The great outdoors

• 1 Iceland: winter's hottest new romantic destination
  Looking out of the aeroplane window as you come in to land at Keflavic airport, it's easy to see why Hollywood star Tom Cruise's sci-fi flick Oblivion was filmed in Iceland this summer. The terrain below...

• 2 Snow and slopes: Europe's best ski destinations
  Nothing is more magical during the festive season than the prospect of snow. So why not embrace the colder weather this year skiing forth the sunny slopes of one of Europe’s most acclaimed...

• 3 'I'm A Celebrity...': Australia's jungle explored
  A world away from the five star Queensland Palazzo Versace Hotel that saw the start of the Australian adventure for some of the contestants, stars now face the ordeals of the brutal jungle in I'm a Celebrity...

• 4 The must-see wonders of Vietnam
  Expect deserted forest lands and spotless sandy beaches contrasted with gleaming high-rise buildings and sparkling lights amid the endless hectic city streets – Vietnam is Asia's fastest rising superstar,...

• 5 Rural retreats for a romantic European getaway
  Escape hectic city streets and the hustle and bustle of everyday life and experience a luxurious country break in Europe's most sought after retreats dotted across France, Spain and Italy. With Christmas...

• 6 Patagonia: Some of the most mesmerising landscapes on earth
  The unspoiled, unfamiliar and foreign lands of Patagonia boast some of the most dramatic and mesmerising landscapes on earth. Located on the southern tip of the South American continent between the towering...

• 7 Capturing the magic in the air as autumn leaves fall
  Whether a footstep or a far cry away, the beauties of autumn weather surround us everywhere. With flowers in their final bloom, a still autumnal air, crisp leaves scattered on the ground and burnt sunset...

• 8 A Cuban adventure in the pearl of the Caribbean
  Take in the colourful and sublime views of the Havana with a drive along the Malecon, or route through the fertile fields of coffee and cocoa plantations surrounding Baracoa. Enjoy a swim in the turquoise...

• 9 Old world charm along Spain's Costa Brava
  Just a small step off of Catalonia's beaten track you'll find the Baix Empordà. The area is replete with glittering beaches, lush rolling hills, sumptuous gastronomy...

• 10 Galicia's best beaches: Las Islas Cies and more...
  Most people instinctively associate Spain's coastline with the Mediterranean – unaware of the stunning stretch of coastline where the Atlantic meets Galicia. Just north of Portugal, these beaches...

• 11 Tenerife: The King of the Canaries
  Whether you're with travelling with friends, family, a partner or simply going solo, Tenerife has plenty to offer. The 'island of eternal spring' is the destination for fun and relaxation. No matter what...

• 12 From the South Bank to Portobello Road: London's best freebies
  Check out our top pick of London's cultural attractions, green spaces, walks and markets.  Whether you're in town for the Games or fancy an afternoon strolling the capital, this list of favourites is...

• 13 The best of Britain's beaches
  Beaches might not be the first thing that spring to mind when you think of Britain, but our coastline is worth exploring. You don't have to venture far from home to find long stretches of sandy beach....

• 14 The Caribbean: Get hooked on a bounty of beautiful islands
  The Pirates of the Caribbean films were smash-hit successes and undoubtedly heightened Johnny Depp's heartthrob status. But they also shed light on the bountiful beauty of the islands – so head for...

• 15 Discover Petra two hundred years on
  Emulate Swiss explorer Johann Burchard, who discovered the city of Petra 200 years ago, by travelling to Jordan in 2012 to discover firsthand one of the new seven wonders of the world. Completely...

• 16 French Polynesia: a paradise that caused a mutiny
  They'd travelled half way across the world to Polynesia to find breadfruit plants for the British empire which were to be planted in the Caribbean to help feed the slaves there, but the long and dangerous...

• 17 Hotel Son Net: The life of luxury in Majorca
  Tucked away in the quiet village of Puigpunyent, hidden behind tall palm trees and surrounded by the majestic Tramuntana mountains lies the beautiful rural hotel Son Net. Once a private mansion, it opened...

• 18 Natural Croatian gems
  There's no doubting the attractions of Croatia's Adriatic coastline, but inland lies a more private landscape waiting to be explored. Here nature reaches epic proportions in a wild secret interior that...

• 19 The jungle where Mowgli grew up
  It's the langurs, their black monkey faces surrounded by a shock of white hair, who are the first to sound the alarm when a tiger approaches; they emit a brief, high-pitched squeal, a warning that penetrates...

• 20 (Almost) at the end of the world
  For many centuries Patagonia was the limit of the known world. A mythical land, distant and strange, inhabited by giant beings of unknown and unfamiliar customs and habits. The name Patagonia comes from...