Africa

For curious travelers with an open mind, Marrakesh is a family-friendly treasure chest waiting to be explored. Moroccans, as a culture, love children, often growing up in multi-generational homes. Traveling with kids can open doors to unique cultural connections and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. The city has year-round sunny weather and is perfect for families who love […]

Many visitors to Marrakesh spend most of their time losing themselves in the ancient medina. This maze of narrow alleyways surrounded by red-hued walls, with Africa’s most famous square – Djemaa El Fna – at its heart, was made for walking. To explore beyond the medina, you could take an environmentally friendly bike tour, or

It’s true you don’t have to spend the earth to have a good time in Marrakesh: search out reasonably priced places to stay and eat well cheaply at medina pavement cafes and street stalls. But then the incidentals can start to stack up – that fabulous restaurant you just have to try, those gorgeous lanterns

Though many people’s first introduction to Tanzania is gazing open-mouthed at footage of huge numbers of wildebeest and zebra moving through Serengeti National Park, there is so much more to see and do in this beautiful nation. There are several national parks that are scattered like jewels across the country and they boast the largest

It’s no secret that South Africa is one of the world’s top Big 5 safari destinations. You could come here only to go on safari and think South Africa was the best country ever. But wait – there’s so much more to this fascinating realm perched at Africa’s southernmost tip. South Africa’s ethnic and cultural

Namibia is a nation with some of the most incredible landscapes on earth, boasting vast expanses of desert, mountains, canyons and savannahs. Hike across crimson dunes, past towering rock formations and lush countryside. Hire your own wheels and take a road trip over black-tar roads that slice through dusty, gravel plains beneath dramatic pink clouds. Walk

The historic cities of Morocco may appear so well preserved that it seems like time travel is possible. Visitors are as likely to come to the North African country for its rich cultural heritage as for its modern metropolises and year-round sunshine at Atlantic beaches or secluded Mediterranean coves. If you have time to go a little

One of the most beautiful islands in the world, Mauritius is a multidimensional destination as perfect for families as it is for couples on honeymoon – for just about anyone, really. Part of its considerable charm is entirely natural: Mauritius rises from the Indian Ocean like a vision. You can easily imagine how early seafarers

Simply put, Madagascar is one of Africa’s greatest adventures. Its wealth of endemic species and otherworldly landscapes have given it the nickname “the Eighth Continent” – and, indeed, it’s truly unlike anywhere else on the planet. From its culture to its wildlife to its wild places, everything here is uniquely Malagasy. There are world-class beach destinations aplenty,

Visiting Madagascar can feel like an adventure into the unknown. It’s a country that combines world-class luxury resorts with gems that are situated – barely known to the outside world – down a long and winding dirt track. And everything else in between. Madagascar is one of the world’s most exciting destinations for watching wildlife.