Loose-lipped fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld insults British singer Adele, dubbing her "a little too fat."

Britain's historic Blenheim Palace is the ideal setting for a medieval jousting tournament, writes Jim Eagles.

Medieval jousting tournaments are regularly throughout the year at this most imperial place.

World sharemarkets are down as investors become more impatient with Greece.

Exeter Castle and Northernhay Gardens are the attractive surroundings for a weekend that celebrates top-quality food and drink.

Dartmoor's residents are preparing for an invasion of tourists this year after the national park became a backdrop for several scenes in War Horse.

Buddy Mikaere imagines a Waitangi Day that will mean something special to all New Zealanders.

The PM has dismissed accusations of cronyism in the Govt's choice of appointments to boards and working groups.

It sounded like a cool marketing move by BMW: paying to have the name of its Mini Cooper Roadster associated with the cold snap engulfing Europe.

Versailles may be excessive but it's also wonderfully spectacular, writes Jim Eagles.

Two of the Swiss resorts that invented winter sporting pastimes are still the best, writes Leslie Woit.

This mountain range in northern Italy, with its jagged peaks, beautiful alpine lakes and isolated villages, is a great place to explore both on foot and by car.

Exploring Italy's peaks produces a culinary surprise for Heather Whelan.

The author of the hugely-popular 1,000 Places To See Before You Die reveals her absolute favourite travel destinations.

Unwanted hotel rooms needlessly reserved by Olympic organisers will be a key factor in a tourism slump.

European economic commissioner Olli Rehn yesterday said he expected Greece to agree on a deal with private creditors to write-down its debt this weekend.

Located just north of Norreport Station, amid residential housing, cafes, bakeries and boutiques, this Danish hotel is infused with local flavour.