Amazing alvor!

Relax in the sunshine on the paradise island of Boa Vista

Thermal springs, nature walks and views to die for! The Azores may be small, but this mighty island off the coast of Portugal has plenty to offer

Exciting ways to get away from it all

Once a quiet fishing village west of Lisbon, Cascais became an unlikely hive of activity during the Second World War, attracting regal refugees and intelligence operatives in equal measure. Russell Higham investigates its enduring glamour–and its connection to Casino Royale

‘I’m thrilled to discover ancient fossils in the sand’

From the buzz of the city to the desert dust – the gateway to the Sahara is next level