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Scandi flavours

In Denmark, Sweden and Norway, simple ingredients go a long way. Nature's bounty is celebrated in the region's classic dishes and provides inspiration for a new generation of chefs drawing on forest-foraged mushrooms and berries, along with local fish, wild game and a rainbow of seasonal vegetables. From traditional cake tables to seafood safaris, here's how to get a taste of Scandinavia

The future of long-term stays

The extended stay segment is experiencing healthy growth, with design and community-focused brands leading the trend, alongside those championing sustainability

Golfing around Europe

Perfect your swing at these dreamy golf courses around the Mediterranean

BOUND SHANGHAI

After almost three years of lockdown, China has reopened for business. We head to the country's commercial centre to find out what we've been missing...

Accessible rights take flight

Business travel is full of obstacles - but for those with accessibility needs it can be downright impossible. Why is that still the case in 2023 and what is being done to fix it?

UK spotlight: Birmingham

The UK's second biggest city has strong global connections and a keen eye on the future

Hotel AMANO Covent Garden

Four rooms known as Goldy offer the group's freestanding gold bathtub

Zoku Paris

There's an excellent locker room where you can store luggage and freshen up

The inside scoop

Hoteliers go to extraordinary lengths to keep their guests happy, as Sir Rocco Forte reveals in the first edition of our new column

TIMED TO PERFECTION

A round-up of ten outstanding timepieces from the Watches and Wonders exhibition held in Geneva this year

Air Astana A321 neo LR business class - BANGKOK-ALMATY

On a clear day, you'll get spectacular views of the Himalayas and Hindu Kush

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

A stunning feature is the grand staircase that sweeps through the whole building

PARIS 7th arrondissement

Historic monuments, world-class art and spectacular department stores on the French capital's Left Bank

Hôtel Dame des Arts, Paris

The panoramic rooftop terrace offers views of the Eiffel Tower and Sacré Coeur

AIR MILES

FRANK GRILLO is managing director of Altamura Distilleries, which produces vodka from wheat in Puglia.

Luxury treading lightly

The line between environmentalism and luxury travel is slowly blurring, with technological advances and real commitment to positive change

BLUETTI EB3A Portable Power Station

Carry one of these units on tour and you'll have power wherever you need it, says Paul Critcher

48 HOURS IN...LUDLOW

Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit

BAILEY REVEALS NEW PHOENIX GT75 RANGE

The Bristol manufacturer has revamped a best-seller to mark its anniversary

COACHMAN LASER XTRA 665

The revamped 665 offers 'home-from-home' levels of comfort and luxury, ideal for couples on tour

All mapped out

Hereford and Hay-on-Wye provide route maps for an enjoyable break, Andria Massey discovers

SWIFT ELEGANCE GRANDE 845

This luxurious twin-axle provides plenty of payload, but you will need a substantial vehicle to tow it

Making a home run

A meander through the middle of England allows Susan Taylor to enjoy an easy getaway from her doorstep

SPRITE ALPINE 4 (2019)

Just the job for those after a four-berth, side fixed-bed arrangement, says Andrew Jenkinson

How to choose your PERFECT CARAVAN

You've decided to buy a caravan, but how do you pick one that's just right for you? And how do you avoid the common pitfalls? We take a look at what you need to know

Tackling the Tissington Trail

No need for Lycra or burning lungs, when there's a much easier way to explore this pretty part of Derbyshire, as Peter Rosenthal discovers

The west rides again

IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS, TUOLUMNE COUNTY OFFERS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NATURAL WONDERS OF CALIFORNIA, ALONGSIDE A WEALTH OF QUIRKY GOLD RUSH TOWNS AND HOLLYWOOD FILM SETS PRIMED FOR A COMEBACK

ON THE GAU CHO TRAIL

Deep in the heart of Patagonia, at the southern tip of Argentina, gaucho guides saddle up to lead horseback adventures through dramatic mountain passes and over the endless rolling pampas

AUCKLAND

New Zealand leads with its natural attractions more than its urban ones, but it's worth lingering in its largest city, and after the long flight there's all the more reason to find a welcome space to rest and readjust. Auckland's hotel scene begins in the Central Business District (CBD), where a new post-pandemic energy has seen a wave of openings including restaurants and rooftop bars. Away from the shadow of the needle-pointed Sky Tower, seaside neighbourhoods such as Takapuna, Devonport and Mission Bay attract quirky breweries and top-notch cafes, and all around you'll find hilltop viewpoints, award-winning vineyards and white-sand beaches.

HOW CAN AI HELP YOU PLAN A TRIP?

WITH AI INCREASINGLY BECOMING PART OF OUR LIVES, EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON THE BEST WAYS TO USE TOOLS LIKE CHATGPT FOR TRAVEL AND HOW TO AVOID BEING DUPED BY FALSE FACTS.