WHETHER you're planning to watch an Olympic event, enjoy the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations or simply fancy shopping around the coolest corners of London, booking a room at the ¼ber-chic Mercer Street Hotel is a must, writes EILEEN LEAHY

Can any where else in the world live up to London's East End fashion scene? NIKKI BARR heads to Toronto to discover the city that's biting at London's stylish heels.

IF you’re looking for the perfect beach get-away, then look no further than Miami, Barbados and the Bahamas. Whether you want to relax on a beach, drink rum in a tropical bar or go jet skiing, then these spots are the perfect locations. However, there are a few hidden gems away from the beach that are well worth the visit. MAURO GALLUZZO checks them out...

Drink in the scenery at a pub with rooms, says JILL STARLEY- GRAINGER

BRITAIN'S first resident giant pandas for almost two decades make their public debut at Edinburgh Zoo this weekend.

Gatherings of Christmas stalls are a European concept that we're increasingly buying into. ANNABELLE THORPE picks her four favourites

IF you're keen on swapping turkey for foie gras this festive season, look no further than Lille, says James Cabooter.

ZOE HILL enjoys a long weekend of sights, shopping and sipping cocktails in beautiful Boston...

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