For those who have been lucky enough to get tickets the London 2012 Olympics, the next challenge for most is going to be finding a place to stay. Richard Hirson from onefinestay has some suggestions

Ahead of the 2012 Olympic/Paralympic Games, actress Rhona Foulis reveals why she makes for Mildred’s and what she would do if she were Mayor for a day

The signs are unmistakable. It’s wet, windy and dark at four o clock so it must be time to head abroad and bask in some winter sun. If the daily grind is getting you down and you need to recharge your batteries in a tropical paradise, may we suggest Barbados?

Jane Egginton discovers a strong identity and villages of character in a hidden but much loved corner of France

Lynn journeys to Livingstone and gets up close and personal with Namibia’s desert elephants

Now that the mince pies and mulled wine have been eaten, it’s time to get back to healthy habits. Need a helping hand? Why not try traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which offers an integrated approach to wellbeing

When it’s cold, wet and windy outside there’s arguably no better time to pamper yourself at a spa. Everyone’s heard of Ragdale Hall and Champneys in the UK, while celebs such as Madonna and Marc Anthony reportedly flock to the Dead Sea to slather on the region’s famous black mud – in their quest for perfect pores and eternally youthful looks

Unless you have spent the past year living on another planet, you’ll know that times are tough and money is tight. Happily, however, you can still get some winter sun without having to remortage your house.

Planning to hit the last of the sales? Here’s eight great tip to help you stay sane (and solvent) during the January sales

Each month Jane Egginton brings us her letter from London. This month, Jane gives us the low-down on London’s plans to mark Chinese New Year

Sawday’s has scoured the land for places to stay where dogs are not simply tolerated, they are quite literally ‘top dog’ in the attention stakes. Here they share four special places for canines – and their (human) companions – to stay

Whether you’re a novice or seasoned traveller, Paris will steal your heart. Each month, Frederic – our Paris correspondent – gives us the low-down on what to see and do in the accessible French capital

CD-Traveller tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world. This month, we’re loving the sound of the Strictly themed cruise and booking breaks in the Big Apple and Burma, while crossing our fingers that the situation improves quickly in Cairo

On Location’s Alan Locher on Amsterdam, China and Boston’s best kept secrets

The CD-Traveller team share their top 2011 travel experiences and look at the top spots for 2012

A Welsh village is hoping to woo cash rich Chinese tourists by building a £50 million purpose built holiday resort, where signs will be in Mandarin and staff will be familiar with Chinese customs.

Allan Pickett – head chef at recently revamped Canary Wharf restaurant, Plateau – shares four fabuously festive recipes that are perfect for entertaining this New Year’s Eve, with CD-Traveller readers

Allan Pickett – head chef at recently revamped Canary Wharf restaurant, Plateau – shares four fabuously festive recipes that are perfect for entertaining this New Year’s Eve, with CD-Traveller readers

As a country Spain conjures up images of sun, sangria and siestas. But there Spain is looking to become known for a fourth S – skiing.

Cruise veteran, Viv, reveals why cruise ships are sometime forced to change their itinerary

It would seem that everyday someone somewhere is opening a coffee shop. Forget the fact that the UK is traditionally renowned for tea drinkers. Now in every shopping centre and on every high street, a coffee chain store is lurking.

The Travel Channel’s Sarah Cawood on staycations, the Scottish highlands and why she loves lying on a beach

Chris Gill, author of Where to Ski and Snowboard 2012, gives us a guide to Italy’s Selva ski resort

Chalet I or chalet not? Chris Gill, co-editor of Where to Ski and Snowboard 2012, names the resorts where your pound will go further

Wondering where to ring in the New Year? Look no further than Las Vegas….

Peru is a dream destination for food lovers. Travel experts, DK Publishing, take us on taste-bud led tour of South America’s third largest country

Darren Keating, winner of Great Hotels of the World’s recent Insider’s Guide competition, tells us how to have the perfect ‘Dub’ day in Dublin’s fair city