THE FEBRUARY ISSUE

THE HALF-TERM HOLIDAY GUIDE FOR LATE BOOKERS
February’s school break looms ominously for unprepared parents.  The weather in Britain is likely to be grim, and a week cooped up at home is not an appealing prospect.  But don’t despair:  for those who haven’t yet booked anything, Nick Trend has a dozen suggestions for a memorable family break.

THE NEW OLD SCHOOL
Loyd Grossman finds that many of New York’s newest restaurants and bars draw their inspiration from the classics.

THE BEST BEACH VILLAS IN THE WORLD
From Cornwall to the Caribbean, and from a romantic shack for two to high-design mansions for families or hoards of friends, 25 great places to rent if you like to be beside the seaside.

SMILES ALL ROUND
Skiing in the morning, shopping in the afternoon…if you take a flexible approach to winter-sports holidays, you will love the slopes, stores and restaurants of Innsbruck in the Austrian Alps, says Laura Fowler.

GIFT OF THE GODS
With its beautiful, art-filled temples and magnificent mansions, the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is touched by a divine hand, with these religious buildings drawing the visitor on an inspiring trail through the state.

LIFE ON THE EDGE
Jeremy Hart plunders a farmers’ market and heads for a pirate hideout on the spectacular Great Southern coast in Australia.

PLUS:  Short breaks for Valentine’s Day, and 25 Reasons to go to Bruges.

The February 2010 issue of Condé Nast Traveller is on sale from Thursday 7th January.