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When winter comes to the Southern Alps, Wānaka transforms from lakeside retreat into alpine resort and the epicentre of New Zealand’s most accessible skiing. All being aligned on the weather front, from June through October visitors and locals alike trade the lake for the peaks. What sets Wānaka apart: you can ski New Zealand’s largest ski field one day and its most technically demanding terrain another, all from the same lakeside luxury holiday home. Wānaka is not only the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park and Central Otago’s backcountry. It’s also the only place in the country where you can unpack once and access multiple ski experiences: learner slopes and family-friendly groomed runs as well as expert-only terrain and untouched backcountry snow accessed by helicopter. For discerning travellers who want their winter holidays to balance serious skiing with the refinement of a luxury base, this combination is hard to beat. Why Wānaka for a ski holiday Queenstown might feel like the obvious alpine choice. It’s the international gateway, the adrenalin hub, the place where ski holidays are built around après-ski energy and crowds. Wānaka offers something different: space, privacy, and the rare luxury of choosing your ski experience each morning

Latin America is famed for its plethora of wild and remote landscapes. From the lunar rock formations of Chile’s Atacama Desert to the ice-clad peaks of Tierra del Fuego’s deepest southern reaches, travellers in search of a humbling encounter with Mother Nature are never disappointed with a trip to this diverse and vibrant region. Luckily, for those of us who want to experience all the wilderness has to offer without roughing it with the backpackers, Latin America is also home to some truly extraordinary luxury lodges – making even the most remote corners of the earth accessible for the discerning traveller. Humboldt Travel specialises in luxury travel to Latin America and beyond.  Here are our favourite places to experience the Latin American wilderness in ultimate style: Lapa Rios, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica Nowhere does exceptional, hassle-free wildlife experiences quite like Costa Rica. This diminutive country is one of the planet’s most biodiverse with an incredible range of luxury escapes to boot. Rated the ‘Best Eco-Lodge Resort in Costa Rica’ by Forbes magazine and the Michelin guide in 2025, Lapa Rios Eco-Lodge is the perfect luxury getaway for wildlife lovers who seek the seclusion of pristine forests for intimate encounters with wildlife.

With the Cheltenham Festival less than a month away, you might well be looking ahead at the Flat racing season with an element of anticipation. After all, there is nothing quite like a day at the Races – it’s one of those occasions when heritage meets high fashion and so, who better to advise you on what to wear at the Races than the Official Luxury Fashion Partner of The Jockey Club, Holland Cooper. Here we’ve teamed up with the luxury British heritage clothing brand to offer you 10 suggestions to help you be among the best-dressed guests on the turf. When you are designing for Holland Cooper, what is the ‘one golden rule’ you keep in mind to ensure an outfit is both practical for the elements and high-fashion?”   “My golden rule is simple: practicality should never compromise style. I always design with real life in mind, layering is absolutely essential. Beautiful, purposeful layers, starting with a great roll neck, mean you’re prepared for every element while still looking effortlessly polished. Footwear is just as important, a chic flat boot is perfect for long race days, and I always love finishing with leather gloves, which are both practical and such a timeless accessory. It’s all about feeling

The Stubai Valley is only a bus ride from Innsbruck but it is a journey into another world. A world where the traditions of the Tyrol thrive amongst the pretty Alpine villages strung along the floor of this valley. A valley that is a haven for lovers of winter activities. The Stubai Valley Since the Romans established a trade route along the Stubai Valley, and through the Brenner pass Emperor Maximilian, metal workers, pilgrims, spa visitors and walkers have made their way into the valley. Ease of passage was greatly increased by the establishment of the Stubai Valley Railway, the Stubaitalbahn in 1904. This eighteen kilometre scenic route connecting Fulpmes with Innsbruck is still popular today. The railway brought more visitors to the Stubai Valley that was already becoming known as a popular summer destination. By the mid-nineteenth century the Austrian Alpine Club had begun training locals as porters and mountain guides, building huts and creating trails. As the infrastructure improved the valley attracted more visitors but it was not until 1960 that ski tourism began to develop with the construction of a ski lift in Fulpmes. Fulpmes and the Schlick 2000 ski area Since the fourteenth century Fulpmes has been