Life’s a beach

Head to Mauritius for powder-soft beaches, jungle waterfalls and Creole charm

Do you dream of picture-perfect islands, long, pristine beaches and endless sunshine? Then put the Maldives at the top of your once-in-a-lifetime travel wish list. Comprising 1,192 islands dotted acro

I ’m projectile vomiting into a pool of light from my headtorch, the rest of the night reduced to strange noises and shadows in the jungle around me. I’m down to my last clean T-shirt, I can’t find my

Think ‘dream holiday destination’, and no doubt images of the magical Maldives come to mind. Simon Lang flies out to the remote atolls to discover whether reality lives up to the fantasy

Whether you’re seeking an off-the-beaten-track adventure or a new perspective on a classic destination, there’s a cruise to make your island-hopping fantasy real

A small eco-village owned and run by a British family is the perfect base to explore the surprising beauty of Lanzarote, says Helena Lang