UK travellers are taking advantage of the cheap fares offered to people travelling on December 25.

Nordic skating is a favourite winter pastime on the pristine ice that stretches amid the islands of Stockholm's archipelago, writes Aglaja Adam.

Dana Johannsen visits a living piece of Northumberland history that vanquishes all traces of castle fatigue.

The breathtaking majesty of Spain's Picos de Europa inspires Cliff Taylor.

Equities on both sides of the Atlantic dropped overnight on disappointment the European Central Bank won't be boosting its bond purchases to help ease the euro zone's fiscal crisis.

Even if you've already blown this year's budget, you might wish to consider visiting one of these twinkling cities next Christmas.

Blushing bride: Singer Sinead O'Connor is celebrating her 45th birthday with a fourth marriage.

Titanic and Liverpool: The Untold Story opens at Merseyside Maritime Museum in time for the 100th anniversary of the sinking.