Friday 30 November 2018

20 Places To Celebrate The Holidays

Your Forbes Travel Guide-approved wish list for a luxe escape with all the festive trimmings. Forbes – Forbes Travel Guide https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestravelguide/2018/11/30/20-places-to-celebrate-the-holidays/

Surprising St Helena

It’s amazing to think that prior to this year, the South Atlantic island of St Helena could only be reached by postal ship. But, thanks to the opening of a new airport, weekly flights have made this delightful isle accessible to all. And so a whole new destination piques our interest. What’s most exciting is […]

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Beating the drums in Burundi

Nicky Dunnington-Jefferson recently returned from a week-long visit to this small East African nation. Here’s what she made of it. (All images by Nicky Dunnington-Jefferson). Why Burundi? It is little known and little visited; and there’s no guide book. “Where’s that?” asked the lady on the other end of the telephone when I applied for […]

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Botswana itinerary ideas to whet your appetite

With unparalleled landscapes, wildlife and historical treasures, the only difficult thing about planning a trip to Botswana is figuring out what you’re going to have to put off until next time. Here are some suggestions for possible itineraries to enable you to maximise your time. Watery classic  (10 days) Maun >> Okavango Delta >> Chobe […]

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South Luangwa moments

Few national parks offer better opportunities for wildlife photographers than Zambia’s South Luangwa, either from a walking safari, an open vehicle or a photographic hide. The range of wildlife, the dense populations of many iconic species, and photogenic scenery combine to offer an abundance of good material. We bring you this selection of stunning images […]

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Making sense of Malawi

Phil Clisby gets nostalgic. After all, this is what we call the ‘Africa bug’. The alluring smell of herbs; music blaring from a house; goats bleating. The lap of the water on the shore; the long stretch of untouched sand. The splash of a paddle in the water; the freshness of the air. The heat […]

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Meeting Sophie Augustino

In a country where only 5% of girls finish school, there is one remarkable woman who is succeeding in the tourism industry, empowering others along the way. Dawn Robbins met her. On our month-long vacation in Tanzania, my husband and I saw hundreds of women hauling firewood, selling vegetables, cleaning rooms or carrying babies. We […]

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What to take on a walking holiday

Many of us love the idea of throwing our cares to one side and heading off into the mountains. Sometimes, however, we are a little less sure about what we should take and the often-simple precautions necessary to keep ourselves safe. Here, Alan Palmer, who has been trekking in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains for more than […]

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Rwanda unwrapped

An insider’s overview from the experts at Steppes Travel. Why visit? Rwanda is still, without a doubt, the best place in the world to go mountain gorilla trekking. Walking in the Virunga Mountains in the shadow of giant, prehistoric plants as the mists clear to reveal a family of gorillas is incomparable. Gorillas aside, Akagera […]

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Crowned crane: the dancing bugler

  Tan-tan-tara! It seems fitting that a trumpet fanfare should herald the arrival of this most regal-looking bird. To be honest, the trumpet sounds a little out of tune – more Scooby Doo than Miles Davis. But that deep, honking bugle nonetheless demands attention. And the stately flypast that follows is undeniably eye-catching: with outstretched […]

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What is a mobile tented safari

Of the various options available to wildlife lovers in Africa, the mobile tented safari is perhaps the most ambiguous, especially for first-time travellers who are less familiar with the experience. So, to give you a sense of what you might expect, we asked Steve Turner of Origins Safaris how he would describe a mobile tented […]

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Thursday 22 November 2018

6 of the best primates to spot

1 Mountain gorillas This enormous ape is a high-altitude race of the eastern gorilla. Just over 1000 remain in the wild, according to census figures this year. They are best seen in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park or Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where guided treks visit habituated troops. 2 Lowland (western) gorillas Far more numerous […]

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Sunday 18 November 2018

Thousands Wait In Line Black Friday For Bourbon County Stout Release

Thousands of people from all over the world wait in line on Black Friday for Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout release in Chicago. It has become a cultural phenomenon for beer lovers. Forbes – Forbes Travel Guide https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanettehurt/2018/11/18/thousands-wait-in-line-black-friday-for-bourbon-county-stout-release/

Friday 16 November 2018

Meet The Men Behind The NBA’s Tastiest Arena

With all-star chefs Joe Schafer and Rusty Hamlin leading the team, one of Atlanta’s best dining experiences may be at a basketball game. Forbes Travel Guide gives you a taste of what’s to come. Forbes – Forbes Travel Guide https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestravelguide/2018/11/16/meet-the-men-behind-the-nbas-tastiest-arena/

Wednesday 14 November 2018

Get To Know One Of Rhode Island’s Top Chefs

How Matt Voskuil’s Wisconsin foraging and Las Vegas flash make him the right man to lead The Chanler’s new signature restaurant, Cara. Forbes – Forbes Travel Guide https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestravelguide/2018/11/14/get-to-know-one-of-rhode-islands-top-chefs/

5 Things We Love About Belmond Charleston Place

Endless Southern charm and Instagram-worthy vistas are just a few of the reasons we can’t get enough of this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star grande dame. Forbes – Forbes Travel Guide https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestravelguide/2018/11/14/5-things-we-love-about-belmond-charleston-place/

Tuesday 13 November 2018

How to cure a nosebleed with a porcupine

Phil Clisby is guided through the mysteries of Nyika’s natural remedies “You can use this to cure nosebleeds,” Whyte Mhone – our guide from Chelinda Lodge, high up on the Nyika Plateau – informs us, picking up a porcupine quill he has spotted lying abandoned on the track. “If you burn the end and sniff […]

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Monday 12 November 2018

Colorado Climb: Off-Roading The Newest Trucks And SUVs Through The Colorado Rockies

Over the course of several hours I drove 11 brand new trucks and SUV available across a wide size and price spectrum. The vehicles were divided between two courses, one for hard-core off roaders and the other for slightly softer off-roaders. Forbes – Forbes Travel Guide https://www.forbes.com/sites/kbrauer/2018/11/12/colorado-climb-off-roading-newest-trucks-suvs-through-colorado-rockies/

Thursday 8 November 2018

Your Food And Drink Guide To Aspen

The lap-of-luxury mountain town known for skiing, shopping and snow has cultivated a formidable culinary scene. Forbes Travel Guide gives you a taste. Forbes – Forbes Travel Guide https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestravelguide/2018/11/08/your-food-and-drink-guide-to-aspen/

Wednesday 7 November 2018

Mezweek Celebrates Mezcal, But Many People Still Don’t Know What It Is

Mescal isn’t as exotic as it used to be, but people still don’t know exactly what it is. As Mezweek gets underway, some brand representatives clear up misconceptions. Forbes – Forbes Travel Guide https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanettehurt/2018/11/07/mezweek-celebrates-mezcal-but-many-people-still-dont-know-what-it-is/

18 Places To Celebrate Thanksgiving This Year

Give thanks to hotels around the country for serving up Turkey Day meals that go beyond the ordinary. Forbes – Forbes Travel Guide https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestravelguide/2018/11/07/18-places-to-celebrate-thanksgiving-this-year/

A Look At Charlotte’s Newly Renovated Ballantyne Hotel

The North Carolina property celebrates its 17th anniversary with a modern makeover. Forbes Travel Guide checked in to check it out. Forbes – Forbes Travel Guide https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestravelguide/2018/11/07/a-look-at-charlottes-newly-renovated-ballantyne-hotel/