National Parks provide a sense of freedom through their wide open spaces and big blue skies. After feeling cooped up during lockdown travellers sought out sprawling plains – and these national parks delivered.
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Leisure
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Italian islands conjure up romantic notions of slow-paced, dry, hot summers, delicious food and azure seas. Cruising around the islands of Italy is a dream of ours, and this list from CN Traveller has us motivated to get going. Whether you plan to visit by boat or by land, this list of the best Italian islands on offer will have something for everyone.
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Debbie Hathway couldn’t resist an invitation from Tintswalo Boulders in Cape Town to join a marine safari – in the area where renowned cinematographer Craig Foster filmed My Octopus Teacher.
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Croatia is definitely on our list of cruising destinations. So this hot-list of CN Traveller’s Best Croatian islands to visit in 2020 is a must-have! Whether we’ll be seeking out the big-hitting names or the lesser-known slips of land for a crowd-free holiday and a deliciously lazy mood of utter contentment, the insider tips and gems of info will be invaluable to us.
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Alicudi and Filicudi are the least explored of Italy’s Aeolian islands, where days seem to roll on without flash or fuss. If you’re looking for a place to start your travels this summer, perhaps this could be the best way to ease into a summer in the Med? Antonia Quirke gives an insight into island living – Aeolian style.
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The idea of owning your own, private home on a paradise island is a dream of many. And a home on a secluded peninsula in beautiful gardens with beachfront options too is even better. Private Homes at One&One Le Saint Géran on the island of Mauritius is now an option to many seeking this exclusive lifestyle.
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The Japanese capital is calm, cultured and spotlessly clean. Both formal and casual, traditional and hi-tech, Tokyo’s contrasts are what make it so endlessly fascinating. CN Traveler lists 6 reasons to visit this gem.
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Does the idea of participating in elephant and rhino research and monitoring activities appeal to you? It’s not common that one can join the conservation team on these activities. Tintswalo Lapalala has now opened up this experience to all.
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Much has been written about the exquisite natural beauty of the Maldives – all of it true. Prepare your eyes for the unimaginable – picture a radiant, translucent sea, glowing as if illuminated from beneath. It’s a consuming and surreal travel moment that will stay with you forever. Allison Foat explores the Maldives archipelago – where the ocean is the hero.
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Morocco conjures up the iconic dream created by the film, ‘Casablanca’ – beautiful views over medinas from kasbah rooftops; pretty riads with zellige tiles and courtyard pools; elaborate detailing everywhere you look.
We choose our top images that best illustrate this beautiful and mysterious country.
