Football presenter David Jones, a panellist for the World Top 100, reveals his favourite play-and-stay trips of 2025

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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

Elliott Heath ticks off two of the Algarve’s very finest courses as he stays and plays at Palmares Ocean Living and Golf before heading to Monte Rei

Jeremy Ellwood enjoys a mix of courses in and around Northern Ireland’s capital, including a long-overdue maiden game at Rory McIlroy’s home club

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