In the Highland splendour of Drum Lodge on the Dorback Estate, a tickled-pink Rich Stockdale nestles into an armchair before a magnificent open fire to interview a member of his staff.

With over 50,000 kilometres of well-signposted trails, Austria offers everything from gentle lakeside walks to high-alpine adventures.

"Radiance of the Seas" departed Tampa, Florida, on Saturday for a seven-day cruise around the western Caribbean, planning to visit ports in Mexico, Honduras and Belize, according to Cruisemapper.com.

Last year’s finalists throwing another party, and a bout between two of the major contenders who would be king, highlight ...