Everyone has a wish list of destinations to tick off, but these days, travel isn’t simply about the choice of location. Real adventures are shaped by experiences – encountering local people, grappling with tricky terrain and witnessing once-in-a-lifetime events.

Ah, the sights and sounds of the ski season. The wind rushing through your hair; the panoramic views of imperious mountain vistas; the exhilaration of nailing a tricky black run. And, of course, the terrified screams of an unwilling newbie crashing headlong into a snowdrift.

For enthusiasts, skiing feels incomparably liberating and comes almost as second nature, but for sceptics it runs counter to every human instinct they possess.

When snow starts to fall, it’s tempting to stoke up a fire – but for a true winter experience, sometimes there’s nothing better than embracing the cold. For centuries, Inuit communities lived in houses built of snow, which – surprisingly – kept them warm.

Reviving the romance of sleeping in structures made of ice, several hotels now offer guests an opportunity to book into igloos for the night.

Whether you want the authentic experience or a modern-day glass interpretation, these are the coolest ones to choose…

If you fancy sharing a room with phantoms and spirits this Halloween, then we have the perfect spot for you!

Believe it or not, travellers pay good money to stay in spooky places. Whether you like a fright or you want to know all about haunted histories, the world’s scariest hotels are actually travel hot-spots –and not just in October!

From creepy castles to eerie settings, here are the 15 most haunted hotels in the world…beware of the ghost!

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli is known for his Florentine flair and love of animal prints –as now Cavalli’s signature style will injected into hotel interior design, starting with a five star hotel to be built in Dubai by 2023.

Dubai is known for its many glamourous and luxurious hotels, however the city’s latest five-star tourist attraction is a little more unique! The newly renovated Queen Elizabeth 2 ship is now a floating hotel in Dubai which is permanently docked at Mina Rashid and opens on 18th April 2018, although the grand launch is not until October.

Dubai hotels which opened in 2017 included the impressive FIVE Palm Jumeriah, the highly-anticipated Bulgari Hotel and the luxury new Renaissance Downtown hotel, as 2018 is set to be another big year for Dubai hotels.

You can baulk at the idea of zodiac signs and scoff at the thought of themed hotels but that’s all going to change — as soon as you enter The Ultimo, the world’s first ever astrology-centric hotel.

Located in in the Chinatown district in Sydney, Australia, The Ultimo hotel is a project of Australian hotel group, 8Hotels, built on a heritage listed building. The building was refurbished in October 2016 with 95 rooms across seven room categories, including Ultimo Single (most affordable) to Ultimo Courtyard (most luxurious).

The idea of living in a tower — isolated from the outside world seems rather depressing until you see Prague’s Tower Park Praha — a one-room luxury hotel that offers absolute privacy and a breath-taking panoramic view of Prague.

The Tower Park Praha is a reconstructed plush cabin inside the city’s television tower that offers tourists a peaceful escape from their chaotic life. Guests can experience the beauty of Prague 70-meters up in the sky. The television tower building rises dramatically above the ancient Prague skyline.