How far are we from going on holiday in space?

From black leopards to giant mole-rats and the endangered wolf, Sue Watt is wowed by a region full of creature features

The grittiest of the Five Boroughs is smartening up with new hotels, parks and shops, says Christopher Beanland

There are plenty of affordable places to explore if you want to jet away from the cold. From cruises and birdwatching to Caribbean beaches, Simon Calder looks at the options

As Morgans, the self-proclaimed 'first boutique hotel', celebrates a milestone, Mark Jones charts the rise and rise of a hard-to-define accommodation concept

'I always carry baby wipes. It's like having a shower in your plane seat'

Colombia's capital is much more than just a gateway to South America, says Chris Leadbeater

As the bullet train speeds towards its half-century, Sarah Barrell fast tracks you to the best travel experiences in Japan this autumn

You need not go to the ends of the earth to get close to the spirit of Bruce Chatwin. Simon Calder heads for Wales, to the home and views that once inspired the great adventurer

With Peter Jackson's next epic due this winter, Christopher Wakling goes on a pilgrimage to the laid-back capital of New Zealand