Devon in wintertime is cold and cosy, which is Jane Luscombe's kind of Noel - but only for a few days.

Louisiana's New Orleans is a comfortable road trip destination from Houston, writes Tim Lamb.

One thing that New Orleans does better than anywhere else is party, discovers Ewan McDonald.

Now's the time to think about a romantic snowy Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere. Ewan McDonald takes a Yuletide cruise on the Danube.

Sophie Barclay takes the train from New Orleans up through Tennessee to Chicago, following a trail of American music history.

With his backside almost touching the ground, Andrew Louis pretends he's a racing driver.

Anne Gibson checks into the stylish Hotel ibis Styles in Edinburgh, where the carpet teaches her to speak Scots.

It took eight years but an emotional Steve Deane finally gets a luxury honeymoon in Fiji.

This city's horror was 70 years ago, but the memories will never leave, says Kevin Pilley.

Upmarket, downmarket, London's got it all. Dana Johannsen finds what she's always wanted at its famed street markets.

Paul Rush succumbs to tactile sensations and rose-scented dreams in a Thai spa.

Beignets and buskers are among the Big Easy's delights, writes Megan Singleton.

Fresh water or salt, the bathing options in Samoa are heavenly, says Elisabeth Easther.

If jazz is your poison, be prepared to drink your fill in New Orleans, writes Sophie Barclay.

Mark Muckenfuss follows in the footsteps of Darwin by travelling to the most plentiful and lush marine species environment on Earth.

See this year's winners of the National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.

On a billion-dollar ship, Toby Manhire dodges the conga line and opts instead for several fine ales and a ride on the North Star.

From castles to quaint ski villages, here's our list of places around the world where you'll find communities that make the most of the colours of the rainbow.

Food is a family business for an expat pair who headed to Britain to study and found they just couldn't stay away from the kitchen.

Brett Atkinson experiences the Alaskan wilderness in style at a private lake retreat.

A friendly Aussie convinces Eveline Harvey to try out his local, and she likes the vibe.

From rainbow-coloured saris to terrifying traffic jams, Paul Rush finds all of his senses assailed in India.

Hike on a lava flow in the morning, ascend a glacier in the afternoon, and after a night of club-hopping enjoy a Northern Lights spectacle.

A 17th-century homestead is a sumptuous base for an exploration of the area's villages.

Forts and watchtowers by the hundred in the sultanate of Oman point to a fierce past.

On a pilgrimage to Cuba, Owen Scott and his ukulele bandmates meet new pals keen to strum and dance.

River cruises are growing in popularity, particularly across Europe. Pamela Wade explains why.

The train tracks that criss-cross the US showcase a different side of the nation, discovers Sophie Barclay.

Revamped Changi Airport will add a new dimension to stopovers, writes Morgan Tait.