Scandinavian designers are in – the cool, understated elegance of Nordic brands are a must-have in everyone’s closest. Affordable yet high-quality fashion are setting these designers apart from the pack

Stockholm, the vibrant waterfront capital of Sweden, is well worth a visit. Here are our top picks of where to stay and what to do during your time there

Rachael Healy looks at the history of the gin industry, from its beginnings in the eighteenth century to its recent popularity

A new report shows countries whose citizens are most content aren’t necessarily postcard paradises. Jules Gray finds out what the top ten happiest countries in the world are so pleased about

Recognising the recent influx of business travellers to Scandinavia, First Hotels has sought to capitalise on the corporate crowd

Hotels, however luxurious, can be isolating. In the forests and gorges of Scandinavia, resourceful lodgings bring nature within, reconnecting guests with their surroundings

Traditional galleries often price out emerging artists, but Jo Caird meets a man who has opened his home to the public in the name of affordable art

This season’s leisure and culture highlights

The Hilton Copenhagen Airport has reinvented itself − from its slick new design to cutting-edge meeting and conference facilities, and an ideal airport location, the hotel is the perfect port of call for business travellers and is Business Destinations’ Best Business Hotel, Denmark, 2013

Duty free shopping is a pleasure of travelling and International Duty Free Shops, operating in Morocco’s main airports, offers the best prices and customer experience, making the company our Best Airport Tax Free Shopping Service Provider, 2012

With a raft of special events and a vibrant cultural scene, make your Swedish base at the Berns Hotel – where a feast of sophistication awaits guests for an unforgettable trip

When most companies expand they look to foreign markets to establish new offices. But despite the benefits of geographical control and access to local markets, expansion of such significance raises a lot of uncertainty. Selwyn Parker reports