Swap big mainstream resorts for a stylish, more individual skiing holiday lower down the mountain. Chris Madiganpicks 10 of the best valley-based places to stay.
An investigation was launched last night into how two planes collided on the runway at Heathrow airport. No one sustained serious injuries in the incident, but all passengers on the aircraft were evacuated and transported to the terminal building where they had to board alternative flights.
The conquest of Everest in 1953 was the crowning glory of mountaineering - but in the years before that epic climb, many other attempts had ended in failure. These extracts from a new book of Guardian writing recall some of those heroic struggles, and the final success.
Acclaimed photographer and anthropologist Martin Gray has spent the last 20 years on a pilgrimage photographing and exploring more than 1,000 sacred sites in 80 countries. What follows is a selection from his new book, Sacred Earth.
The publisher of the Rough Guide travel books has said it will closely monitor how the BBC makes use of Lonely Planet after BBC Worldwide bought a 75% stake. By Katie Allen.
The indebtedness of BAA, Britain's largest airport owner, came under renewed attack yesterday when easyJet warned that plans to scrap price caps at Stansted would benefit creditors at the expense of passengers.
If you want to find a cottage for the festive season, now is the time to book. Georgia Brownoffers tips to finding the perfect holiday property online.
Look beyond Tallinn's 'Wild East' reputation and you'll discover a cultural underbelly of bohemian bars and restaurants and a thriving music scene, says Sean Dodson.
