Melilla, spain

The Saadians – the Arabic dynasty that took Marrakech and ruled Morocco from the mid-16th century until 1659 – were hugely wealthy. Having conquered Timbuktu, they controlled the gold trade of west Af

Where ancient history meets Mediterranean charm

Experience a timeless blend of history and Mediterranean beauty

Some of the oldest stays on Kenya’s Lamu archipelago are part of a new wave of projects tackling the environmental and economic challenges these remote islands now face

Those in the know are booking ‘shoulder season’ trips to places where the sun still shines, the heat is bearable, prices are lower and the crowds have gone. Here are our top five

A new project highlighting significant stops on Spain’s cultural routes serves up some little-heard histories and fewer crowds