Surge across an unspoilt winter wonderland behind a dog sledge, plunge down pristine slopes accessible only by chopper or blast your way down a bobsleigh run at breathtaking speeds. Experience more than just a ski holiday with our guide to Europe’s best winter sports resorts. Åre, Sweden Suitable for beginners…
Another Italian town is selling off its abandoned homes for €1, but this is the first in the coveted region of Abruzzo, CNN reported. The town of Pratola Peligna, located about a two-hour drive east of Rome, is hoping to revitalize its culture, preserve its history, and stimulate its socioeconomic…
Avoid long queues, high prices and too much hype this winter with our guide to the best alternative ski resorts, from family-friendly options to discovering powder galore. Best for first-timers: Kranjska Gora, Slovenia A mere two-hour flight from London, Slovenia is one of Europe’s cheapest skiing destinations and has plenty…
Credit: Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images That Italy has some of the finest cities in Europe, you already know. That it has blockbuster smaller towns, which aren't full of fellow tourists, you might not. The 12 towns here enjoy everything that Italy is good at — incredible art, top-notch food, and beautiful…
There's something magical about big cities during the holiday season. Lights strung across wide streets, store windows dressed up in colorful displays, and Christmas trees in all shapes and sizes create a festive atmosphere. Ice skating rinks pop up in parks, and in some cities like New York, Chicago, London,…
The nights are getting colder, the leaves are starting to change, the birds are packing up their bags for their big trip south. This can only mean one thing: Ski season is almost here. To help skiers, riders, and snow bunnies alike get ready for the season, Snow Season Central,…
There's something magical about watching nature transition from one season to the next, and the shift from summer greens to the vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds of fall is especially stunning. Autumn reminds us that change is imminent — and natural. And while it can be short-lived, there is no…
Years out are not just a rite of passage for carefree college-leavers. The urge to take a sabbatical from daily trudge can hit at any time of life. Whether you're uninspired by 9-5 living, fancy a change in professional direction, crave fresh experiences or want to pep up your CV…
From left: Travel club Prior arranged a members-only visit to India, including the town of Maheshwar; Massimo Bottura, who led Prior members through his hometown of Modena, Italy. | Credit: Courtesy of Prior Club Andria Gutierrez is a marketing executive in Lake Tahoe, California, who loves to travel - but…
ABTA have named their travel hotspots for 2009. Over the next four weeks we will be bringing you bitesized guides to our top choices, including Aruba, Iceland and Cuba. This week we kick off with Turkey. Why go? With the Euro at an all time low against the Pound, ABTA…