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 classical and jazz musician Simon Mulligan recalls the time he fell off his piano stool during a concert

Columnists - Helen Timbrell on why working holidays make such good sense; and Bill Knott gets nostalgic for the oldfashioned toy shop

All charming on the English front Debonair actor Nigel Havers chats about his unusual upbringing, meeting the Rolling Stones and why he’ll never be in competition with Ray Winstone

Behind the mask Inside the atelier of Stefano Nicolao, one of Venice’s top Carnival costumiers, plus all you need to know to join in the fun

Rum and stumps The Cricket World Cup is coming to the Caribbean, and batsman Richie Richardson can’t wait

Going underground Discover the stunning “underground palaces” of the Moscow Metro

Against all odds Meet the modern pioneers who set forth in the name of exploration and discovery

The writing on the wall Follow actor Vince Vaughn on a tour of Belfast’s murals

Saving face Beauty products to give skin a glow

Property clinic Is it better to buy a beach retreat or an urban bolthole? Plus the latest property news

Bytes and pieces The greatest gadgets for a life on the go

Art attack Why the boundaries between commerce and the arts are blurring

Brit of glitz Meet Andrew Sasson, the Englishman who’s made a fortune in Las Vegas without ever stepping foot inside a casino

Highly strung Highly strung A canny investment in a vintage guitar might just end up hitting all the right notes

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