People from France are increasingly travelling to the US to spend their holidays in Palm Springs. There’s no shortage of French restaurants – and now, hotels – in the desert getaway to make the French feel right at home. But is it really worth the long flight to Southern California?

You might think that most holidays revolve around sun, sea and sand. But according to a new survey from the Croatian Tourist Office, people’s holiday preferences differ heavily depending on nationality. So who’s all about the tan? And which nations are up for more of an adventure?

1000 Dean is the epitome of cool Brooklyn, combining office spaces with an artisanal food and beer hall. But with real estate investors playing a vital role, this hipster hub isn’t another product of community-led gentrification. Can a cool neighbourhood really be created in a matter of months?

What happens if you’re too fat, fit or fabulous for a regular beach or city break? As demand for active, gay-friendly and plus-size holidays grows, travel operators are offering breaks that meet niche needs. In the second of a two-part report, Canvas8 looks at those travelling to get fit or fit in.