Despite an abundance of inclement weather SARAH MARSH discovers a family cottage holiday can still be a real winter warmer…

CHARLOTTE CIVIL takes a look at some of the best UK hotspots for 2012

PETER TAYLOR-WHIFFEN describes the magical moment his children visited a real-life Narnia.

WHEN it comes to a fun filled festive break there's snowwhere quite like it. Amazing shopping, brilliant shows, plenty of places to party, London is a truly hot destination when the weather turns wintry. Make the most of a visit to the city with JAMES MOORE'S top tips to the best it has to offer in the run-up to the big day.

GLAMOUR came to Glasgow last week in the shapely form of screen star Scarlett Johansson, says CHARLOTTE CIVIL

From the Highlands to the Hebrides, GRANT FELLER takes a tour of some of Scotland’s top whisky producers and tastes a few drams along the way

Forget the national park's famous wild ponies, people will soon be enthusing about The Pig, says JANE MEMMLER

JANE LABOUS says shake things up this year and save pennies into the bargain by taking a Yuletide holiday in Britain

From husky safaris across Lapland's frozen wastes to driving a campervan Down Under, NICOLA ISEARD selects some of the best destinations for a seasonal holiday on the move

Travelling is an integral part of our culture, with a large number of us visiting numerous destinations throughout the year.