Featured Destinations

Island Odyssey   It's not for penny-counting backpackers, but for those who love the good life, Mauritius offers wave after wave of fun by Serena Menon

Back for seconds   The next time you visit Bangkok, make time for pleasures of the culinary kind by Rachel Lopez

A Real Deal   It's on the wish list of most travellers, but even if you're on a budget, far away Brazil is nearer than you think text and photos by Noel Braganza

South Africa: Beyond the big five   The Big 5 in Africa mean lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Spot them all and you've got your paisa vasool. But there are more attractions in South Africa, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your friendly travel magazines. Here are 5 things you gotta, gotta experience by Indrajit Hazra

Swim in the Tasman Sea   The Aussie state boasts scenic beaches that come with a guaranteed chill factor.

Dominica paradise found   A Caribbean island with pristine rainforests and mountain trails

Out of Africa   With its breathtaking ocean views and colourful street life, the dangerous and the enticing meet at Stone Town text and photos by Natasha Hemrajani

Top ten luxury destinations for 2012-13   What is the luxury traveller looking for is an enigmatic question that upmarket real estate developers have been trying to find an answer to.

Antarctica-the bald facts   All you need to know before heading to the Antarctic peninsula

What to see in Myanmar   After over a decade as a pariah state, Myanmar has suddenly reappeared on the global tourism scene, becoming the must-see stop for backpackers heading to explore popular south east Asia.