Nestled 1,000 miles off the coast of East Africa, the Seychelles is an enticing archipelago of 115 tropical islands – many uninhabited, some private island resorts – scattered across the Indian Ocean, writes NANCY BROWN.

TIM SETTERFIELD takes in the tropical Indian Ocean islands of Reunion and Mauritius on a supremely relaxing getaway

A luxury mobile game safari is the perfect way to get close to the wildlife in the Okavango Delta, as ANDREW EAMES discovers

Diverse South Africa is one of the world's great activity destinations. RICHARD TRILLO picks his five favourites

Taking a road trip is the ideal way to experience the natural wildlife and local culture, says JINI REDDY

With the launch of direct bmi flights to Agadir today, NICK BOULOS discovers there's more to the city than its beaches

NIKKI BARR immerses herself in the beauty of Egypt's underwater paradise during her learn-to-dive adventure

DEBORAH STONE gets a fascinating insight into ancient voodoo rituals and traditional ways of life on a cruise to unexplored shores

Gambia is where the summer goes off on its holiday says ALISON CHRISTIE

ANDREW FRASER enjoys sights, sun and souks in the Moroccan beach resort of Agadir...