wildlife (17 community guides)

Venture deep into the jungle, where monkeys clamber over ruined temples, and prepare to unleash your inner Mowgli on a magical adventure into the heart of the Mayan empire... read more »

Rainforests, orang-utans, national parks... the often overlooked island of Borneo has much to offer those looking for something different... read more »

Borneo is a land of mystery, an exotic, untamed destination. Following the headhunters' trail makes for a uniquely cultural experience, as modern life merges gently with ancient customs... read more »

Fancy yourself as Indiana Jones exploring lost cities and lush jungle but without the leaches, bugs and hardship? Try an all inclusive holiday on Mexico's Caribbean coast... read more »

If you are looking for spectacular scenery, an abundance of wildlife, and plenty of outdoor activities, then Mpumalanga is for you. Just look out for the hippos crossing!... read more »

To most people, the Cayman Islands are all about offshore banking or diving - which means the perfect beaches, wild interiors and cultural diversity are among the world's best-kept secrets... read more »

For those looking for a reasonably-priced city break, Lisbon has plenty to offer, with cultural highlights, beaches and (perhaps the best secret of all) an amazing campsite... read more »

Forget Sweden's reputation for being expensive - with a weak Swedish Krona your holiday cash goes further in Stockholm than you might imagine... read more »

The warm air smells of wet flowers, a chorus of frogs celebrates the end of the morning rainstorm and, as the sun bursts through the last of the clouds, the gardens of Ubud, in central Bali, wake up... read more »

If you're searching for an island off the beaten tourist track, look no further than the UK's Bristol Channel. Here you will find Flat Holm, an undiscovered haven that's just waiting to be explored... read more »

Cagliari is Sardinia’s stunning capital city, perched on the rocks above a bustling port with the longest stretch of beach in Italy and guarded by medieval towers and walls... read more »

Greece’s highest mountain may appear intimidating at first glance - but the ascent is easier than it looks... read more »

From big seeds to bigger tortoises, from bat stew to Creole curry, there's more to the Seychelles than just stunning beaches ... read more »

With a superb position on the Arabian Gulf, Sharjah is fast becoming a fashionable destination for a relaxing break. But it also has plenty to offer the culturally-inspired traveller... read more »

Kenya's perfect white beaches, lapped by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, are glorious - but there's more to see in Malindi than sand... read more »

Cape Town’s boast that it enjoys the most dramatic setting of any city in the world might just be true. This verdant oasis, sandwiched between mountains and sea, is, quite simply, stunning... read more »

Those who pass through the wild and beautiful Samaria Gorge in Crete are rewarded with a sense of achievement and, according to legend, eternal youth... read more »