Jamaica: island of spice and spirit
Full of flavour ... a diner enjoys jerk chicken at a restaurant in Montego Bay.
The rum is famous, the coffee sublime but jerk chicken rules the roost in Jamaica, writes Andrew Marshall. Jamaicas sugary sand beach
Worlds top 10 scariest airports
Gibraltar Airport. Pinched in by the Mediterranean on its eastern flank and the Bay of Algeciras on its western side, the airports truncated runway stretches just 1828 metres and requires pinpoint precision.&
Nevis, Carribean island offers flight rebate to keep tourists coming
Luxury hotspot Nevis is offering tourists a rebate on the cost of their flights.
Hotels on an upmarket Caribbean island have decided to offer potential customers a rebate on the cost of their flight in a bid to k
Its on the house in old Havana
Pulsating ... life is lived on the streets.
Shaney Hudson has some extraordinarily good fun mixing with ordinary Cubans. We have just sat down to dinner when a sharp cry echoes up through the atrium. We freeze. Mo
The worlds hottest new hotels
In compiling its annual It List, Travel+Leisures editors once again visited hundreds of new hotels around the globe. So whether youre looking for a quick getaway or hoping to get away from it all, weve found the place for you.BEACH HOTELS
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Get up, stand up
At the islands only surf camp, Jamie Brisick becomes part of the family, sharing meals, music and some awesome waves. Ihave been in Jamaica for only a few hours but already I feel Ive been adopted by the Wilmot family. Out in the shimmering sea, two boys are sharing waves, their
Gigantic: worlds largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, nears completion
Oasis of the Seas, the worlds largest and most expensive cruise ship, arrives at its new home port in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Oasis of the Seas, the worlds largest and mo
A ship thats bigger by half
Oasis of the Seas, the worlds largest and most expensive cruise ship, arrives at its new home port in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Oasis of the Seas, the worlds largest and mo
Travel guide to Cuba | Rhythm and revolution
Salsa on the side ... musicians in the streets of Havana.
On the streets of old Havana, Tony Stephens sees the weight of history and the signs of change. The housemaid in the Hotel Nacional de Cuba arrives promptl
Travel guide to music in Havana, Cuba | Havana and all that jazz
Cuban collective ... musicians perform in the Bar Havana Club.
At a convent in the old part of town, Andra Jackson moves to a new beat at summer music school. As the festive, hip-moving rhythms of a Cuban band spi
Travel guide to Havana, Cuba | Colour me Cuban
Commercial-free zone ... street performers ensure there is no shortage of entertainment.
From galleries to markets to street art, creativity thrives in Havana, writes Shaney Hudson. Istep through the archway and f
Worlds top 10 best places to celebrate Christmas
1. BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK. For a refresher on the real meaning of Christmas, nothing compares to a pilgrimage to Jesus birthplace.
2. SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE, FINLAND. Rug up and hea
Travel guide to Boscas del Toro | Pirates on the horizon
Pirates and parrots ... a beach in Bocas del Toro.
On a sleepy archipelago in the Caribbean, Vanessa Woods finds treasure that the Spanish overlooked. Those pirates really knew how to do things. If you had to opt
Savings and style: top tips on souvenir shopping
Curiosity and creativity can fill your bags with souvenirs without emptying your wallet.
At a straw market in Freeport, Bahamas, a large conch shell became a conversation piece while we chatted with an outdoor ven
Travel guide to the West Indies | Runs, rum and sunshine
The bright side ... sunset over St Lucias Pitons.
As Twenty20 fans turn their attention to the West Indies, David Whitley declares its not just cricket. The Australian cricket team is heading to the West Indies fo
Space tourism experiences | Across the final frontier
Cosmic fashion ... space suits on display at the Kennedy Space Centre.
David Whitley launches himself on an exploration of the universe with feet firmly on Earth.The era of passenger flights into space isnt far aw
Marley and me
Son of Bob ... Damian Marley.
Patrick ONeil discovers hip-hop, bling and precious vinyl in his search for the reggae heartbeat.Id always thought that finding a Jamaican who didnt like reggae would be akin to findi
Allure of the Seas | Worlds biggest cruise ship review | Sea monster
The $US1.12 billion Allure of the Seas can carry 6400 passengers.
The size of the Allure of the Seas has unexpected advantages.
The main dining ro
Best ways to access money when travelling overseas | Tips
Travellers always seek the best deal on air fares, but when it comes to travel money its another story. Illustration: Michael Mucci.
Michael Gebecki shares his tips on the best ways with money overseas. MOST travellers
Deals: Turkish treasures, unwind in Bali
Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey. Photograph by istock. Image can be re-used.SHD TRAVEL OCT 10 TRIPOLOGIST.Istanbul, Turkey, Islam, Mosque, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet District, Traditionally Turkish, Architecture
