This month is gearing up to be the best start to a ski season in years, thanks to the huge amount of snow that has fallen across the northern French Alps.
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Five lesser-known European ski destinations that will not break the bank -- so you can stretch your pound, euro or dollar into more quality time on the slopes.
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From Francis Ford Coppola to Edward Norton, follow in the footsteps of globe-trotting artists, chefs and actors.
After the jolly old fellow competes in the World Santa Claus Championships, he makes an appearance at Klausjagen – or “chasing the Claus” – a ritual of light and sound.
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Known as a summer and winter sports paradise of pines, peaks and pistes, Switzerland offers many ways for visitors to pit themselves against its remarkable landscape.
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Visit the landscapes featured in the 1969 film for a European vacation of geographic extremes.
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Best places to heal a broken heart
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Walking with Jesus in the Galilee
Israel
Vancouver’s revamped night market
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New Mexico’s hospital turned hotel
USA
Business trip: Denver
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Four apps encourage smarter detours
Technology
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