Portia Jones

With its dramatic coast rising to spectacular mountains, plus pretty market towns and a trendy young capital city, there’s an embarrassment of riches for travellers to discover in Wales

Knowing how to get the best deals on flights can be the difference between booking that big trip or staying at home. But finding those elusive cheap flights is easier said than done, especially as air fares continue to rise.

Whether you’re there to indulge in afternoon tea, mooch around Tudor villages or explore the outstanding countryside, here’s where to lay your head in this historic country

Think the sunshine state is all theme parks, water rides and child-oriented beaches? It has all that, but much more besides for a sophisticated stay that happens to be family-friendly, too.

Powerful marketing tool or the root of all evil? Portia Jones considers the role of Instagram in 21st-century travel.

With its palm-fringed bays, shallow reefs and rustic rum bars, the Caribbean offers some of the world’s best tropical beach breaks.

This west Africa country is home to rich equatorial rainforest and incredible wildlife, just waiting to be discovered by a new wave of intrepid visitors. But, Portia Jones asks: is Gabon ready to become a mass tourism destination?

Palm-fringed beaches, azure-blue waters and laid-back island vibes, the Florida Keys feel more like a tropical Caribbean getaway than part of the USA.

Aptly named “Smoky Bay” in Old Norse — thanks to Iceland’s steamy hot springs — Reykjavik has evolved from humble fishing port to proud capital. Don’t let its diminutive appearance fool you; this city packs a cultural punch.