Africa

• 21 The amazing labyrinthine city of Fez
  Erstwhile capital of religion, culture and craftsmanship of the Alawi kingdom, the old city of Fez is a web of medieval-style alleys and passageways through which nearly half a million people make their...

• 22 The might and mystery of ancient Egypt
  The pharaohs were determined to achieve immortality, and, given that they still attract so much attention and can fascinate us so many centuries later, in at least one way, they have managed to do just...

• 23 Trou aux Biches: tropical luxury and refinement in Mauritius
  The hotel accommodation is in sumptuous harmony with the idyllic natural setting, the atmosphere is pleasant and friendly, there is a decidedly eco-friendly attitude all round... indeed, the resort is...

• 24 Getting up close and personal with the elephants
  Click on photo for more amazing images Of all the unknowns of the vast continent of Africa, Zambia remains a mystery to most of us. We may know of the spectacular Victoria Falls, but few of us could be...

• 25 The Savoy Hotel, Sharm El Sheikh
  When A-list sun-seekers are longing for a break they are increasingly turning to the natural beauty and dazzling sunshine of Egypt’s Sharm El Sheikh. From Sheiks and royalty to Prime Ministers and...

• 26 In the forests of the Kenyan night
  

• 27 The New Seven Wonders of the World in a spectacular set of images
  A global poll conducted three years ago set out to choose a new set of modern world wonders. The idea originated from Swiss filmmaker Bernard Weber, who launched the proposal in 1999 with the intent of...

• 28 Sidi Bou Said: Tunisian tradition and charm
  It's tempting to think of Tunisia only as a seaside destination – the beautiful sands and the clear blue waters along the coast make it ideal for beach holidays – but in fact the country offers...

• 29 Ngorongoro Crater Lodge: luxury and nature in harmony
  The vast continent of Africa continues to exert its pull on those caught up in the busy rat race of modern life. Perhaps the attraction lies in the fact it is seen as one of the few exisiting havens where...

• 30 On the move in Africa
  No one knows how, exactly, but wildebeest – a scruffy-looking creature with a head like a bison and the body of a gazelle – can sense rain at a distance of hundreds of kilometres. These herbivores,...

• 31 Welcome on board 'The World': The luxury super-liner of the rich and famous
  The most exclusive and luxurious ship on the planet; it's no surprise that only a privileged few will ever have the opportunity to travel in a super-liner of this calibre. But for those who may not have...

• 32 Welcome on board 'The World': The luxury super-liner of the rich and famous
  The most exclusive and luxurious ship on the planet; it's no surprise that only a privileged few will ever have the opportunity to travel in a super-liner of this calibre. But for those who may not have...

• 33 Across Africa on a deluxe train
  

• 34 Pure relaxation at the Royal Palm, Mauritius
  The Royal Palm is part of the Beachcomber chain, which owns a number of luxury resorts in paradisiacal locations around the Indian Ocean; it is also a member of the group 'The Leading Hotels of the World'....

• 35 Face to face with white sharks off the South African coast
  

• 36 Relax in Marrakesh among a sea of palm trees
  Surrounded by the palm groves of Marrakesh, just a couple of hours flight from London, lies the peaceful oasis of the Palmeraie Spa. At 4,000 square metres, it's the largest spa facility in the country,...

• 37 A private paradise in the Seychelles
  . You don't actually get to have the place entirely to yourself, it just feels that way. Just half an hour by plane from Mahe, the main island of the Seychelles archipelago, Denis Island measures only...

• 38 On Safari in Botswana's Okavango Delta
  

• 39 Madagascar, unique and unforgettable
  The tsingys are large limestone platforms heavily eroded by rain water in a process called 'karstification'. The process is common in limestone rocks across the planet – Cheddar Gorge is possibly...

• 40 World Cup camps: the football stars' exclusive South Africa hotels
  With the World Cup right around the corner, the biggest international football stars have been training hard and preparing for their matches. Once they arrive in South Africa, the athletes will spend their...