Día de los Muertos – Mexico’s Day of the Dead   Taking place each year from late October to early November, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is one of Mexico’s...

Parga: A Picturesque Gem by the Ionian Sea   Imagine a tumble of colourful houses set against fragrant olive groves and overlooking an idyllic bay. Now see it for real. The postcard-perfect scenery...

Bangkok & Phuket: Thailand in Two Movements Bangkok Known locally as Krung Thep, the City of Angels, Bangkok is a pulsating, multisensory experience that masterfully blends ancient tradition with contemporary verve. Towering skyscrapers...

Beijing: Where Time Layers History With Ambition Nowhere else blends ancient tradition and modern reinvention quite like Beijing. The city’s contrasts are striking, from the quiet elegance of imperial palaces to the...

Mauritius: The Island Before Heaven When Mark Twain wrote that “Mauritius was made first and then heaven,” he captured something deeply true. Set in the turquoise embrace of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a sanctuary of...

Phuket: Thailand's Tropical Playground   One of Thailand's best known holiday destinations, Phuket is indeed a magnet for tourists, which may put off some more independent travellers. However, you shouldn't be too easily dissuaded from visiting, as there are many good reasons for the island being so...

Mexico: A Tapestry of Culture, Nature and Flavor   Travel in Mexico is what you make it and the country caters to all types of visitor. Stay in pampering resorts on the...