Christmas holiday destinations

Pamela Goodman shares the highlights of this fashionable destination on the Caribbean coast of Mexico

As Cuba enters a new era of political change and more open borders, Fiona Macleod makes the most of the chance to enjoy its time-capsule atmosphere while it is still possible

Stephanie Drax packs extra layers for an illuminating Arctic adventure in Europe's last wilderness

Bucket-list destinations for seeing out 2019

A new wave of architecture combined with breathtaking design hotels and exciting culinary gems hidden down uncrowded cobbled alleyways make Antwerp the low-key city break we've been craving. Here are the hotels and restaurants, shops and museums, you need to know about...

Our year-round definitive guide to the Italian city, from the chicest places to stay on any budget, to where to drink spritz and eat Spaghetti alle Vongole with the locals

Kate Eshelby explores São Tomé and Principe in the Atlantic, discovering unique species of wildlife and estates built on the cacao trade, reflecting an intriguing history

Pamela Goodman finds the French resort the ideal location for a short, affordable skiing break, combining its close proximity to Geneva with a cool hotel revival and high-altitude slopes

Chris Caldicott experiences the French-Indian city's cultural mash-up with baguette breakfasts, Tamil curries and ancient vedic therapies