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Ranch stays: Saddle up cowboy

Hitch up the wagon and head to the Wild West with Katie McGonagle's ranch stay round-up Like this article? Click here to download and save as a PDF . Do your clients dream of donning a Stetson and starring in their very own Western? Whether they’re kids who want to be Woody from ...  More >

Reboot your view of Israel

South Israel boasts iconic and unsung sights, as Jeannine Williamson discovers on a fly-drive tour. Like this article? Click here to download and save as a PDF . It’s renowned for a rich history going back thousands of years – and more recently the Red Sea holiday playground of ...  More >

Reef encounter: Dive into North Queensland

Lou is taking the mickey out of me – I’m sure of it. I have made my friendly scuba diving instructor aware of my mortal terror of sharks, and she’s been great at putting my mind at rest, but now she seems to be pointing under a rock and making the sign for ‘shark’. I lie down on the seabed and ...  More >

Rock and rail: Selling the Rocky Mountaineer

Ottertail Creek, British Columbia. Picture courtesy of Rocky Mountaineer It’s not hard to fathom Rocky Mountaineer’s enduring appeal. Take cracking scenery, add some top-notch hospitality in comfy rail carriages - with glass-domed observation cars that enable you to make the most of the ...  More >

Rail: Five of the best Asian train journeys

The Eastern & Oriental Express 1: Thailand and Malaysia: The Eastern & Oriental Express With its reputation as one of the world’s most luxurious trains, the Eastern & Oriental Express winds through some of southeast Asia’s most exotic and beautiful landscapes as it runs between ...  More >

Rajasthan: India's realm of the Rajahs

Rajasthan is India’s largest state, yet many tourists only see one tiny part of it. The pink city of Jaipur, the state capital, makes up one corner of the Golden Triangle, India’s most famous itinerary. While there is no denying Jaipur’s charm, there is more to Rajasthan. Second time visitors ...  More >

Red Sea showdown: Sharm vs Hurghada

The first decision is easy enough. For quick access, guaranteed sunshine, competitive prices and great diving, The Red Sea is a shoo-in. Once there, most Brits will head to either Sharm el-Sheikh or Hurghada for their week in the sun. But how do you choose between these two heavy hitters? Both ...  More >

Royal Rails: On board the Maharajas’ Express

Climbing down the steps of the Maharajas' Express , I can hear cheering. Then, as I step on to the warm Kolkata tarmac, the flash bulbs go off. Behind the paparazzi and the TV cameras, crowds of people are waving and smiling. So, this is what it’s like to be famous… This isn’t normal ...  More >

Red Sea: The perfect hotels and resorts for...

Egypt’s Red Sea coast and Gulf of Aqaba need little introduction with year-round high temperatures and exceptional value for money, complemented by hundreds of miles of shoreline and stunning mountain backdrops. The region extends from Nuweiba on the borders of Israel and Jordan, to Marsa Alam ...  More >

Rough beauty: Fall in love with Atlantic Canada

In the face of stiff competition from big-draw cities such as Montreal and Toronto, and the Rockies and Vancouver out west - not to mention the US states across the border such as New England and New York - Canada's rugged Atlantic coastline has remained stubbornly off the mainstream radar ...  More >