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Learn to blog in Africa with Getting Stamped

Learn to blog in Africa with Getting Stamped

Acacia Africa is offering a more unusual spin on the writer’s retreat this May, as Hannah and Adam Lukaszewicz, otherwise known as the Editors of Getting Stamped will be travelling on the tour operator’s 43-day Kenya To Cape Town overland expedition.

Running the scenic route in beautiful Cape Town

Running the scenic route in beautiful Cape Town

Framed by Table Mountain on the one side and the glistening Atlantic Ocean on the other, the V&A Waterfront's newly launched 2.2km and 5km running route offers one of the most picturesque running tracks in the country.

Introducing: Kasbah Africa

Introducing: Kasbah Africa

Specialist Morocco has acquired Kasbah Africa, an eight-suite retreat located in the Ouirgane region of Toubkal National Park, in the heart of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains.

Mindfulness Meditation for Dummies in Morocco

Healthy-holiday-company Satvada retreats has joined forces with Shamash Alidina, a highly regarded meditation trainer and author of the bestselling book Mindfulness for Dummies, to organise a five-day yoga and mindfulness meditation break to a luxury boutique hotel in Morocco.

Easter school holidays with Lawrence of Morocco

Morocco is the most accessible, otherworldly and colourful experience from the UK, and it’s not too late to book for the Easter school holidays.

Mandela's 'Long Walk To Freedom' makes South Africa even better value for money

Mandela's 'Long Walk To Freedom' makes South Africa even better value for money

South Africa has become even better value for money making it an even more tempting holiday destination.

Sofitel launches the emblematic Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire

Sofitel launches the emblematic Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire

Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced the launch of its new flagship in West Africa, the iconic Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire. Located in the chic Cocody district and blending French luxury with African culture, Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire is a legendary oasis in perpetual motion.

Holiday spending helps South African conservation

Holiday spending helps South African conservation

Dollars, euros and pounds spent by international safari tourists are aiding in efforts to conserve rare and endangered species in South Africa.

Walk away with a super value, quality holiday

Walk away with a super value, quality holiday

The word ‘cheap’ normally means poor quality; not so with specialist operator Walks Worldwide which has great, week-long holidays, at exceptionally good prices – many are under £500 for a week (land only).

From the City of Stars to the Lake of Stars

From the City of Stars to the Lake of Stars

This year Malawi’s number one arts and culture event will return to the shores of Lake Malawi, its performers including emerging talent from the Warm Heart of Africa through to international headliners.

Botswana & South Africa focused riding safari

Botswana & South Africa focused riding safari

South Africa’s private game reserves, Namibia’s arid desert landscape and the wilds of Botswana all appeal to our sense of adventure. Also one of the hottest travel prospects for Brits, South Africa is currently the perfect place for a great value safari.

The Seychelles' Desroches Island one of Trip Advisors' top hotels in Africa

The Seychelles' Desroches Island one of Trip Advisors' top hotels in Africa

Desroches, a remote luxurious Seychelles island, has been named one of the top hotels in Africa by Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice awards 2014.

March escape to Morocco

March escape to Morocco

February half term – which is now staggered over a number of weeks – is always booked out; April, most of which is swallowed up by the Easter school holidays is similarly busy, but sandwiched in between, March is a comparatively quiet month and a great time to bag a bargain as tour operators offer special deals to fill beds.

Easter yoga break to Morocco

Easter yoga break to Morocco

Healthy holiday company Satvada Retreats has created a brand new, five-night, yoga break to Marrakech, Morocco, departing 18 April.

Staying at Samara - Time to experience a little bit of heaven

Staying at Samara - Time to experience a little bit of heaven

Situated in a place where time stands still, Samara Private Game Reserve offers unique wildlife and spectacular Karoo Mountain scenery. This beautiful South African Eastern Cape reserve provides a tranquil escape to soothe the soul and uplift even the weariest traveller as you gaze across the vast open spaces and stunning terrain reaching to far distant horizons.