Spending a week in the kitchens of artisan chocolatiers

Tour de Chocolat: Diving into the world of fine chocolate. Tour de Chocolat is a culinary adventure in Switzerland for the fine chocolate lover in all of us. Switzerland is the birthplace of fine chocolate. Smooth, creamy, dark, and delicious. Swiss chocolate makers and confectioners have been at the forefront of chocolate development for over … Read more

The perfect après ski: Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges, Courchevel, France

Opening date: December 16, 2016. Romantic chalets, enchanting ski slopes and easy walking trails among the fir trees. Prestigious brands, an aquatic centre and fashionable clubs. Night and day, Courchevel distinguishes itself in the heart of the Alps. The world’s elite flock to its slopes. Rest, relaxation and a hale and hearty lifestyle are the … Read more

Your good health: an Alpine spa crawl

For the price of a night in the pub you can luxuriate in a top Alpine spa. Debbie Lawson tries out three in Switzerland and Italy

Gears, tears and breathtaking ascents: how I cycled the Dolomites and Alps

With barely any training Peter Kimpton tried to tackle the Haute Route, the highest and toughest cyclosportive in the world. How did it go?