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Gary Connery, dressed as the Queen, parachuting into the London Olympics 2012 opening ceremony. He describes it as one of the most memorable events of his life

What’s it like to be the Queen’s Olympic stunt double?

Gary Connery, professional stuntman, is best known for his portrayal of the Queen, skydiving into the 2012 Olympics. His work takes him all over the globe, diving from cliff tops and treading on unsuspecting crocodiles along the way

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, who won £1.76m worth of prize money at this year's tournament, has snapped up property in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Where are Wimbledon stars buying property abroad?

Champions including Djokovic, Murray and Nadal have spent their earnings on property abroad. The price tags on their homes needn’t put off prospective buyers, as there are plenty of affordable ones in the same regions

The season’s best food and drink events

Food festivals are increasing in popularity, and interesting niche versions are springing up across the globe. Here are three of the best

The top destinations for ice climbing

Ice climbing is proving a popular choice of holiday activity for adventurous travelers. So where are the best places to do it? BD counts down the top ice climbing destinations

Black forest break

Experience a unique conference venue – surrounded by pure nature, ancient customs and culinary diversity – that’s splendid at any time of the year

Top skiing weekends

Whether you’ve business nearby or have simply had a trying week at work, what better way to relax than to visit one of the world’s greatest ski resorts?

Tourism de France

After countless rejected bids, hosting the Grand Depart of the world’s most prolific bike race is a great honour for Corsica – even more so in its centennial year

Towering above

Standing tall in the centre of the fashionable Zürich West district, the Renaissance Zürich Tower Hotel offers the perfect mix of work and play for discerning business travellers, making it our Best Business Hotel, Switzerland, 2013

King of the Emirates

Often overshadowed by its better-known neighbours, Abu Dhabi has been purpose-built for business success. Catherine Smyth finds that it holds some pleasant surprises for the discerning entrepreneur