Category Highlights
Food
Appetising Adventures: 15 Festive Finger Foods Around The World
Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or celebrating quietly at home, these finger foods and appetisers from across the globe will lend your holidays a worldly flavour
Culture
Quiz: What Is Your Ultimate Seasonal Song?
Whether you’re a tinsel tune tolerator or an all-out jingle jammer, we know there’s one seasonal song that captures your holiday spirit. Let's find out what it is...
Food
The Pour-fect Gift: 12 Accessories For Wine Lovers
No one needs a self-aerating glass, but that's not the point. These accessories for wine lovers are deliciously indulgent – just like your favourite bottle
Living
Why Creating A Personal End-Of-Year Review Works (Yes, Really) And How To Do It
Congratulations: You survived 2020. Why not take time to thank yourself, review your highs and lows, strengths and weaknesses – and create a plan to make 2021 your best yet
Travel
The Lost Year: What We’ve Missed Most About Travel In 2020
Travel influencers and Essentials editors around the world share what they've missed the most about venturing abroad – and what we all stand to gain when travel resumes
Travel
8 Travel Experiences To Look Forward To In 2030
One day travel will be back – and better than ever. From AR trips to carbon-neutral flights, here are 8 experiences to look forward to in the closer-than-you-think future
Living
The Essentials: Our Ultimate 2020 Gift Guide
This year, not going to the shops is the right thing to do. Stay home, stay safe and peruse our curated gift guide of thoughtful and unique ideas for everyone on your list
Living
Haute Papier: Beautiful Wrapping Paper You Might Want to Frame
From hand-printed textiles to reproductions of fine art, these beautiful (and sustainable) gift wrapping designs are way too gorgeous to throw away
Travel
The Year Ahead: Our Bucket List For Future Travels
Once global travel resumes, we'll never take it for granted again (we promise!). We ask travel bloggers and Essentials editors where they'll go and what they'll do first
Style
14 Must-Have Pieces To Brighten Up Your Winter Wardrobe
Head-to-toe black and grey? No thanks! We’ve selected a range of pieces, from scarves to coats and cosy sweaters, that will make your winter merry and bright
Style
Jolly Jammies: 19 Festive Pyjama Sets For The Holidays
Fun, festive and super snuggly: From classic red check to whimsical Rudolph prints, these are the best holiday pyjama sets to get the whole family into the seasonal spirit
Food
Quiz: What Drink Should You Toast With This New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s Eve will be different this year, but it can still be festive! Tell us how you’d like to ring in 2021, and we’ll tell you what to pour to toast the new year