What are jabuticaba berries? Six things you need to know
The jabuticaba — tart yet sweet and brimming with antioxidants — has long been popular in Brazil, but is little-known across the rest of the world. We get the lowdown on this mysterious and mighty berry.
Slow travel in Switzerland: your 10-day rail itinerary
The eco-minded Swiss have perfected rail travel like no other nation, with trains gliding between cities, slopes and snow-capped peaks with maximum efficiency. Read on for your ultimate 10-day guide.
Zurich: a dazzling tribute to all things chocolate
Switzerland has long been famous for its chocolate, from creamy bars as an everyday treat to thick hot chocolates in the Alps. Now though, Zurich’s innovative chocolate-makers are making fresh waves in the industry.
Beyond the slopes: three must-do activities in Zermatt, Switzerland
The pretty Swiss resort is well-known for its skiing, but offers a wealth of year-round activities, from discovering flora and fauna to culinary celebrations.
Switzerland’s perilous Cresta Run is finally open to women after a 98-year ban — how have things changed?
Penetrating the chauvinistic world of the Cresta Run — Switzerland’s legendary natural toboggan run — was previously forbidden for women. But now that it’s letting them in, what’s the experience actually like for a female skier?
Lift off! A new, panoramic border-crossing link between Cervinia and Zermatt
The high-altitude Italian resort of Cervinia, in the lee of the magnificent Matterhorn, is set to be linked to the Swiss resort of Zermatt by a new cable car — opening up a mammoth year-round ski area that’s suitable for all abilities.
How to bring Switzerland’s best ski resorts within your reach this winter
From Zermatt to Verbier, it’s easy to assume that Switzerland’s resorts are out of reach for all but the super wealthy. With these money saving hacks, however, even the country’s ritziest resorts will be well within your grasp.
Ski touring: the trend for ski-hiking uphill continues to climb
Ski touring is a trend that keeps on climbing. Crans-Montana in Switzerland has launched 15 new ski touring routes specifically aimed at the growing number of skiers who prefer to go uphill.
Wild luxury and excellent skiing: a winter in the Valais
Looking for pristine mountains, miles of wide, empty pistes and some of the most out-of-this-world luxury in the Alps? Choose to go VIP in the Swiss ski resort of Valais.
Could Arosa Lenzerheide be Switzerland's ultimate family ski destinations?
With six dedicated children’s areas, snow gardens like Honeyland Prätschli and a multitude of gentle blue pistes, Arosa Lenzerheide is the ultimate family-friendly ski destination.
Glaciers, alpine towns and mountain railways: exploring Lucerne and beyond
For a winter break that's not just about skiing, explore the resorts around Lucerne, where fairytail Swiss castles meet towering mountain peaks.
Iconic peaks and 500 miles of slopes: welcome to Switzerland's Bernese Oberland
With slopes for every ability, from beginner and intermediate skiing to challenging off-piste, heli-skiing and ski touring options, the Bernese Oberland is the place to be this winter.
Canton of Vaud: eat like a local in Lausanne
Lausanne’s restaurants — which range from Michelin-starred, fine-dining gems to innovative, modern outlets, with plenty in between — are spoilt for choice when it comes to first-class cuisine
The best wine tasting spots in Switzerland
Sun-drenched, sleepy and incredibly beautiful, Lavaux, in Switzerland’s Lake Geneva region, grows some of the country’s best wine. While away an afternoon cycling between three vineyards, stopping off for samples on the way
Eat and stay in RitzCoffier, Switzerland
Perched overlooking Lake Lucerne, RitzCoffier blends nostalgia with a farm-to-table concept
Photo story: At the foothills of Mount Pilatus, Switzerland
Easy city living, spectacular backdrops and an outdoor lifestyle — welcome to Lucerne, Switzerland’s vibrant lakeside city that ticks along to a gentle rhythm at the foothills of Mount Pilatus
