Escape Britain’s cold snap and take the plunge in the Red Sea on a diving holiday. It’s guaranteed to have you hooked, as Heidi Fuller-love discovers.

Suffering fom post-festive flab? Start the New Year with a restorative spa break. Abigail Cattell has good intentions as she heads to a Dorset hotel once graced by Hollywood A-lister Gwyneth Paltrow.

After learning to snowboard in Canada a decade ago, Susie Henderson returns to Whistler Blackcomb to find out if she's still got the right moves.

From an eco lodge in the Caribbean to high-fashion rooms in New York City, rest your head at one of 2010's cutting edge lodgings with our Bitesized guide to the world's top new hotels.

With just 10 months to go before India hosts the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Emma Field escapes the country's well-trodden tourist hotspots to discover more about the nation’s favourite brew: tea.

Tucked away on a quaint street in the Old Town, Edinburgh's Hotel Du Vin offers a few surprises, as Anna Smith soon discovered.

Most of us could name a few World Heritage sites across the globe, but each year UNESCO adds some lesser-known locations to a list of more famous names. Reputation isn’t everything though, so here's our pick of the highlights of 2009 new additions that are vying for...

Forget scoffing too many mince pies in front of re-runs of Only Fools and Horses, and instead spend this holiday season exploring the best the UK has to offer with our selection of top UK day trips.

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