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

Welcome to ELLE’s Global Spa Guide 2026 – a blissful edit of the world’s finest wellness resorts in the most picturesque places

Each year, Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, northern Sweden, is created afresh from the ice and snow of the nearby River Torne. For this winter, it has recently opened its doors. Guests arrive at Icehotel 36

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

Choosing a hotel break can be overwhelming these days. Even more so when it comes to the perfect hideaway for couples. For starters, do you opt for elegant city or charming countryside? A seriously sw

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,