Italy’s Aosta Valley heads into winter 2026/27 with new gondolas at Courmayeur and La Thuile, two new direct ski flights from the UK to Turin, and a local hero fresh from double Olympic gold. Wrapped by Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa, the region packs five major ski areas, and some of the best-value lift passes in the Alps into one compact valley.

Imagine entering a museum where, instead of walking through enclosed corridors and rooms, you stroll through tropical gardens, past lakes, and along trails, encountering monumental works by some of the most prominent names in global contemporary art. At the Inhotim Institute in Brazil, nature is not merely a backdrop for art; it is an integral part of the experience. The museum is located in Brumadinho, in the state of Minas Gerais—in Brazil’s Southeast region—about 60 kilometres from the state capital, Belo Horizonte.

This winter, Barbados is inviting UK travellers to trade cold mornings and dark evenings for warm Barbadian sunshine, and a packed calendar of experience with increased air connectivity. From October through to Spring 2027, visitors can enjoy a season filled with culinary celebrations, sporting events, ocean adventures and historical national milestones.

Mariah Carey has just won a dismissal in a US$20 million defamation lawsuit filed by her brother, Morgan Carey, over her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. The “Emotions” singer’s estranged brother sued her back in 2021, claiming that she lied about him in her book where she alleged that Morgan – whom she refers to as an “ex-brother” – was violent in the family and dealt drugs in the 1980s. “More often, I felt I had to protect myself from him, and sometimes I would find myself protecting...

With global cruise passenger numbers projected to climb from about 37 million in 2025 to 46 million by 2031, Caribbean and Latin American destinations are well positioned to benefit from the industry’s continued expansion, drawing on their distinctive visitor experiences, tourism infrastructure and strong relationships with cruise lines to generate greater economic opportunity. That message emerged from the 32nd annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show, held Oct. 12-16 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where close to 700 cruise executives, government officials, port operators, tour providers and other stakeholders gathered to explore opportunities to strengthen tourism offerings and expand the benefits of growth for local communities.

When people think of Cantonese food, buttery scrambled egg between slices of soft white bread may not be the first dish to come to mind. For Lucas Sin Lok-yeung, this quintessential Hong Kong classic is the first recipe in his inaugural cookbook, Cha Chaan Teng: Comfort Food from Hong Kong’s Iconic Diners – listed as the “Perfect Scrambled Egg Sandwich”. Sin, 33, has been a staunch advocate of Hong Kong cuisine for more than a decade, starring in a long list of YouTube videos – from explaining...

Georgina Tang’s childhood was deeply unhappy. Growing up in poverty in Hong Kong’s New Territories in the 1960s, as one of eight children born into an arranged marriage, her first memories are of physical abuse at the hands of her jealous mother. “When they were forced to marry at the age of 21, my father was in love with another woman, whom he never quite forgot about,” says Tang, now 63. “It drove my mother crazy. It made her furious that I was my father’s favourite – she hated me because he...

At Cartier, the animal kingdom has long been a source of creative inspiration. What began with birds and insects in the early 20th century gradually expanded to include reptiles, big cats, zebras and elephants, establishing a distinctive menagerie in which nature is reimagined through precious materials and exceptional craftsmanship. Now, with Into the Wild, the maison revisits this rich heritage, bringing five striking creatures into focus: the tiger, parrot, carp, crocodile and...

Hong Kong-born jewellery designer Anabela Chan moved to Paris when she was 10 years old. Now based in London, where in her student days she trained as an architect and worked with the late designer Alexander McQueen, Chan is known for striking pieces made of materials such as recycled drink cans and fruit-derived dyes. Here, she shares her favourite finds from London and beyond. Beauty essentials My make-up staples are always Pat McGrath’s eye shadow palettes and liquid eyeliner, and Tom Ford’s...

Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in Africa's latest outbreak, while Kenya reported its ninth infection, raising fears of further spread across the continent. Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned of an “extremely serious threat” and urged the international community to send funding, medical supplies and health workers.