A royal welcome

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

‘We’re met by the full cacophony of life’

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

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

This week’s dream: a tall ship adventure in ...

Exciting ways to get away from it all