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Canada is vast. Almost 5,000 miles separate its Atlantic and Pacific coasts. East and West have plenty in common, but re...
21/10/2026

Canada is vast. Almost 5,000 miles separate its Atlantic and Pacific coasts. East and West have plenty in common, but regional character shapes the experience.

So, where do you start?

Head west for the Rockies, bears, infinite coast and rich First Nations culture. Look east for incredible whale watching, characterful cities and the rugged Atlantic shores.

East or West, there’s no wrong answer. It all comes down to what you want to experience first.

Because there’s always trip number two.

What will this winter's Icehotel look like?Every autumn, something magical happens on the shores of the River Torne in S...
07/10/2026

What will this winter's Icehotel look like?

Every autumn, something magical happens on the shores of the River Torne in Swedish Lapland. Artists from around the world gather in the tiny village of Jukkasjärvi to transform imagination into suites of ice and snow.

Part hotel, part art gallery, each creation lasts for just one winter.

Swipe through the sketches for Icehotel 37 and discover some of the wonderfully imaginative designs taking shape ahead of its opening in December 2026.

Some of travel’s most memorable moments happen when you look up.A sky alive with stars. The northern lights dancing over...
19/08/2026

Some of travel’s most memorable moments happen when you look up.

A sky alive with stars. The northern lights dancing overhead. Sunlight at midnight. Day turning briefly to night.

Each is extraordinary. Each depends on being in the right place at the right time.

Here are four sky-gazing experiences worth travelling for.

When you’re travelling to see the northern lights, where you stay matters.We’ve picked four places that put you in prime...
12/08/2026

When you’re travelling to see the northern lights, where you stay matters.

We’ve picked four places that put you in prime northern lights territory, while bringing something extra to the trip.

A hot tub beneath Iceland’s big skies.
A hotel sculpted from snow and ice.
A log cabin in the Finnish wilderness.
A glass igloo made for aurora watching.

Because the aurora may be the reason you go, but there’s plenty to experience while you wait for the skies to light up.



Image credits: Windmillcahser Photography; Asaf Kliger; Wilderness Hotels; Marko Junttila

Some wildlife moments stay with you forever. But what makes them unforgettable? Is it watching a humpback whale breach j...
05/08/2026

Some wildlife moments stay with you forever. But what makes them unforgettable?

Is it watching a humpback whale breach just metres away? Sitting quietly beside a bustling penguin colony? Listening to orcas beneath the waves? Or simply sharing the same landscape as a polar bear?

The answer is different for everyone.

What these moments have in common is timing. Nature decides when they happen, not us.

Be there at the right time, and you'll witness something remarkable. Sometimes it's the extraordinary spectacle. Sometimes it's the quiet privilege of being there to experience it.

Some of the best travel decisions start with a question.Which destination is right for me? When should I travel? Will I ...
29/07/2026

Some of the best travel decisions start with a question.

Which destination is right for me? When should I travel? Will I see the northern lights? Is Antarctica really worth the journey?

Our Travel Specialists answer these questions every day. Drawing on their first-hand experience and destination knowledge, they help navigate the options and create journeys tailored to every traveller.

Here are three of the questions we're asked the most. Three questions that lead to the biggest adventures.

Which polar region should I choose first?
When is the best time to see the northern lights?
How long do I need in New Zealand?

Which questions will you ask to shape your next adventure?

No limits. No compromises. Just two legendary lands on the far side of the world.The Antipodean duo of Australia and New...
22/07/2026

No limits. No compromises. Just two legendary lands on the far side of the world.

The Antipodean duo of Australia and New Zealand is where bucket-list travel comes alive. Lose yourself in ancient rainforests and red deserts, smouldering volcanoes and snow-capped peaks, then trace remote coastlines and sun-drenched w**e trails that lead straight into vibrant, modern cities. Wildlife is extraordinary and experiences adventurous.

This is the Southern Hemisphere at its most extraordinary.

Do you map out a journey to each individually or combine two amazing countries in the ultimate escape Down Under?

Save this for when the planning begins.



Image credits: Te Puia © Fraser Clements, Auckland Viaduct © Camilla Rutherford (Tourism New Zealand), Whale shark and Byron Bay © Tourism Australia

Summer may have more attention. But Autumn hits that sweet spot.It’s one of the most rewarding times to be away. Less bu...
15/07/2026

Summer may have more attention. But Autumn hits that sweet spot.

It’s one of the most rewarding times to be away. Less bustle than summer. Less chill than winter. Off-peak prices.

Landscapes turn golden. Wildlife becomes more active. In the far north, darker skies signal the return of the northern lights.

Trademark golden hues illuminate open roads and hiking trails in Iceland, Norway and Canada.

As the season progresses, slow travel comes into its own - choose rail journeys linking Europe’s most beautiful cities or laid-back coastal cruises.

Polar bears gather on Canada's sub-Arctic tundra in the one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles

Save this and come back to it when you start planning your next autumn adventure.

What's your idea of a perfect summer? Fewer crowds. Mild summer temperatures. Time spent outdoors.In West Sweden, days m...
08/07/2026

What's your idea of a perfect summer? Fewer crowds. Mild summer temperatures. Time spent outdoors.

In West Sweden, days moves at a leisurely pace. One moment you’re walking coastal trails beside the sea, the next you’re taking a ferry between tiny islands or settling down at a harbourside restaurant to enjoy some of Europe’s finest seafood.

Start in Gothenburg before exploring the Bohuslän coast’s scattered islands and colourful villages, or head inland to lakes and forests where switching off is easy.

The West Sweden charm offensive is gentle and understated, but highly effective.

To visit is to fall in love with the pure nature, sumptuous seafood and laid-back vibe.

Slow travel at its best. Soaring peaks, mirror lakes and the simple pleasure of watching the Alps roll by.The Grand Tour...
01/07/2026

Slow travel at its best. Soaring peaks, mirror lakes and the simple pleasure of watching the Alps roll by.

The Grand Tour of Switzerland is where travel unfolds at a gentler pace. Iconic railways invite you to sit back and drift past snow-capped summits, then step off to explore medieval old towns and spend long evenings beside waters that reflect the late-summer glow.

This is Switzerland at its most relaxing.

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