This week’s dream
The essence of Madagascar
"Anjajavy has been described as 'Madagascar in miniature', or even, with some affection, as 'Madagascar lite'," says Peter Browne in Conde Nast Traveller. The only way to get to this hotel and private nature reserve on the island's northwest coast... [continued]
Getting the flavour of...
Gin in Ghent
Bruges is a magnet for romantic travellers and Antwerp "draws the fashionistas", but Ghent remains "Belgium's secret", says John Brunton in the Observer. The city is "perfect for a weekend getaway", with a beautifully preserved medieval centre that "never feels... [continued]
Elephant country
Stepping off the plane from Nairobi into the "furnace-like heat" of Kenya's Samburu National Reserve is "like landing on another planet", says Brian Jackman in the Daily Telegraph. Here in the heart of the country's arid northern territory, mountains "rise... [continued]
Hidden Spain
The dramatic, mountainous region of Asturias on the northern coast of Spain has always stood apart from the rest of the country, says Bill Tuckey in the Independent on Sunday. Asturias alone never fell to the Moors – "elegant, pre-Romanesque... [continued]
Hotel of the week
Jumbo Hostel
The idea of sleeping in a jumbo jet parked on the end of a runway at Stockholm's busiest airport is "gloriously absurd", says Tam Leach in the Independent. It's also handy if you have an early morning flight to catch.... [continued]
