10 of the best delis for traditional food and Christmas treats
Step into a world of spices and chocolates, cold cuts, cheeses and Christmas favourites at delicatessens from Venice to New York
10 cool shopping districts around the world: readers’ tips
Hamburg has its vinyl, St Petersburg its designer island and Toronto its arty distillery district. But the retail magic is strongest in Whitley Bay …
A local’s guide to Granada: 10 top tips
Once you’ve ticked off the Alhambra, check out Granada’s edgier barrio culture, with both alternative and traditional bars, great flamenco, food and street art
Georgia on my plate: a culinary journey in the Caucasus
No lesson in the complex art of Georgian cuisine is complete without a toast or two…
‘Mind-blowingly gorgeous Georgia’
A mix of traditional, Soviet and modern styles, Georgia is a tricky place to pin down. But that’s half the fun of it for Suzanne Moore and her friend
Hong Kong’s brilliant beach escapes
Yoga retreats, unspoiled wilderness, seafood feasts and Insta-ready vistas are all within 60 minutes from the heart of town at Sai Kung and Repulse Bay
10 great pubs, chosen by Santa and other Christmas workers
From a turkey farmer to a choirmaster, we ask the people who help make Christmas special where they go for a festive pint or two
20 cracking ideas for Christmas days out in the UK
From traditional pantos and carols by candlelight to pop-up winter bars and a disco in an igloo, we round up sparkling festive events across the UK
Brownber Hall, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria – hotel review
Amid fells alive with birdlife and red squirrels, this stylish hotel in the north-west corner of the Yorkshire Dales proves a great base for walking
A brief history of Christmas markets
Festive markets have only become a fixture on the UK’s Christmas calendar in recent years but the tradition stretches back centuries
A local’s guide to Jamaica: 10 top tips
The Caribbean’s third-largest island is rich in history and natural highs, from Noël Coward’s clifftop hideaway to ganja (now legal), coffee and vegan Rasta food
Caribbean islands: readers’ travel tips
It’s not all rum and reggae; our tipsters pinpoint local-led tours, beach restaurants, wildlife reserves and dive locations from Cuba to Tobago
The best towns and small cities in the US: Ithaca, New York state
This progressive lakeside town has gone its own way since the hippy years: we showcase its best bars, live music venues and restaurantsIn this series: Eugene, Oregon | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Portland, Maine | Ventura, California | Missoula, Montana
Watermelon ‘ham’ – the vegan alternative to turkey this Thanksgiving
Think the ‘bleeding’ vegan burger about to hit Tesco shelves is a bold move? How about a brined, smoked watermelon?
10 great-value restaurants on Latin America’s 50 best list
From a Buenos Aires spot where greens rule to a ‘house of pig’ in São Paulo, our writer offers a personal selection of affordable restaurants on Latin America’s latest 50 best list