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Festive feelings

The world is constantly changing, so this month we’ve got every travel option covered. Find inspiration in star-studded Christmas memories, indulgent winter sun suggestions and family trips for the future. Why not start planning the perfect escape?

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Christmas gift guide

To celebrate the end of a challenging year, spoil your loved ones this festive season with our pick of luxury offerings

Aerial view of a deluxe villa at paradise on earth resort in the Maldives

The world’s ultimate… desert islands

Desert island devotee Alastair Bonnett picks his top secluded spots from around the world

A young boy skiing through a flat run in a forest

Why ski trips are great for family bonding

Ski-pro Felice Hardy explains why a week on the slopes is the perfect family pick-me-up

Top ten gifts for business travellers

Crease-free clothes, dual time-zone watches and travel-safe manicure kits – Jonny Wells knows just what business travellers want

Photo journal: Canary Islands

From rocky coastlines to superb seafood and award-winning wines, the Canaries have it all 

collage illustration of Shaun Parkes with details of his travels in New York and Egypt

How I travel... as an actor

Star of Steve McQueen’s new film, Mangrove, Shaun Parkes shares his stories of adventures around the world from throughout his career

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The endless allure of New York

It’s one of the most iconic cities in the world, and one we keep going back to. Author Lara Thompson explains why she loves it

Why one-day commutes are so productive

Flitting between countries in a day might not be everybody’s ideal but, for pro commuter Mark Izatt, every trip has its perks