November in the UK is far from the best time of year. The clocks have gone back, the rain is relentless, and it’s often cold, dark and windy. Most people assume that to escape the miserable weather ...

Italy’s Dolomites region unveils a jaw-dropping sky spa suspended over an alpine valley, while Milan offers a powerful new way to explore its WWII history.

The Mediterranean is made for cruising, thanks to the amazing array of glorious cities, ancient wonders and magnificent ...

“We were lucky enough to be given something of great value, and we want to take that forward,” Maria Holzner tells me as we ...

New York might be famous for flashy restaurants, but the real magic happens in the small Italian spots tucked between bodegas and corner bars. The kind of places where the sauce has been bubbling ...

The Parkhotel Holzner is a charming chalet-style establishment in the dramatic mountain ranges of the Dolomites in northern Italy ...

Completed in 2010 to mark the millennial anniversary of Hanoi, the Ceramic Mosaic Mural is the world’s largest ceramic mosaic, spanning 2.5 miles (4km) in length. What was once a grey concrete dyke ...

The Italian bread at Presti’s has the perfect crust-to-crumb ratio – substantial enough to stand up to a hearty sandwich but not so crusty that it shreds the roof of your mouth. The focaccia, studded ...

The cassata cake is a showstopper that frequently appears at Cleveland celebrations – a traditional Sicilian creation featuring sponge cake, sweetened ricotta, candied fruits, and a marzipan coating ...