Six of the best: Swiss Christmas markets
All your Christmases will come at once when you visit these festive Swiss markets.
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Brian Johnston
Brian Johnston seemed destined to become a travel writer and author: he is an Irishman born in Nigeria and raised in Switzerland, who has lived in Britain and China.
Crested Butte, Colorado, US: The three-minute guide
Crested Butte might be overshadowed by fellow Coloradoan ski resorts Vail and Aspen, but offers some of North America's best skiing and outstanding powder snow.
The Shipping News: cruise itineraries for 2017 and beyond
Silversea has already rolled out its 2018 itineraries. They cover around 1000 destinations, of which an impressive 300 are new to the luxury cruise company.
Twenty things that will shock first-time visitors to China
Not everything is as it seems in the Middle Kingdom – one of the world's fastest-changing and most optimistic societies.
The road less travelled: Is Borgo San Felice Tuscany's best kept secret?
If you know where to look, you can find the road less travelled in Tuscany. Brian Johnston settles into an unusual medieval village in the Chianti countryside.
Ponant honours French explorers
Heritage Expeditions will offer world-class snorkelling in the South Pacific next year.
The best trips to take for amazing travel photos
Small-ship cruising offers an excellent opportunity both to get behind the camera and learn from photography professionals.
Why it is worth travelling at Christmas
Manchester's street buzz and air of affluence kick into high gear in December when its Christmas markets pull in the festive crowds.
One of the world's greatest train journeys takes just four hours
It's only 183 kilometres, but if it's not the world's most scenic train trip, it must come close.
A piece of English history sits inside a 'UFO'
A time machine sits on the waterfront in the English city of Portsmouth.
Six must-visit Japanese cruise ports
Neon-lit skyscrapers to stunning traditional architecture, Japan has plenty to offer cruise visitors.
Discover Europe on two wheels
Scenic has two dedicated cycling cruises next year that offer specialised bikes.
The 15 most colourful travel destinations on earth
The world's most colourful destinations revealed.
The street eats of San Francisco
A culinary tour of San Francisco's North Beach neighbourhood provides a taste of both its food scene and rambunctious history.
The shipping news: Hot cruise deals ahoy
Adventure Canada is offering a Greenland & Wild Labrador cruise combining dramatic peaks with polar bears.
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