Travel features from MSN UK

Edinburgh: Enhancing the old and embracing the new

2009-10-14T08:06:12

Embrace the old and discover the new in Scotland's capital city.

Play in Prague

2009-10-14T08:06:12

Discover the beautiful past and funky nightlife of Prague.

Getting away from it all in Tuscany

2009-10-14T08:06:12

Get away from it all in the hills of Italy's Tuscany.

Rajasthan 'road movie' will assault your senses

2009-10-14T08:06:12

An Indian journey which includes the white city of Udaipur, the blue city of Jodhpur and a visit to Rajasthan's pink capital of Jaipur.

Seek something different in Seattle

2009-10-14T08:06:12

We discover a haven in the American west-coast city of Seattle.

Play in paradise - The magic of the Maldives

2009-10-07T10:27:35

White sandy beaches, crystal blue waters and magnificent sunsets, Sam Wylie-Harris tells us her Maldives paradise.

How to escape the tourist hordes in Venice

2009-09-30T09:46:17

Discover how to enjoy this architectural paradise without bumping into any tourists.

Walk on the wildside in Austria

2009-09-23T10:28:06

Escape the British traffic and tourists on a walking break in the Austrian mountains.

The contrasting worlds of Jamaica

2009-09-09T11:36:35

A tropical paradise or slightly scary? We get to the heart of holidaying in Jamaica.

Shetlands provide bounty for birders

2009-05-27T10:33:06

Shetland, off the north-east tip of Scotland, raises hairs on the neck of any seasoned watcher. These barren spits of land are hemmed in by the raging North Sea and left almost treeless by harsh Arctic winds.

Orienteering in style

2008-06-20T15:00:53

See South-East Asia in style aboard the Orient Express

Ralph Fiennes' tribute to Natasha

2009-09-08T12:04:16

Ralph Fiennes has paid tribute to late actress Natasha Richardson.

Stone on red carpet with Chavez

2009-09-08T12:04:16

Oliver Stone walked the red carpet for the premiere of his latest film with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who he said was its star.

How to escape the tourist hordes in Venice

2009-09-02T09:13:27

Discover how to enjoy this architectural paradise without bumping into any tourists.

Walk on the wildside in Austria

2009-09-02T09:13:27

Escape the British traffic and tourists on a walking break in the Austrian mountains.

Luxury is never the last resort

2009-09-02T09:13:27

Melanie Smith lives it up in Thomson's glorious new five-star Sensatori Resort.

Four go mad on Brittany

2009-09-02T09:13:27

We find out why more than a million British and Irish tourists flock to Brittany each year.

Live like a Goddess in sunny Cyprus

2009-08-26T10:34:09

Learn to live like a Goddess on this sunny isle.

Leave money worries behind in Iceland

2009-08-12T10:45:48

Leave your money worries behind when you explore the delights of Iceland.

Adventure in Alberta - a jewel in Canada's crown

2009-08-12T10:45:48

Watch out for bears when exploring the Canadian rocky mountains and don't forget to try the local sweet wine.

Discover an ancient Egyptian Oasis

2009-08-05T07:21:40

There's more to Egypt than the pyramids, as we discover an Egyptian Oasis.

The wonders of West Sussex

2009-07-29T06:11:08

Enjoy a stay-cation in Britain and enjoy views which rival the French alps.

Perfect pedalling through Dordogne's delights

2009-07-22T10:49:22

Enjoy the delights of great food and exercise as you cycle around one of France's one beautiful regions.

Utah - A spectacular outdoor playground

2009-07-15T05:18:53

Discover one of the United States's lesser known haunts - and its attractions for all the family.

From city to seaside in marvellous Morocco

2009-07-08T06:21:45

Any doom and gloom soon disappears, however, when we push through the battered blue door of Dar Azul, a three-storey riad in the heart of the city's labyrinthine casbah district. While Dar Azul's charming tiled interior and luxurious furnishings are immediately appealing, the best thing about arriving there on a wet, cold February night is the dinner waiting on the stovetop.

A stately weekend away

2009-07-01T11:14:25

Enjoy the delights of living an aristocratic life at Thoresby Hall in Nottinghamshire.

Bohemian rhapsody strikes right chord

2009-06-24T10:28:02

Discover the very affordable delights of old Bohemia, a little known part of the Czech Republic.

