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Morocco rocks: Activity and adventure in Berber country

I’m miles from any water, but it’s still a good thing I don’t get seasick. I’m beginning to understand why camels have been called ‘ships of the desert’. Clinging to the saddle with my knees, I’m rocking back and forth like a ship in a gale. However, once I get used to the motion, I’m ...  More >
02 August 2011

Med cruises: What's new in 2011/12

Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam in Venice This was supposed to be the year of the Mediterranean, as cruise lines piled in more capacity to satisfy demand for the region from cruisers from the US, Europe and UK. They were encouraged by a renewed appetite among Americans for crossing ...  More >
08 June 2011

Mexico: Make it more than a beach break

San Miguel de Allende The beaches of Mexico’s Caribbean coast are stunning. So stunning, in fact, that’s it’s easy for tourists to get stuck on them. With BA’s new flight to Cancun hogging the headlines, there’s a danger the natural and cultural delights on offer in the rest of this vast ...  More >
19 May 2011

Meet the locals: Indigenous tourism in Australia and beyond

Wula Guda Nyinda, Shark Bay, Australia Australia Australia’s Aborigines have a continuous history spanning more than 50,000 years, making them the world’s most ancient living culture. Visitors can take tours of ancient rock art sites, learn rituals and skills and hear Aboriginal dreamtime ...  More >
07 April 2011

Mauritius: Heaven in the Indian Ocean

It was back in 1897 that Mark Twain wrote the immortal words: “You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and that heaven was copied after Mauritius.” Today, as you look up from the white-sand beaches and kite surfers to the stunning Le Morne Mountain on the island’s ...  More >
25 October 2010

Moneymoons: great ideas for a luxury honeymoon

The pressure is intense. You’ve got two wealthy and demanding clients, troubled by table plan arrangements and chair cover choices, and now they’re looking to book the most important holiday of their lives. Transform their stress into excitement by running through a few of these deluxe ...  More >
26 August 2010

Malta for all: Six ways to widen your sales

Malta is buzzing. The Mediterranean island has widened its appeal by attracting a younger market, thanks to events such as the annual Isle of MTV festival , which this year saw performances by the Scissor Sisters and Kelis. The festivals, coupled with Malta’s reputation as a great value ...  More >
22 July 2010

Map: Majorca resorts at a glance

As part of our summer 2010 update on the classic package destination, Joanna Booth presents a quick guide to the major resorts... View Majorca: Resorts at a glance in a larger map   On the map Alcudia: Tranquil resort ideal for families and couples, with a pretty old town ...  More >
24 June 2010

Majorca: What's new for 2010/11

Do you really know Majorca? The sun-kissed cradle of the package holiday market is also home to luxury spa and golf properties, a fantastic city break destination in Palma, and diverse landscapes including beaches and mountain ranges that draw keen cyclists and hikers. Majorca’s ...  More >
24 June 2010

Maharajas' Express: Travel agents' verdicts

Joanna Booth joined a group of agents on the inaugural journey of India's new luxury rail service. Here's what they thought...   The Travel Weekly verdict While the Maharajas’ Express is a stunning train, these aren’t necessarily trips just for rail lovers. In fact, compared to some ...  More >
03 June 2010

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