Spice of life

The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius proves to be so much more than a ‘fly-and-flop’ beach getaway. Sharon Parsons discovers a place with an astonishing heritage and unique culture waiting to be explored and celebrated

Once you’ve tried laughing, living and ‘liming’ on Anguilla – a small Caribbean island with a mighty soul – you’ll have no trouble imagining paradise

Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. “Oh, there it goes – that wee one’s for the pot.” The mussel in my hand slowly and silently hinges shut, like a lid on a fancy electronic bin. “If it closes completely that’s

IN THE SCOTTISH ARCHIPELAGO, FARM FLAVOURS AND SEAFOOD SPECIALITIES ABOUND

“Have you tried nutmeg?,’’ the driver asked, as we made our way to our hotel. “You really must try our beautiful spices – nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, cloves and more.” And, of course, chocolate. The l

CATHY grunted as she struggled to open a jar of marmalade. Standing tall and athletic, amidst boxes piled high on the scarred wooden table in her new farmhouse kitchen, she inhaled the scents of woods