Shore thing: The island's striking coastline

Kangaroo Island: Land of hops and glories

The air is pure, the land is rugged and the native wildlife brings even the most committed urbanite closer to Mother Nature

Glowing for gold: a lamp store in the Spice Bazaar

48 Hours In: Istanbul

Mosques, mansions and markets: Turkey's biggest city has plenty to intrigue the weekend visitor. Twenty years since he first prescribed the perfect 48 hours here, Simon Calder returns

Dune roaming: Real Arab culture in Abu Dhabi

Matthew Teller heads out of the city to the villages and oases where the traditional Emirati way of life still holds sway

Tallinn Christmas market lasts for 40 days this year

Travel By Numbers: Christmas markets

Ben Ross calculates the appeal of traditional festive shopping in Europe

Discover the dramatic volcanic landscape of Lanzarote

A vivid reminder that you are a stranger in a strange land

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British Airways merged with Spanish carrier Iberia this week

How will the deal really affect the operations of our national airline?

...and puts the questions every customer wants to ask to BA chief executive Willie Walsh

City of spires: the gothic edifice of King's College Chapel

48 Hours In: Cambridge

Take a punt on the picturesque university city this winter and you'll be rewarded with fine architecture and food, a classical music festival and an outdoor ice rink.

24-Hour Room Service: Mazagan Beach Resort, Morocco

Stars come out for a glittering new resort

Good vibrations: the beach at Boscombe; surfers catch waves made by the new artificial reef

Trail of the unexpected: Surfers set for Dorset

Bournemouth's long-awaited artificial reef has opened for surfers. Ben Mondy tests the water

The lobby combines intimacy with a stylish punch. Ascend to roof level for the pool, bars and restaurants

Stay the night: Le Gray, Beirut

The long-awaited arrival of this chic hotel confirms the Lebanese capital has regained its old spirit

Peak practice: enjoy a hike up Mount Teide

Journey to the top of Mount Teide

The ultimate day hike

Wide open spaces: walkers in King's Park, Perth

Traveller's Guide To: Western Australia

Rugged red earth, great wines and a stunning coastline set against deep blue skies... head west to explore a classic Australian state

A group of nuns walk along the square in front of the Church of San Francisco in the historic center of Quito

City Slicker in Quito

The capital of Ecuador is celebrating 200 years of independence with a multimillion dollar boost. Sarah Gilbert offers a guide for new and returning visitors

On The Road: The East African market where the brands come cheap

I am trying to decide between a Gap shirt and a Guess top. My partner has a carrier bag containing a pair of Adidas trainers and a Versace tie. We're not in a Dubai shopping mall or a Manhattan department store. We're shopping at an open market in Kisumu, a dusty little backwater on the shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya.