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Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Africa, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Rupert Parker discovers the Gambia as he ventures east upriver from the capital Banjul Sunrise at Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve

Head Upriver in The Gambia. Discover the beauty of real west Africa

The Gambia is firmly on the map for UK travellers who are seeking winter sun.  They never venture much beyond their beachside hotels, That’s a shame because, this is Africa, and there’s far more to the country than just sun, sea and sand.

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Heritage Le Telfair Wellness Resort, Mauritius

There’s no question the Heritage Le Telfair Wellness Resort is the real deal. Tucked away in a beautifully remote part of Mauritius you really feel connected with the island’s beauty and at the same time let yourself get properly pampered.

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It’s all well and good being seduced by pristine beaches and turquoise waters but in this Insider Guide to Mauritius you'll find it has a lot more waiting to surprise and delight you. 

Insider Guide to Mauritius. Discover more than beautiful beaches and turquoise water.

Mauritius is a colourful piece of paradise that will always be a haven for honeymooners and beach lovers. And why not? Her spectacular coast is achingly beautiful. But away from this spectacle, there are some fascinating places to uncover and well worth venturing into her interior to uncover them.

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Oasis Restaurant at The Mount Nelson Hotel

Oasis Restaurant at The Mount Nelson Hotel. Cape Town’s best destination.

While The Mount Nelson’s Afternoon Tea is something of legend, The Oasis buffet, especially on a Sunday, is not far behind in becoming as iconic as the hotel’s pink hue.

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Mauritius, the Indian Ocean Island that claims the globe’s third-largest coral reef, is a value-for-money destination with all the benefits of the costlier Maldives or Seychelles, and the Radisson Blu Azuri Resort takes full advantage.

Explore the exquisite Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa. Mauritius

Mauritius, claiming the globe’s third-largest coral reef, is a value-for-money destination with all the benefits of the costlier Maldives or Seychelles.

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Tulbagh

Charming, historic Tulbagh in the Western Cape. South Africa.

Today, mostly used as accommodation, restaurants and art galleries, Church street remains that picture-perfect location, locked in time.

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