TOP TECH FOR WINTER TRAVELS

Get away from it all... except helpful and fun gadgets and gear

- Tamara Hinson

Here at T3, we're firm believers that summer holidays are overrated. Winter holidays not only provide much-needed time out during a period when family get-togethers, last-minute Christmas shopping sprees and the seemingly endless cold, dark nights can bring on a mild case of cabin fever they're a great time to experience destinations which come into their own during winter. And we're not just talking about ski holidays, either - December, January and February are brilliant times for staycations to places such as the Lake District or the Scottish Highlands, which morph into snow-dusted winter wonderlands.

Alternatively, nothing beats some winter sun, and this year, several hotels are tempting us to warmer climes. We've got our sights on Bali's new Anantara Ubud Bali Resort, perfectly positioned for leisurely strolls through the nearby rice paddies, although we're also excited about the early 2025 opening of the Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, a property in the heart of one of the city's prettiest parks, and proof that Thailand's capital is a destination in its own right.

Another myth we're keen to bust? That holidays must involve enforced digital detoxes. The right technology can transform your trip, whether it's by helping you keep track of your belongings or keeping devices primed and ready for those all-important selfies. With that in mind, we've got the top tech to upgrade your winter travels. Bon voyage!

2 TILE STARTER PACK

We love Tile trackers – the range of designs makes it easy to keep tabs on everything from keys to suitcases and the newest ones don’t just come in fabulous, bright colours, but have an SOS function designed to be used with the Life360 emergency dispatch app. This starter pack contains a Tile Mate – perfect for clipping onto key rings – and a credit card-sized Slim.

£54.99, tile.​com

3 VICTORINOX TRAVEL ESSENTIALS