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.

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

Events across the country to celebrate November 5

A host of world-class events are coming to the capital in the build-up to next summer's Games. LIZ BIRD picks her highlights from Limited Edition London's campaign which launches tomorrow

As Sir Ian McKellen becomes the latest in a line of celebrity landlords, ROB CROSSAN highlights some of the UK's best boozers with famous associations

London can be party central or charming leafy suburbs says ELLA BUCHAN and MARK FIELD

School is out and so is a new guide to Britain's best attractions. Author LEN TESTA picks out his favourites

JILL STARLEY-GRAINGER checks in to London's hottest new luxury hotel, set in a grand Victorian building in Whitehall with views across the Thames

See how kings and queens have lived for centuries with a visit to one of Britain's royal residences. NICOLA ISEARD takes us on a history tour of some of the finest

With the capital getting ready for a host of massive events, JANE MEMMLER enjoys a night in one of its newest hotels, the quirky Zetter Townhouse