Wednesday August 2 2023, 14:55pm
Still yearning for a hot summer break, or planning ahead for much-needed autumn or winter sun? There’s still plenty of choice out there, whatever your go-to getaway might be. A tranquil beachside recharge, stimulating city stay or high-octane adventure – it’s your call.
To help you decide, here’s a suitcase of exceptional escapes – from a hip European art hotel, luxurious Mallorcan all-inclusive or palatial Arabian Gulf resort to expert-led archaeological tours, Moroccan adventures or a wildlife safari in the South Atlantic. And if you’re feeling particularly flush, there’s one of the world’s finest yacht charters.
Incredible wildlife, astonishing geography, inspiring landscapes… The Falklands, an archipelago of two main islands and 700 smaller ones, offers one of the southern hemisphere’s most rewarding travel experiences for visitors fascinated by nature.
Lying 400 miles off the coast of South America, the islands buzz with wildlife. Here live no fewer than five species of penguin, including the world’s largest population of the gentoo variety, and a million penguins nest on the islands every year. There are breeding colonies of seals and sea lions, as well as 220 bird species, including the endemic Cobb’s wren.