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This season's picks

Mountain coolcations

We've picked out some of the best places for a mountain beach holiday around the world this summer.

6 mountain cruises

While not an obvious choice, cruising can be a great way to see the mountains. Here are 6 of our favourites.

Spotlight on Ischgl

Ischgl is a Tyrolean town in Austria worth visiting at any time of year. This spotlight looks at the numbers.

Year-round
cable cars

Six ski resorts around the world to visit in shoulder season thanks to year-round cable car operation.

The crucial role of glaciers

Three examples of how glaciers provide vital water supplies year-round, and the impact of climate change.

Rail Route of the Quarter

Take a journey along Norway's Flåm Line from fjord to highlands with these fab facts and figures.

Live from Mount Washington Observatory, New Hampshire