It’s a misconception that holidays to Dubai during the Ramadan period are a bad idea. Restaurants and cafes may alter their opening hours, and public transport might have a different schedule – but these are minor inconveniences, easily worked around with a little planning ahead. Besides, there are some seriously good Dubai holiday packages to be had at this time of year. In May, th...

Cape Town is South Africa’s second biggest city after Johannesburg. Most visitors come to see the famous sites relating to Nelson Mandela and Apartheid But there's so much more to scratch beneath the surface. In this city, the outdoors blends effortlessly with edgy urban spots – Table Mountain National Park is literally in the city. South Africa's world-beating wines are no secret &nda...

There are some incredible festivals all over the world in stunning locations, from Fuji Rocks in the mountains of Japan, to Magnetic Fields festival in Rajasthan. As well as being able to enjoy great music and delicious food, you can see some of the world’s most well-known landmarks and breathtaking backdrops. Festivals abroad are about so much more than muddy fields and crowded campsites....

Floating in the Gulf at a midpoint between Saudi Arabia and Qatar is Bahrain – Asia’s third smallest country. Once the Garden of Eden, it combines all the glitz and glamour of its wealthier, bigger neighbours, with a history that’s well steeped to say the least. Most visitors won’t stray beyond the main island, attached to the Saudi Arabian City Al Khobar by the King Fah...

Mauritius is a famous holiday destination for its golden sands but there is more to the island than just beaches. There are many places to visit including historical French houses, shops, forests and gardens. Here are some of the best things to do.   Chamarel Waterfall & Black River Gorges National Park At 83 metres tall, Chamarel is the highest waterfall in Mauritius. You'll find it...

Finding ultimate happiness always seems to be the goal for many of us, but do you know what impacts your happiness the most and how to maximise those feelings of content? We ran a survey to find out what makes us Brits the happiest; the report details how we find and hold on to the happiness in our lives and reveals that the answer to getting into your happy place may lie in going on holiday. C...

The Middle East’s building traditions date back centuries, from sacred mosques to desert fortresses, ancient marketplaces to the ex-abodes of rich pearling merchants. Pop up cities like Dubai and more recently Doha have erected architecture that echoes the minarets and domes of the old Islamic World in modern materials like fibre glass and reinforced concrete. The result is an architectura...