Inside the ‘best ski resort in the world’ in the Swiss Alps January 7, 2026 Last year, travel booking site Omio crowned Arosa-Lenzerheide in Switzerland as the best ski resort in the world. Beating 6,000 other winter sports destinations, including big name competitors like Courchevel and St Moritz, Arosa-Lenzerheide scored an impressive 91.73 (out of 100). Omio considered everything from the number of lifts and lengths of slopes, to the [...]
High glamour and high solitude in Les Trois Vallées January 6, 2026 From Asian-inspired glamour to Savoie savoir-faire, there’s no one way to ski Les Trois Vallées, writes Carys Sharkey As a skiing destination, Courchevel hardly needs an introduction. It is one of France’s most prestigious resorts and boasts the largest interconnected ski area in the world in the form of the Les Trois Vallées, linking Méribel [...]
The UK’s first ever reality TV show stranded people on a remote island for an entire year January 5, 2026 25 years ago the UK’s first ever fish-out-of-water reality TV show launched. Castaway 2000 stranded dozens of people on a remote Scottish island – its astonishing scope inspired shows like Big Brother, finds Adam Bloodworth. Photos by Simon Roberts It was a sunny autumn day in 1998 when TV producer Chris Kelly arrived at the [...]
This remote part of Patagonia is one of the wildest places on Earth December 30, 2025 Get the best of Patagonia by going out into the sticks, says Luke Abrahams It’s roughly 9am on a blisteringly hot January morning and I find myself in the driest place on earth. My skin is flaking and my lips are so chapped they are bloody painful to touch. The first question I have on [...]
Our honest review of new Emirates cabins central to airline’s £3.7 billion upgrade December 25, 2025 WHAT’S THE VIBE: Emirates is ranked alongside Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines as one of the most-loved carriers. The most recommended global brand for 2025 according to market research firm YouGov, Emirates has clout, and their fleet offers a predictably luxurious in-flight experience. ON BOARD: City AM flew Premium Economy and Business Class with Emirates [...]
Jump in winter sun breaks as wealthy Brits prioritise wellness December 23, 2025 Wealthy Brits are flocking to sunny hotspots abroad over the Christmas season with wellness among the top priorities for holidaymakers, fresh data has found. More than one in three (34 per cent) Britons say they plan to travel abroad this winter for a warmer escape, according to survey data compiled by Four Seasons, with almost [...]
From African safaris to Patagonia skies: how stargazing helped me process grief December 18, 2025 Humans have taken solace in the stars for tens of thousands of years. After his mother was diagnosed with cancer Luke Abrahams took a trip to South Africa and amid the grief, found himself comforted by the universe Last April, I found myself alone in the African bush. It was just after 11am and I [...]
Why it’s time to invest in the travel subscription model December 18, 2025 The travel industry has long been an investor stronghold – a €1.5T global market demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of global economic shockwaves. Demand is strong, profitability is robust, and investors are circling again. Yet the real growth story lies beyond traditional models. Subscriptions – proven in streaming, retail and software – are now [...]
Forget the Full Moon party: Thailand has other amazing festivals to rival Glastonbury December 15, 2025 It’s 2am and 24 degrees in Pattaya, Thailand. In a field outside of the city, dozens of people are creating a terrible racket by making weird noises into loud hailers. The sound created could accurately be described as an infernal racket, and it’s being played on the speaker system to hundreds of people, who are [...]
Your guide to what’s new for the 2025/26 ski season December 9, 2025 Ski holidays are a mainstay at this time of year but with the general economic gloom and climate change affecting some of our favourite destinations, being informed is more important than ever. Here’s our guide to where’s hot and what’s new. South Tyrol The Italian Dolomites region is way less high-profile than the Alps, but [...]