Heading to warmer climes Spring should be just around the corner, but we can expect the weather to be grey, bleak and rainy for a while yet. So why not turn the tables and…
Tipaza, home of the gods VIEW GALLERY This beautiful city by the sea, with its sandy beach and clear skies, was beloved by the philosopher Albert Camus. Close to the cliffs…
Kotor, the best kept secret in Montenegro VIEW GALLERY After a major earthquake hit the Montenegrin coast in 1979, causing great damage to the Old Town of Kotor, the city was inscribed on the…
Corsica: the Med's greenest island VIEW GALLERY A land that has been conquered and reconquered time and again, Corsica is a dream setting for nature lovers, sports fans and history…
The Isles of Scilly: a right royal choice? Usually stars and celebs go all out to choose the most exotic locations possible for getaways, holidays and honeymoons, but rumour has it that…
“Shadows of the days gone by” in Palmyra VIEW GALLERY From Damascus, the Syrian capital, it's a dusty journey of at least three hours by way of ancient rocky villages to reach Palmyra,…
Banyoles, where Nessie's Spanish cousin lives VIEW GALLERY Click on the photo to see more of the area where Nessie's cousin…
Explore the magic realms of the novels of Garcia Marquez VIEW GALLERY The complex novel, which is universally recognised as having had a major impact on world literature, is set in Macondo, in the remote…
Gregorian chant still echoes in the monasteries of Spain VIEW GALLERY Click on the photo to see more of this great musical…
The Villas of Grand Cypress - perfect for golf lovers VIEW GALLERY With its wide choice of theme parks – including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World – Orlando, Florida is well known…
Stylish shopping in the Slovenian capital Even the name of the Slovenian capital sounds as if it's bubbling with fun, making it just perfect for this dynamic city that so readily catches the…
Take a look at Turku Set on the coast on the southwest of Finland, the town of Turku dates from the thirteenth century. Until it was ousted by Helsinki in 1812, it was…
Rest in peace, Tutankhamen VIEW GALLERY The tomb of Tutankhamen (1361-1352 BC) in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, some 700 kilometres south of Cairo, famous as the only…
The amazing labyrinthine city of Fez Erstwhile capital of religion, culture and craftsmanship of the Alawi kingdom, the old city of Fez is a web of medieval-style alleys and passageways…
The might and mystery of ancient Egypt The pharaohs were determined to achieve immortality, and, given that they still attract so much attention and can fascinate us so many centuries…
From Paris to Istanbul on the Orient Express VIEW GALLERY Click on the image to see more photos of the legendary train and its journey to the historical Turkish…
Sha Wellness Clinic: Spain's best health hotel VIEW GALLERY Named 'Best international medical spa 2010' by the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller, and 'Spain's best health hotel' by Hostelco –…
The polar bear kingdom of Svalbard At the far limits of Europe, set in the Arctic Ocean, midway between Norway and the North Pole, lies the archipelago of Svalbard, a wild and…
Mexico's treasury of natural and historical marvels If you've been lucky enough to visit Mexico, you may have some inkling of the vast wealth of natural, cultural and artistic wonders the country has…
