Africa
Diving with dolphins in Marsa Alam
Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises has announced the opening of its newest hotel in Marsa Alam, the four star Sol Y Mar Dolphin House, located in one of the most exclusive diving hot spots on the beautiful Red Sea coastline. Close to the popular Samadai Reef the hotel is known as Dolphin House because of the hundreds of spinner dolphins that inhabit the nearby waters.
Smile - Lily’s on safari
Pop sensation Lily Allen certainly isn’t feeling hard done by after swapping the urban jungle of London for the vast majestic plains of South Africa. The starlet praised her dream break through social networking site Twitter, saying it was the most amazing place she’s ever been.
It’s time to surf, sail and safari in Kenya
It’s game on! This week sees the exciting launch of a fabulous new Neilson ‘Beachclub’ in Kenya. The Mnarani Club is located at the heart of everything that puts this area of Africa at the top of the wish list for many action and adventure-seekers.
A wine and safari Cape escape
Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge is ideally situated in the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape overlooking a tranquil waterhole, home to various species including the Big 5, and with sweeping expansive decks nestled in the African bush. Kichaka combines fine wine and dining with a luxurious safari experience.
African safari holidays for £299
Tailor-made specialist Freedom Africa is highlighting the low cost of wildlife watching in South Africa with a three-day safari in Hluhluwe National Park costing just £299 this summer.
Africa - The best of Ghana and Mali
From Accra, explore the canopy of Kakum NP’s rainforest, then continue to Kumasi, capital of the Ashanti kingdom before travelling north and crossing into the seldom-visited country of Burkina Faso and a stay in its capital, Ouagadougou during Dragoman’s ‘Africa - The Best of Ghana and Mali’ tour.
Lufthansa expands services to Africa
Lufthansa passengers now have a choice of four new codeshare destinations in Africa. The increase in services is due to the expansion of the German carrier’s partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, which with immediate effect will operate several onward flights from Ethiopia under a Lufthansa flight number.
Experience Christmas in Cape Verde for less
Huge savings of £569 on seven-night Christmas holidays to Cape Verde – departing Birmingham on 19 December – have been announced by specialist operator, Holiday Options. The revised twin share price of £799 per person includes return flights, transfers and all-inclusive accommodation at the Hotel Crioula on the island of Sal.
Walking in magical Madagascar
Walking specialist operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, has just launched a new holiday to Madagascar as part of extensive global portfolio (250 destinations in 70 countries).
Christmas in Cape Verde
Make a ‘great escape’ from the British winter this Christmas and head for the sunshine of Cape Verde – and bag a bargain deal too – courtesy of specialist operator, Holiday Options.
The Clubhotel Riu Karamboa opens its doors in Cape Verde
RIU has just inaugurated the ClubHotel Riu Karamboa, the Cape Verde island of Boa Vista’s first ClubHotel and the chain’s third in the country. The 750-room, five-star resort is located right on Praia de Salines beach and joins RIU’s two other resorts on Sal Island: ClubHotel Riu Funana and ClubHotel Riu Garopa.
Cold snap sees last minute bookings soar
Plunging temperatures and the surprise appearance of unseasonable snow has seen bookings to warmer climes to soar reveals leading travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com.
Safari with a difference
A canoe trip through the forest and an opportunity to swim with wild dolphins off the coast of Mozambique are just two unusual dimensions to a small group safari trip to Southern Africa organised by Native Escapes.
Zambian safari camp opens luxury private suite
Zambian safari operator Chongwe River Camp has recently opened a new, luxurious private suite. The Cassia Suite is a custom-designed exclusive retreat for two on the confluence of the Zambezi and Chongwe Rivers.
Soul safari
Feeling stressed with all this talk of recession, credit crunches, acquisitions and liquidations? Look no further! Africa offers some amazing spas and health facilities to soothe and pamper mind, body and soul. Read on for hot 'n happening African spa escapes - from soul safaris and bush spas to world-class tropical island paradises.