Seeking the girl from Ipanema, in Ipanema
12 February 2012 12:00 AM
Slice Of The City: Rio de Janeiro - On a beachside walk through the world's most sensual city, Graeme Green finds music and fashion are still always the passion
Widescreen wonders: Arizona’s 100 years of statehood
10 February 2012 11:30 AM
The Grand Canyon State celebrates its centenary this week, but the cinematic drama of its iconic landscapes has a timeless appeal for travellers.
Santiago: Poetry and motion in Chile's capital
05 February 2012 12:00 AM
Santiago carries reminders of a troubled past, but Simone Kane discovers that art and architecture are much in evidence too
Road trip: Joel Sternfeld's Arizona
04 February 2012 12:00 AM
Drive past grand dams and the Grand Canyon – in the tyre tracks of a king of colour photography.
Tropical treasures of the natural kind
29 January 2012 12:00 AM
The Cayman Islands may be known as a tax haven, but for Cathy Winston it's the rare butterflies and blue iguanas that raise her interest rate
On the edge in Newfoundland's capital
29 January 2012 12:00 AM
Slice Of The City: St John's - One of the most fascinating and historic of Canada's cities will soon be only a five-hour flight from the UK, says Simon Calder
Traveller's guide: Affordable Caribbean
28 January 2012 12:00 AM
A week in Barbados for £549? Act fast and it's all yours. Fred Mawer guides you to the best island bargains, with budget holidays for all seasons.
Jackson Pollock: Painting a picture of long island
25 January 2012 12:00 AM
Jackson Pollock would have turned 100 this weekend. Chris Coplans travels to New York state to explore the locations that inspired the artist during his short and turbulent life
Brooklyn: Bite the Big Apple
22 January 2012 12:00 AM
Move over Manhattan – New York’s finest flavours are now found in Brooklyn
The Caribbean: Come on in, the water's lovely!
18 January 2012 12:00 AM
Sandy shores and warm weather make the Caribbean the perfect family playground
Chicago on a plate
18 January 2012 12:00 AM
The capital of the Midwest may be home to some of the best chefs in the US and boast an eclectic culinary scene, but the Windy City still has a taste for hot dogs and pizza
Deals of the week: Barcelona, Brussels, Indian Ocean islands
18 January 2012 12:00 AM
Less than £200... Summer flights
Spanish airline Vueling has announced it is due to start direct flights from Southampton to its main hub at Barcelona's El Prat airport from 23 June this year, just in time for the summer season. Tickets to the Catalan capital – with its vibrant Gaudi architecture, gourmet cuisine and glorious beaches – are available to book now via the website, with return fares starting at €140 (£116). Vueling.com
Travel Challenge: A Californian fly-drive holiday
14 January 2012 12:00 AM
Each week we invite three companies to offer us their best deal for a specific holiday. Today: a two-week road trip in California. Prices are per person, based on two people travelling together. Each includes car hire, room-only accommodation and flights from Heathrow on Monday 5 March.
Strike gold in northern California
08 January 2012 12:00 AM
On a road trip along Highway 49, Roger Thomas is transported back in time via the state's former mining towns
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