From premium Courchevel to budget Zakopane. We break down the ski resorts in Europe by runs, price, and level: reliable Alpine snow, or the closest and cheapest mountains.
Five main lakes of Switzerland, each with its own character, an honest downside and a tip on when to go to catch the water and mountains at their best.
Where the sea is warm, the visa is simple and the price is fair in winter. Five destinations broken down by weather, visa and budget.
Not just Bukovel. We break down six ski resorts in Ukraine by runs, price, and level: family cruising, freeride, or the cheapest week in the mountains.
Not where the charter flights land. Rocky Costa Brava coves, black Canary sand, «Caribbean» Balearic turquoise and wild Atlantic dunes: we break down which beach suits whom and when to go.
Where to go in the Carpathians in winter for every kind of trip: slopes, hot thermal pools, frozen waterfalls and forest silence, plus honest tips on queues and cost.
Five big lakes of Italy, each with its own character, an honest downside and a tip on when to go so you don't end up stuck in a queue.
Bali's dry season runs from May to September: clean seas, steady swells and the least rain. Here's when to go for the surf, and when to go for the price and the quiet.
The best time for the Emirates is November through March, not the summer heat pushing 45°C. We break down the weather month by month, sea temperature and peak-season prices.
Thailand has two coastlines on opposite monsoons, so the "best month" depends on which shore you pick. Here is when to head for the Andaman, when to choose the Gulf, plus season tables and prices.
Ukrainian citizens do not need a Maldives visa in advance: the airport issues a free 30-day stamp on arrival. Here is what to show at the border and why IMUGA matters.
The sea in September is warmer than in June, yet it costs like the off-season. Where to head in autumn for different priorities.
Israel is small, so the highlights fit into a few-day corridor running from the Mediterranean to the lowest point on land. Here's the route laid out: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, Masada, Haifa, plus Shabbat and the climate.
The water off Hurghada and Sharm never drops below 21 degrees, even in winter. Here is how to pick a month for the beach, diving, the pyramids or your budget, with a temperature table.
The best luxury hotels in London: eight exceptional places with distinctive style and first-class service
Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur offers guests a royal experience wrapped in Indian character and a rich history.
The Philippines' giant parol lanterns are dazzling symbols of Christmas, crafted by artisans across five generations.
Santa Cruz del Islote is a tiny Colombian island about the size of two football pitches, with a way of life all its own.
