Travel Feature Articles - Page 29
Sitting beside the crashing Gulf of Guinea, safe and welcoming Ghana is fast becoming West Africa’s prime winter sun destination. Find the country’s heady capital Accra in easy reach of vast white sand beaches, huge glistening pools in luxury hotels, plus fine dining and designer...
Climbing up a volcano and seeing two oceans at once when you reach the top is what adventure is all about. With little in the way of fitness but thirsty for adventure, Coralie Modschiedler attempts the climb of her life in Panama. Little did she know how challenging it would be…
Whether you’re thinking of getting your festive shopping done early, pining for sunshine or plotting a long-haul break, we have tons of great holiday ideas for November.
What could be so difficult about planting two feet on a skateboard without wheels and gliding effortlessly down a snowy piste? A lot, as it turns out. Jane Duru harnesses the power of positive thinking, with a beginner's snowboarding trip to Cervinia in the Italian Alps.
Head off the beaten track on a road trip through Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, and discover the true home of the Maya.
Each winter brings a clutch of new hotels, chalets and flights for skiers and snowboarders and the upcoming 2012/13 season is no exception. With the economy still in the balance, there is a continued focus for winter 2012/13 on getting more for less. Mark Frary uncovers what's new this season....
Now that we’ve waved a reluctant goodbye to the summer sun, it’s time to embrace an altogether milder climate and with it a calmer travelling experience. October provides the ideal chance to explore without having to contend with the summer holiday heat and crowds.
Sun, sea, surf - Cape Town has them all in spades. But as the city holds its tenth year of fashion week, Jane Duru goes shopping in search of the burgeoning fashion scene that’s turning the Cape into Africa’s coolest sartorial capital.
Beach holidays aren’t all about lazing on the sand with a book and a mission to tan. Proximity to the sea also means great diving opportunities, fresh seafood and peaceful solitude. Whether you’re a night owl or a sporting enthusiast, here’s a range of beach resorts that offer...
Brazil is training up for a busy couple of years. Football mania is set to take over the country during 2014’s World Cup, and then it will be time for Rio to shine in the 2016 Olympics. Get to know this booming country’s best cities before all the action starts.
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