5 Japan Winter Festivals: Naked People and Sake
From naked men to setting off fireworks and lots of sake, here is our round up of Japan Winter Festivals ranging from the quirky to the strange. Matsutaki Festival…
Fjærland Fjord Norway and a Ride on the Flåm Railway
On his journey through Norway from Bergen to Tromsø, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers an unexpected pleasure in Fjærland, Fjord Norway, and rides the Flåm Railway. Sometimes it is the unexpected…
Travel to St Lucia : a Fortnight in Paradise
Despite the tightening COVID restrictions, Deborah Unger discovers it was well worth the effort to travel to St Lucia for a relaxing two weeks in the sun at The Landings…
Anguilla Holidays for Needed Winter Sun
Arianna Stephen suggests you could do far worse than choosing to go on your Anguilla holidays if you are seeking some Caribbean sun this winter. Nestled in the north of…
8 Best Rooftop Bars in Palma Mallorca
We may still be experiencing the dark days of February, but in the Balearic capital Palma, spring has arrived, the sun is out and the city’s vibrant rooftop bars have…
Winter Sun in the Balearics Away from the Crowds
Want to get some winter sun but avoid the crowds, why not head to the Balearic Islands? We have prepared some ideas for an off-season break in the Balearic Islands…
5 Great Mongolia Festivals Not to Be Missed
From horse-drawn sledges on a frozen lake to the world’s biggest camel race in the Gobi desert, Travel Begins at 40 has selected five great Mongolia festivals for 2020. Tsagaan…
New Aurora Adventures from Discover the World
With winter almost here, Northern Lights travel specialist Discover the World has uncovered new ways of experiencing the elusive aurora as well as highlighting some…
9 Things to Do in Antwerp in Winter
Antwerp, one of Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities in 2018 and unofficial capital of Flanders, belongs on everyone’s bucket list. Home to Belgium’s best nightlife and filled with historical monuments…
Khövsgöl Ice Festival 2024, Mongolia
Each March, residents of Mongolia’s Khövsgöl Lake area celebrate the Khövsgöl Ice Festival with horse-drawn sleighs, elaborate ice sculptures, traditional food and vibrant competitions including ice skating…
Nabana no Sato Winter Light Festival Japan 2024
Nabana no Sato, a botanical garden in the Japanese prefecture of Mie, is home each year to one of the country’s best and biggest winter light festivals. During several months, magical light tunnels…
13 Unusual Fitness Experiences from around the World
From goat yoga and ice climbing, to swimming with sharks and samurai training, mix up your regular exercise routine with one of these unusual fitness experiences from around the world…
Take an IceFlight to 29th IceHotel, Swedish Lapland
A candy shop filled with giant sweets, a bathing ice woman, a vintage VW camper and a flock of Arctic terns – the first look at the suites of the 29th Icehotel revealed. The iconic Icehotel in Swedish Lapland…
Take a Snowmobile to Your Hotel on Skis
A new totally immersive Arctic adventure has been launched allowing guests to embark on an epic snowmobile adventure through Norway, Finland and Sweden – before ending up at an iconic…
Quebec Winter Carnival 2024
Ever since 1955, the people of Quebec City have celebrated winter with the Quebec Winter Carnival. In 2006, over a million people attended the festival, making it the biggest winter…
Visit Quebec’s Coolest Winter Festival
Winter holidays are all about wrapping up warm and hitting the slopes – but hurtling down a snowy piste might not be everyone’s cup of Glühwein. For those who’d prefer a winter escape mixing snow-covered…
White Christmas in Arizona
Dreaming of a white Christmas but not a fan of the cold? Get the best of both worlds with a festive trip to Phoenix, Arizona. The desert city is a favourite choice for winter sun-seekers, who flock here to bask in balmy 24C…
Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Open for Winter
Located on southwestern Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, the Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa has announced it will be open for its first winter season this year. Set on a private beach, the…
Harbin Ice Festival China Extravaganza
Once mostly a regional affair, the Harbin Ice Festival, China – or the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival as it is officially known – has grown into…
Snowboarding, Cuba and Hans Christian Anderson
If you’ve had enough of all this cold weather – look no further – and we even have some ideas about how you could enjoy the snow if you’re that way inclined, with our weekly salvo from our friends at Travel PR. So…
Icehotel’s Wellbeing Weekends
Iconic Icehotel in Swedish Lapland has just launched two new dedicated ‘wellbeing weekends’ in February and March (17-20 February and 03-06 March) perfect for those after a physical and mental…
Kazakhstan Winter Fun: Shymbulak and Medeu
Escaping from thatched roof chocolate-box cottages, Johan Smits tries out the unassuming ski slopes of Shymbulak and ice rink of Medeu in Kazakhstan. The view from the 2,840-metre ski mid-station…
Finland, Jordan, Budapest or Devon for the Half-Term?
Make the most of the forthcoming half term with these family holiday suggestions from Travel PR…
The 5 Dreamiest Villas in Greece
With golden coasts, striking blue waters and lush green landscapes, Greece wows visitors who want to spend quality time away from it all. Many travellers also come to Greece for…
