Editorial Features - Page 81

Consider yourself to be an adventurous traveller? A visit to the remote, semi-mythical African city of Timbuktu proves that real travel is all about the journey as well as the destination, as Greg Cook discovers.

A great location is the key to any getaway, but combine that with top notch accommodation, and you’re sure to have an unforgettable holiday. Cast your eye over these stylish slumbers, which triumphed in this year’s European Hotel Design Awards.

Gentle and welcoming Nepal attracts a continual stream of trekkers to its impressive portion of the jagged Himalayas. For her first trekking holiday, Ruth-Ellen Davis joined walkers of all ages and abilities on the Annapurna Base Camp trek: a beautiful introduction to mountain...

Her friends may have long talked about their love of French food, but Tina Banerjee always wondered what the fuss was about. So La Brasserie had a bit of a challenge on its hands when she showed up at the French café restaurant in London's South Kensington....

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Experience the magic of a Christmas holiday by visiting these five snow-sure cities around the world for an authentic winter wonderland break.

Whether you want to welcome 2010 in style or simply get away from it all, New Year's Eve breaks book up fast. Don't miss out: start planning your holiday now with our guide to the best celebrations around the world.

Let Malaysia be the gateway to modern Asia - culturally rich, diverse and rewarding. Dense jungle meets diving paradises, whilst white shores aren't far from the soaring skyscrapers of the nation's capital.

Just over three hours away from the UK, Malta is fast becoming one of the hippest places to escape for a winter sun break. Lady GaGa loved it so much she returned for more at this year’s MTV music festival. With funky night clubs, ultra cool bars, and adrenalin-busting activities, discover...

My heart thumped in my chest and a smug grin slid across my face as we bounced across the dazzling aquamarine waters of the South China Sea. If there’s one way to reach your hotel in style, it had to be like this; via speedboat. We were racing towards JapaMala Resort on Tioman Island...

Consider how hard you want to party when planning your ski holidays this winter, with our bitesized guide to the world's best ski resorts for après-ski, from Austria's top nightspots in Mayrhofen and Saalbach to France's Morzine resort.

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