With Norwegian, the low-cost carrier making moves into South America, joining British Airways in providing a direct link from London to the city, Rio is more accessible than ever for British holidaymakers. We sent our roving reporter James Litston to explore the city in depth. Elsewhere in the issue, Karl Cushing explores the rise of wellness travel, now a multi-billion-pound market, taking us across the world on yoga-themed cruises and to digital-detox retreats, while Nicky Holford takes a closer look at the Alps outside of the ski season. She explains how inventive marketing, new affordability and glorious scenery mean these mountainous regions are busier than ever in the summertime. We also visit Margate; Osaka, Japan’s second city; plus we check in with Riviera Travel in our regular Spotlight On feature