After time spent immersing yourself in the temples, cities and nature of the country, many people opt to spend some time relaxing on or near a beach. Here, our specialists pick out some less-known beaches from around the world, places that remain unspoilt and away from the tourists crowds.
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Rebecca Smith, one of our central America specialists describes her trip to the magnificent Copper Canyon in the north of Mexico.
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For humans travel is a passion or an enjoyable break from daily life but for some species it’s a necessity and one that take’s them considerable distances in search of food or as a means of escaping predators. Here we look at some of the most spectacular migrations that can be witnessed around the world.
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Belize is well-known for its superb reefs and sparkling turquoise sea but as I discovered on a recent research trip, there is so much more to the country than the reef alone. It is overflowing with vast expanses of wild untouched rainforest, over 900 fascinating ancient Mayan ruins, raucous wildlife, thriving tropical fruit and cacao plantations, over 500 species of beautiful birds and is a cultural melting pot that makes the very nature of the Belizean people both intriguing and unique.
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We asked our specialists which destinations offer particularly good value for the coming year. We see plenty of offers in the newspapers and on the web for low-priced tours, but these invariably cut a lot of corners, so we also stressed that the trips needed to be the ‘complete experience’ and not less than two weeks. Here are some of their suggestions.
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Nothing draws people together like food, whether it’s the preparation or sitting down to taste local delicacies, barriers are broken down and conversation flows. We asked our specialists to choose some of their favourite culinary experiences from around the world.
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Guatemala is a country with a rich cultural heritage and a diverse population, ranging from the Garifuna in the east to the Spaniards around the colonial city of Antigua and the Mayans in the Western highlands.
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As Cuba celebrates 50 years since the Revolution, Martha Perez, one of Audley’s guides in Cuba, discusses becoming a guide, Cuban life and her views on the future of her country.
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This year our specialists have been exploring some of the lesser-known, yet equally incredible areas to gain a greater insight into the country and enhance the trips that we design for clients. Sarah Powell has discovered some real gems.
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Mexico and Guatemala are well known for their ancient civilisations; their much visited and impressive archaeological sites of Teotihuacán and Tikal are firmly on the travellers’ map. However, on Sara Wells’ recent journey through the two countries, she discovered an off the beaten track world of coffee plantations, indigenous highland towns with colourful ancient culture, spectacular scenery and vibrant and chaotic markets.
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Joanne Soddy explores Belize, the diminutive Central American country with a huge capacity for surprise.
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Nick Coates, a director at Audley, explains why he was actually glad he went to a business conference.
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The restoration of old Havana reveals some fascinating sights to Pat Chase.
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High volcanoes, rich forests and beach wildlife in Costa Rica.
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