A quick guide to some of the places we think will be influential and important for leisure travellers in 2026

Switzerland's Christmas markets are among Europe's most atmospheric, from snowy Geneva and magical Bern to the spectacular market in Basel. Discover Swiss Christmas traditions, festive food, Glühwein, fondue and more.

Switzerland is famous for its mountains, lakes and immaculate towns, but it also has a remarkable collection of historic hotels. On a journey through the country I discovered some wonderfully atmospheric places to stay, from grand lakeside hotels to remote mountain retreats. These are the Swiss Historic Hotels that took me back into another era of travel.

An epic travel novel that begins in the wild hills of Exmoor before sweeping through Greece, northern Italy and Switzerland in a compelling story of love, mystery and redemption.

What happens when devoted Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts gather in the Swiss Alps? Join me on an unforgettable literary pilgrimage to Meiringen and the Reichenbach Falls, where fiction, history and spectacular mountain scenery come together in one remarkable adventure.