From treehouses to campsites overlooking vineyards, Matt Walls reports from the Rhône on some of the best alternative accommodation options for those wishing to avoid humdrum hotels

Even modest bistros in Switzerland can feel like they’re flirting with fine dining, despite a palpable sense that good food doesn’t need fuss to be memorable. Simon Hardy & Marc Checkley take a trip across the country to sample some of its best casual restaurants

Matt Walls rounds up the Rhône Valley wine shops offering great wines from around the region and beyond

Simon Hardy and Marc Checkley round up the best places to buy wine in Switzerland, shops offering wine lovers a taste of the country's often elusive top bottles

Matt Walls traverses the entire Rhône Valley to discover the best fine-dining restaurants in the region, recommending more than a dozen serving unashamedly French fare alongside the best of the local wines

From the revered terraces of Lavaux to glacier-framed lodges in Valais, urban boutiques in Zürich and sun-drenched terraces in Ticino, every one of these spectacular hotels makes a great base to explore the wine scene across Switzerland

Oslo's bar scene has undergone a revolution in the last decade, powered by a pioneering cocktail spot focusing on local flavours. Mandy Naglich hears more from insiders about how it's developing and picks out six of the best bars in the Norwegian capital

From colheita tastings in the cellars to grape-seed scrubs in the spa, the new Tivoli Kopke hotel is a luxury haven for port lovers, complete with dazzling views of Porto. Ben McCormack pays a visit

Less formal than restaurants but more substantial than osterias, the best trattorias in Tuscany are gateways into hearty Italian cuisine. Phoebe Hunt searches for the region's most authentic dining experiences