

It’s not just promenaders — developers and buyers are flocking to London’s cultural hotspot

Be at your ski flat and ready for the action in under an hour thanks to new flights that sidestep Geneva to slash transfer times.


Get away from it all at one of these boltholes - all available over the Christmas period.

This five-star hotel is perfect for sailing and boating fanatics, says Cathy Hawker


House prices have tumbled in this city, creating your chance to buy into cuisine and culture.

Take the Glacier Express to a Swiss village with grand ambitions to become a year-round holiday destination.


Go for the beaches and year-round good food and music.

Well-priced villas await in two top golf resorts.


Modern lateral flats behind a classical Georgian façade tempt Londoners to this heritage city.

Young entrepreneurs now look to the Continent for places to work and live. Lower costs lessen the risks of launching your own business.


Better value homes, chestnuts, vineyards and oak forests draw buyers to Umbria.

Expect top drawer service and a winning Zen-like calm environment, says Cathy Hawker

Extra autumn/winter flights will get to your holiday home destinations quicker and cheaper.

Glamour, elegance and George Clooney as a neighbour are among the benefits of a holiday home next to a European lake.


Good quality housing, top schools and stand-out access to city, coast and countryside make Winchester an appealing choice for Londoners moving out of the capital.