Activity & adventure holidays
From world-class golfing greens and pristine tennis courts, to mountainous treks, wildlife safaris and deep-sea scuba diving, find holiday experiences to suit all in these action-packed destinations.
The Great American Road Trip
Where to go on holiday in August
Top 5: Destinations fit for spies
With spy stories still dominating the news, discover the coolest spy destinations in the world, from an underwater hotel in Sweden to a former CIA training camp in Arizona. ...
Re-discover Sri Lanka
With peace newly restored to beautiful Sri Lanka, this tear-shaped land of exotic beaches, vibrant culture and prowling wildlife is ready to be discovered once more. Daniel Neilson explores.
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Tahití y la Polinesia Francesa
Tahiti and Her Islands exude a laid-back tranquillity, as romantic sunsets send giant curls of turquoise breaking over reefs. Remote and pristine, the islands really are a place where nature dominates....
, India
Goa is the smallest state in India, and it is one of the most tourist-friendly. A former Portuguese colony, Goa has long been popular with overseas travellers and was part of...
Guadalupe
Guadeloupe comprises the butterfly-shaped islands of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre and the nearby smaller islands of La Desirade, Marie-Galante and Les Saintes. The islands were discovered by Columbus in 1493, became a...
Malta
Malta exudes character, from its vibrant blue waters and secluded bays, to medieval walled citadels and splendid baroque churches. Year on year, visitors flock to Malta's striking coastline, enjoy plates of fresh seafood,...
, Grecia
The hilly, green island of Zante (Zakynthos), on the Ionian Sea in western Greece is renowned for its unspoilt natural beauty. Hillsides are covered with pine forests, the fertile valleys support...
Las Vegas, Nevada
Excess, decadence, gambling and glamour; few cities are as easily characterised as Las Vegas. From humble 18th-century beginnings in the arid Mojave Desert, at the southern tip of the state...
Christchurch, Nueva Zelanda
An iconic city square and cathedral, a historic tram, wide tree-lined avenues and restored heritage buildings make Christchurch a picture-perfect destination. Known as the Garden City, Christchurch has a distinctive quaint...
, País de Gales
Wales' Pembrokeshire coast is a mesmerising mix of fierce cliffs, saturated blue sea and hidden sandy coves. Just a short walk from some of the area's superb beaches is the remarkable city of...
Omán
Mountain villages clutched against canyon walls, clusters of dates weighing heavy in the plantation oases, a ribbon of sand blown across the dunes, a lone camel padding across the limitless interior...
Tel Aviv, Israel
Ceaseless energy, lively avenues and squares, great shopping, café culture and buzzing nightlife make vivacious, sophisticated Mediterranean Tel Aviv one of the most exciting cities in the world. Incredibly, it's...
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