If you’ve ever dreamed about taking an iconic train ride, winter is the time to do it. There’s something magical about watching frosted forests and snow-dusted peaks roll by while you’re warm inside.

Why go? Snuggled at the foot of white-cloaked mountains, the town of Montreux on Lake Geneva is a dreamy location for relaxing strolls and evenings spent sipping mulled wine. And when adventure calls,

Join an expedition ship for an awe-inspiring trip to untouched Antarctica and encounter penguins, seals, whales – and icebergs

Looking for a special holiday in 2026? RTÕs travel editor Ed Grenby has some ideas for trips to remember

Dreaming of holidays in the snow and of escapes to the sun

With the Winter Olympics in Cortina approaching, Alex Preston embarks on an adventurous trip to the Dolomites, where the thrill of the slopes is matched only by the pleasures of off-piste living