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Out and about
The latest news, views and events from bmi destinations including Amsterdam, Naples, Leeds and Las Vegas. Plus, the coolest ski gear and the best places to go for a bracing swim this Christmas Day

One to watch
British actor Dan Stevens discusses his latest chilling fi lm role in a new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Columnists
Author Niall Griffi ths on the wonders of Wales; Bill Knott stands up for the traditional pub; and David Lan discusses the transformation of the Young Vic theatre FEATURES

This is the closest thing to Katie
Katie Melua, Britain’s best-selling female artist, chats about her music, her charity work, and letting her hair down

All I want for Christmas
Germany’s picturesque Christmas markets offer an alternative to shopping centre queues

Signed, sealed, delivered
We meet Lenie ‘t Hart, founder of Groningen’s famous seal sanctuary

Nectar of the gods
Join us in raising a glass to Venice, the home of prosecco

World in action
Arresting images from Reuters news agency

The ultimate wish list
Shop till you drop for the crème de la crème

Riding high
Zara Phillips follows in her parents’ footsteps

The power and the pride
Entrepreneur Vince Power and gallery owner Alex Proud discuss their collaboration in the opening of art and music venue At Proud

Sound+vision
Gorgeous gadgets to make your life easier

Expat express
Why the long-term deployment of career expats is in decline among the world’s multi-national companies

Soap opera
Lara Morgan, founder of luxury toiletries company Pacifi c Direct, shares the secret of her success

Wheeler dealer
Why an investment in a classic motorcycle is a lot more thrilling than playing the stock market