Someone in The New York Times newsroom must clearly be in love with Cape Town – and they have very good reason to be

From 28th March, South African Airways will be operating a newer aircraft, the Airbus A330-200 on scheduled flights between London Heathrow and Johannesburg

Known for its gay-friendliness, we take a closer look at some of the best places to wine and dine in Cape Town, as visitors will be flocking to the Mother City for this auspicious event and all its LGBTQI-friendly fanfare.

In the wake of millions of vaguely disappointing Valentine’s Days, we jump on the Eurostar to show you how to have a really romantic weekend in Paris.

One of the best things about Africa is the fact that we sure know how to throw a damn good party and have a jol. We’re going to prove that there is no better place to get your groove on than at one of these Top Ten African festival events. All that remains is for you to book your ticket and get ready to dance, boogie and mingle

I saw a Bad Dog, off its leash, tearing up the tourism industry and South Africa’s image.

A reluctant Londoner puts a whole new twist on the idea of a jet-set lifestyle, making Barcelona practically a suburb of London

Samantha and Jared Sanford, both from Durban but now based in Greenwich, London, got married in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on 31 August 2013. Samantha told us how she went about planning her wedding from overseas and shares some brilliant tips for others wanting to get married in South Africa.

25 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, we visit this restless city to examine a very European transition into democracy

Those concerned that the fabled delights of this most civilised of pleasure-loving Mediterranean capitals have been spoiled by endless belt-tightening should take heart; stately Athens has seen off much worse in its time.

Much has been made of Chinese migration into Africa, but a growing number of South Africans are making the move in the other direction to become English teachers.

Why fly elsewhere by plane when one can fly by balloon on a stunningly quiet safari in South Africa?

A South African luxury game reserve has sparked controversy by offering tourists the chance to stay in a fake shanty town. The accommodation boasts wifi and underfloor heating, disguised by the stylish decor of corrugated iron and features such as a long-drop toilet. We explore the growing trend of “poverty tourism” for visitors to Africa and developing countries across the world.

South Africa’s Garden Route named 2014 Golf Destination of the Year for Africa and the Gulf States by global trade association of the golf tourism industry.

A week walking in Ireland is a week of softening: eyes trained to see jagged London switch to a diet of green hills, still lakes and moodily-lit ruins. Stomachs used to virtuous quinoa and the Paleo diet gently expand into a universe of potato-and-beer based cuisine. In short, we left for Ireland old and grey, and came back in the bloom of youth. Here’s why the Wicklow Way should be your next city break

The Mother City will spend 2014 showcasing the formidable creativity of our country and continent. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting Cape Town during its mandate as World Design Capital, look out for the following art and design events of international standard

This sunny island steeped in history is a lot more than picturesque. The Maltese have held their own for centuries, and offer the modern visitor a cohesive culture alive with echoes of every part of the Mediterranean. And, as one might expect for a country named for the Greek word for honey, food-lovers are in for an especially good time

Long awaited and hotly debated are The Lonely Planet’s annual ‘Best in Travel’ recommendations for the new year. Find out which cities won awards.

Aside from wide open spaces and rugged crags the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park offers a rich cultural heritage for those eager to strap on their hiking boots and head into the mountains. The mission: to seek out and admire the Berg’s rock art.

Adapt or Fly is a personal political comedy-trek along a familiar long tiptoe to freedom, through the minefields of racism and sexism that have always made up the tarmac of our political freeway.

Even though Namibia presents its challenges, there are beautiful people always willing to help you out of a tricky situation, says Lucky Makena.

Flightless is now motionless as well for a while…

Flightless Dave digs out the physical evidence of 3 months on the road… read em and weep!

The Telegraph Travel Awards has once again announced Cape Town as the best city to visit, but that is not the only award South Africa won this year.

The Mother City is pulling out all the stops this year to welcome visitors from South Africa and abroad. Aside from the breathtaking scenery and the lifestyle of the fairest Cape, the city has planned several major attractions to welcome holidaymakers