Chasing white rabbits in Utrecht

2009-06-17T13:05:51

Utrecht, about an hour's drive from the port of Rotterdam, is the perfect place for a short break, with pedestrian quaysides lining a network of 14th-century sunken canals, bars and restaurants, great shopping and an eclectic mix of tourist attractions.

Learn to sail on the Aegean coast

2009-06-10T12:28:56

Take to the high seas and learn to sail off Turkey's beautiful Aegean coast.

Savour the sounds of silence in a lost world

2009-06-03T10:33:46

Head up the Amazon and discover a lost world before stopping off in Peru's capital city Lima for a cocktail.

Discover Jordan's ancient mysteries

2009-05-20T11:02:00

Jordan's story is certainly complex. Positioned at the crossroads of inter-continental trade routes, it has been an important conquest in the little black book of many an ambitious empire.

How to wow a crowd on the high seas

2009-05-13T10:30:30

Learn the art of cracking jokes on a comedy cruise in the Mediterranean.

Live the high life in luxurious LA

2009-05-06T10:11:48

Santa Monica is ideal for families or couples, as it has lots of opportunities for sport, good places to eat to fit every budget and marvellous shopping for WAGS, with loads of stores within walking distance of the seafront.

Bravo for the delights of Verona

2009-04-29T10:51:34

Verona is compact, with the River Adige winding through it, making it easy to see on foot.

Pearl of the South Pacific

2009-04-22T11:17:45

Body art has a long history among the Polynesian people dating back to a time before islanders could read and write. They were considered signs of beauty and were ceremoniously applied at the age of adolescence. Each village had its own unique tattoo which was used as a way of immediately identifying where someone came from.

Glam hotel adds glitz to Southport

2009-04-15T12:38:27

The sedate Southport is a chintzy resort on England's north-west coast, undergoing a multi-million pound regeneration to recapture some of the style of Britain's golden age of seaside holidays.

Buried history comes alive in Pompeii

2009-04-08T09:46:12

The sheer scale of the site - probably a mile from end to end - makes a guide essential. You can get a guide book to Pompeii,but you hardly need it when archaeologist Gillian Shepherd is your expert guide

Honeymoon in the wilds of South Africa

2009-04-01T06:34:18

Celebrate your honeymoon with wildlife, conga dances and the hospitality of Tanda Tula safari camp in South Africa.

Joining the ski club

2009-03-25T10:24:52

Austrian food is wholesome and meaty - heaven for carnivorous foodies.

Family fortune favours the brave

2009-03-18T11:02:54

Tucked away on the English and Welsh borders, Shropshire has been surprising visitors for years. Ever since Romans discovered Shropshire it is considered to be an ideal place to rest and recouperate,

Cruising to Mediterranean classics

2009-03-11T10:14:42

You can travel to Venice by car, train or plane - but the best way is to arrive by sea.

Walking in Narnia country

2009-03-04T05:23:40

Slovenia showcases an enthralling view of quiet and picturesque villages and meadows set amid the third most-forested country in Europe

Relaxing the hard way on Mauritius

2009-02-27T04:03:46

The exclusive Shanti Ananda Maurice spa on the southern coast of Mauritius, experts in all disciplines help well-heeled guests escape the trappings of the material world - and in style.

Thrills, chills and hills

2009-02-18T02:48:55

The Lake District is not all about wandering lonely as a cloud through some spectacular scenery. There's plenty for walkers, mountain bikers, would-be sailors, history buffs... even racing fans.

Surfing with style in Biarritz

2009-02-04T11:16:02

In the 18th century doctors recommended that the ocean at Biarritz had therapeutic properties and people flocked to find cures for various ailments.

All aboard for a whistle-stop tour of Queensland

2009-02-04T11:16:02

Aussies are not normally prone to hyperbole but they do like to shout to the rooftops when they have something to be proud of.

Have the time of your life

2009-01-07T11:31:25

Mountain Lake Hotel in Virginia is the ultimate destination for die-hard fans of the cult coming-of-age movie Dirty Dancing.

A window on Andalucia

2009-01-07T11:31:25

A small crowd gathering round your coach. A cheer erupted and then loud applause.This is what happens when you travel on the tour bus in southwest Spain. In summer, the resort is mainly popular with locals from Huelva city and Seville. By day, they relax on the long, sandy beach (part of the Costa de la Luz), go hiking in the pinewoods, cycle or watch the world go by from outdoor cafes. In the evenings, there is music and dancing on the beaches.