Winter Holidays
Winter holiday ideas beyond traditional skiing, from wildlife watching to unique accommodation options. Articles feature destinations for different travellers including singles, couples, and older holidaymakers.
Alternatives to Ski Holidays: Spa Holidays
Relax in mountain spas instead of hitting the slopes this winter, from Banff's luxury resorts to Iceland's geothermal pools.
Cultural Events in Europe in Winter
From Hogmanay in Edinburgh to masked festivals in Bulgaria, here are winter cultural events happening across Europe.
Eastern Europe Where to Visit and What to Do
Visit Eastern Europe in winter for cheaper flights, festive Christmas markets, and cultural experiences across Prague, Budapest, and Warsaw.
Hot Places to See in January and February
Head to Asia or Africa for guaranteed hot weather in January and February when UK winters feel grey.
Hotels with a Difference: Ice Hotels
Stay in a hotel made entirely of ice and snow, where everything from the walls to the furniture is sculpted from frozen water.
Lapland and Greenland: What to See and Do
See Arctic winters with dog sledding, northern lights, and ice sheet walks across Greenland's frozen landscape.
Scotland in Winter: Events and Where to Visit
Plan your Scottish winter trip with ideas on where to stay, from city hotels to Highland lodges and castle escapes.
Taking Children on a Winter Holiday
Plan a winter sports holiday with your kids without breaking the bank, including tips on timing and dealing with jet lag.
Testing the Waters in Iceland
Iceland's dramatic landscape offers skiing, geothermal hot springs, and vast wilderness that looks unchanged from a thousand years ago.
Tours and Trips in the Arctic
Visit the Arctic from July to September on guided tours to see polar bears, whales, and other wildlife in Earth's frozen north.
Travelling to Canada's Northern Territories
Visit Canada's three northern territories for remote wilderness, Inuit culture, and extreme adventures from dog sledding to kayaking.
Trends in Winter Holidays
More Brits are ditching winter sports for sunny beach holidays, with Spain's coastal towns leading the getaway list.
Valentine's Travel Ideas for Romantic Breaks
Skip the overpriced restaurants and crowded resorts this Valentine's Day with these offbeat UK travel ideas that won't break the bank.
View the Northern Lights
See where and when you can catch the Northern Lights, one of nature's most dramatic light shows across the Arctic regions.
Visiting Sweden and Norway in Winter
Plan a winter trip to Sweden and Norway with dog sledding, Northern Lights viewing, ice hotels and snowmobile tours.
Visiting the Canadian Rockies in Winter
Hit the slopes at Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise, or soak in the mountain views from a gondola ride this winter.
Winter Adventure Travel: New Year Adventures
Get outside this winter with husky safaris, ice hotels, and cold-weather adventures across the Arctic and beyond.
Winter Breaks for OAPs
Older travellers can find winter holidays tailored to their needs, from coach trips to ski breaks, though specialist operators cost more.
Winter Breaks for Singles
Winter sports holidays for singles offer skiing, snowboarding and mountain activities without paying extra single supplements.
Winter Honeymoons
Pick between sun and snow for your winter honeymoon, or skip the weather debate and focus on sightseeing instead.
Winter Weddings
Winter weddings can be romantic and budget-friendly, especially if you book a UK venue off-season or get married near Christmas for free decorations.
Winter Wildlife: Where to Go and What to See
See golden eagles, red deer, and Arctic swans across the UK's Scottish highlands and beyond during winter months.