Africa

Bargain breaks to the Indian Ocean

Cast your mind away to the breathtakingly beautiful shores of the Indian Ocean and without a moment’s hesitation book your idyllic island break with Long Haul Specialist Operator Thomson Tailormade.

Watch the royal wedding from the Red Sea

Red Sea Holidays are offering some great last minute bank holiday deals and for those who don’t want to miss out on the Royal Wedding never fear - all of the hotels below will have a dedicated wedding watching area allowing guests to enjoy a the most talked about wedding of the decade whilst not missing out on some early sunshine.

Escape the royal wedding to Zambia

Wildlife Worldwide is offering republicans the chance to flee far from the flag-waving crowds to spend seven-nights on an African safari at one of the finest camps in Zambia – Chiawa Camp.

Take a walk on the wild side in Tanzania

For the epitome of great game viewing in Tanzania, there’s nothing like the thrill of a guided walking safari.

Royal wedding escapes to Morocco

If the thought of the country celebrating the wedding of two people they don’t know is too much to bear, then head for Fleewinter’s newest property, Kasbah Angour. The delightful 25 roomed property which was a former Berber castle commands panoramic views from its elevated position on a hill top, of the highest peaks in the High Atlas.

New travel portal to promote Zanzibar on the web

The new zanzibar-islands.com online portal has been launched creating a gateway to Zanzibar for individualist travellers seeking a tropical, tranquil holiday – perhaps following Kilimanjaro trekking or a safari on the Tanzania mainland.

Perfect African honeymoon hideaways for less

If Mesdames Kate, Lily and Kate (Middleton, Allen and Moss!) are still seeking inspiration for where to flee on honeymoon they should look to Africa for the ultimate once in a lifetime trip.

Kasbahs and camels in Morocco

Families Worldwide has spaces on its 8-day Kasbahs & Camels trip to Morocco departing 16 April. The group will head across the Atlas Mountains via Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, which was made famous in the film Gladiator, and learn about the life of the hospitable Berber tribes, staying in their simple mountain villages.

Discount Easter breaks to Camps Bay, Cape Town

Fleewinter has some great deals to Cape Town for those looking for a getaway over the Easter holiday period, including a week staying at the swanky Terrace Palm Suite in Camps Bay – the favoured haunt of rock stars & actors.

Fleewinter reveals two new Moroccan gems

Specialist operator Fleewinter has added two new properties to its Morocco programme – Kasbah Angour in the High Atlas Mountains and Riad Mumtaz on the Atlantic coast – taking the total number of riads and boutique hotels within its portfolio to over 200.

Acacia Africa nominated for two World Travel Awards

Celebrities from Bono to Angelina Jolie have all given something back to Africa, but it’s time for the ‘A’ list to make way for Acacia Africa, as the tour operator has been nominated for two World Travel Awards, including Africa's Leading Responsible Tourism Company and Africa's Responsible Tourism Award.