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Catherine Cooper
Catherine Cooper is a freelance travel journalist and Sunday Times Best Selling author of The Chalet, The Chateau and her latest book, The Cruise, published by Harper Collins. Based in south-west France, she's an avid skier and specialises in writing about luxury travel and hotels.
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Marvellous Montenegro
With new flights putting Montenegro firmly on the radar for summer, Catherine Cooper discovers what you can see in just a few days
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The new luxury ski break – a transformed Tignes
Often dismissed as less than glamorous, Catherine Cooper discovers a new, more luxurious side to this corner of the French Alps
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JC Stays: Chalet V, La Tzoumaz
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Boutique ski
<p>Catherine Cooper checks out the best small resorts in big ski areas across Europe</p>
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Peak summer in Switzerland
Head to the Swiss Alps to discover why Crans-Montana makes a great escape in warmer months
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Sardinia's secrets
Find tradition and timeless scenery away from the Italian island’s glitzy north
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Natural Treasures
Discover the true riches of the Caribbean away from the beach in Saint Lucia
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Slow down in Sri Lanka
Avoid the typical tourist route to taste life in this beautiful Asian nation
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Schmooze on a cruise
The author of a new thriller set on a cruise, finds the perfect ship for every style
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A week in Provence
Find more than lavender during an escape to Provence, with art, vineyards and plenty of luxury
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Peak summer in Morzine
Who needs snow? Ditch the skis to discover the French Alps with year-round appeal
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Sustainable Malta
Finding an eco-friendly twist to a luxury break in the Mediterranean
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JC Stays: Hotel Marielle, Val Thorens
Ski history, luxury and practicality in the French Alps
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Back to the mountains
Pull on your skis for the start of the new season at Val Thorens
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Five-star ski
The author of new thriller The Chalet shares her own luxury inspirations on the slopes
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Summer holiday (after lockdown)
If you’re planning a break on the French coast this year, how might it look? One French resident travelled to the seaside resort of Moliets to find out
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