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Inside Istanbul: A city on the up

Istanbul might not be the capital of Turkey – that accolade goes to Ankara – but the city has been making up for it. In 2010 it was the European Capital of Culture, and enjoyed a surge of visitors as a result. This year, it’s the European Capital of Sport. While unlikely to create the same ...  More >

Indian Ocean: 8 magical moments

Tourists can track tigers in several of India's national parks 1. Track tigers Seeing these majestic creatures in the zoo can’t compare with the excitement of tracking them in their natural habitat. India is home to a range of national parks where tigers roam, including Ranthambore in ...  More >

Indian Ocean: What's new for 2010/11

Picture-perfect palm-fringed beaches? Check. Balmy seas and dreamy weather? Check. A fantastic range of accommodation ranging from high-end luxury to great value all-inclusives? Ditto. When it comes to the elements of a dream holiday or honeymoon, the islands of the Indian Ocean have it pretty ...  More >

It's showtime: what's on at World Travel Market 2010

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. Monday, November 8, sees the opening of World Travel Market, the annual four-day industry event at the ExCeL centre in London’s Docklands where the global travel trade gathers to cut deals and forge new alliances. This year more than 5,000 ...  More >

Ireland: 48 hours in Dublin

9:00: Take a deep breath. A traditional Irish breakfast isn’t for the faint-hearted. Head to Dublin institution Bewley’s Oriental Cafe on Grafton Street and frighten your arteries with staples such as potato farl and white pudding, alongside the usual English fry-up. The cafe opened in ...  More >

Italian idyll: the highlights of Umbria

Umbria is known as Italy’s green heart, but that doesn’t really do it justice. Yes, there are greens – the vines, olive trees, the rolling hills, but there are other colours too, including the red poppies in spring and yellow sunflowers in summer. This beautiful area is home to historic ...  More >

Indian stunners: New luxury hotels

India’s hotels hit the headlines for tragic reasons a year and a half ago when terrorists targeted two of Mumbai’s most iconic properties. Now, both the Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai and the Oberoi Mumbai have reopened. The Heritage Wing of the Taj has undergone a complete restoration, ...  More >

India: Insider's guide to Delhi

Delhi (two nights) –  so begins many a tour itinerary in India, as passengers touch down into the capital city on one of the many direct flights from the UK. Most of them will be hopping off to Agra, Darjeeling, Varanasi or deep into Rajasthan to immerse themselves in India’s sights, ...  More >

Indaba 2010: World Cup in South Africa will boost visitor numbers

The upcoming World Cup will have short and long term benefits for South Africa as up to 350,000 fans arrive for the tournament, President Jacob Zuma has claimed. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Indaba 2010 trade show in Durban on Saturday, the South African president said the ...  More >

Italy without the crowds: Pistoia

Italy without the crowds: Pistoia
Hidden Tuscany sounds like an oxymoron – surely British tourists have penetrated every square inch of this Italian favourite? Not so. Just a few kilometres from the attractions of Florence, Pisa and Lucca lies Pistoia, a lesser-visited province with all the traditional Tuscan qualities – cypress ...  More >