Ambling silently through chartreuse-green reeds, an elephant and her calf have crossed to one of many islands anchored in the Zambezi River. Hot and thirsty, herds are scattered across Zambia’s...
This year has seen the return of the fly-and-flop holiday. According to Skyscanner, 33 per cent of trips booked from June to August were for longer stays (up to 21...
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Standing on an escarpment, John Kamanga surveys the tangled, brittle grasslands rolled out like a thread-bare, yellowed rug all the way to the foot of Shompole Mountain.
Twenty years ago, his...
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey, and note that our writers visited these hotels...
Old world charm – with a burst of new world energy
Long regarded as Lisbon’s quieter sibling, Portugal’s second city is currently undergoing a magical moment of rejuvenation. Centuries ago, British merchant...
For 50 years, the grande dame of health spas has welcomed stressed-out actors, the rich and famous, and locals, through its heavy Gothic doors to rest, relax and recharge. So...
Please note our writers visited these hotels prior to the coronavirus pandemic
Summer is but a distant memory. Days are downright chilly, breath visible as you leave the house and cheeks...
Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writers visited these hotels prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sri Lanka promises some of Asia’s best spa action,...