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Chasing the Northern Lights in Norway

Chloe Frost-Smith enjoys the thrill of the chase as the chance to see Norway's aurora borealis increases

High-style, low-cost Continental stays where you’ll find luxury for less

For her big-deal birthday, Smith scribe Kate Weir found a stay that’s all things to all guests in Somerset

Staying outside the city limits gives you unlimited scope for adventures

If you’re looking for Stateside skiing inspiration, shimmy this way for our where-to-go winter forecast

Ramp up the romance in these couples-ready retreats on some of the UK’s most enchanting estates

Good tidings, gløgg and offbeat holiday traditions: Copenhagen at Christmas has it all…

Our guide to Mayfair’s best art galleries, restaurants and boutiques spotlights how this notable neighbourhood is rich in more ways than one

Livin’ la dolce vita comes easy in Milano. Find the best places to enjoy the art, architecture and aperitivo with our weekend guide

Slumber by iconic cityscapes, as seen from the well-placed windows of these Big Apple stays

Sunshine, spice and superlative spas await in the ultimate Thai paradise

How to spend a fairy-tale weekend in 'city of spires' Copenhagen

Whether it’s carnival parades, psychic readings or haunted bar-hopping, New Orleans in October parties loud enough to wake the dead

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