A new wave of hotels across the East River will give visitors a cheap alternative to Manhattan - and an authentic taste of the Big Apple, says James Doran.
The Alps are set to be transformed over the next decade as top ski resorts turn to international architects and designers to keep them ahead of the competition and of global warming
Forget Land Rovers and tour buses - if you really want to experience the African wilderness just hire a car. Tom Robbins sets out on a 2,000-mile trip across Namibia.
A nationwide clean-up of Britain's beaches is under way this weekend amid growing concern over the threat from litter to fish, birds, reptiles and marine mammals.
In his new seven week series the New Europe, Michael Palin delves into unique cultures on our doorstep, including the Balkan states and former Yugoslavia.
Oliver Bennett mingles with stilt-walkers, acrobats and jugglers in Montreal, the world centre for circus arts - and a high-flying city in its own right.
Summer was a write-off, but there's still time to make amends. From food festivals and wine tours to forest retreats, Beverley Fearis has some ideas to help you make the most of the season of mellow fruitfulness
