All things bright and beautiful at festive events round the UK this Christmas

Exciting ways to get away from it all

ELF THE MUSICAL A joyous stage version of the beloved film, with Buddy’s journey to New York full of laughs, singing and festive magic. ✣ Tickets from £39.50; elflondon.com. 28 October 2025-3 January

Discover outdoor adventures in Las Vegas, with biking, kayaking and canyon tours

Gazing out over Dubai’s skyline, an eclectic array of megalithic skyscrapers jutting through the clouds, it’s so hard to imagine that this mega-city began as a sleepy fishing village. One of seven emi

Biking, kayaking and desert adventure – discover the secret saintly side of Sin City