The Sphynx and the pyramid of Khafre (Chefren) in Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo

Travel FAQs: Egypt

Simon Calder: Given the present unrest, what are the options for travellers in Egypt or planning to go?

Past perfect: Guests arrive at the Falaknuma Palace

Hyderabad: Empire state re-building

This Indian city, with its rich history and culture, deserves a higher profile with British travellers. By Sankha Guha, Travelling man.

48 Hours In: Macau

The former Portuguese colony is the Las Vegas of the East – but you can bet that's not all the territory offers. By James Palmer

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Durban: This unsung city is on a winning streak

City Slicker: Tourists will benefit from the legacy of the World Cup in Durban. Emily Dugan offers ideas for new and returning visitors.

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The Austrian resort is shaking off its traditional image, says Stephen Wood

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Ask the Traveller: Tunisian unrest

I booked with Thomas Cook for four of us to go to Tunisia on 27 February.

Grounded: aircraft wait at Heathrow after thick fog caused cancellations

Traveller's Guide: Airline passengers' rights

Cancelled flight? Package holiday not what you expected? Simon Calder lays down the law

Ship shape: Christianshavn has a bohemian way of life

48 Hours In: Copenhagen

Chris Gibson: Banish the winter blues in Denmark's capital of cool, where the Gl�gg flows as freely as the culture.

The bold and the beautiful: An ongoing refurbishment has injected new life in the hotel's interiors with a palette of strong colour

Stay the night: The feathers, Woodstock

The Feathers trades on history, but its refurbished style will suit modern tastes, says Adrian Mourby

Board room: Bailiffscourt is laying on traditional pastimes

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Market forces: Women make their way through a bazaar in Tehran

Iran: A journey from Tehran to Esfahan reveals a country of beauty and poetry

Christina Patterson discovers an illustrious past and a complicated present-day outlook on the world

Cold comfort: A Sami tepee village on the tundra

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The Arctic: Scandinavians have visited the Arctic in summer for years. Could a new package tempt Brits to join them, asks Adrian Mourby

Hop stuff: An abundance of wildlife can be found on Kangaroo Island

Australia: Deals Down Under

As Australia Day dawns, you may feel that the only thing stopping you from visiting this wild and wonderful country is the punishing exchange rate. David Whitley helps you bag a bargain

Dream sequence: This is the third cruise liner in Disney's fleet

Disney cruise: Cast away with Mickey and friends

Last week, Disney launched its latest cruise ship with fireworks, flumes and a fairy godmother. Simon Usborne was dazzled by the spectacle

Nature and nurture: A family of Maasai giraffe

Selous Game Reserve: A safari above all others

The game reserve in Tanzania is home to stunning wildlife, but it's the giraffes that really stand out – and not just for the obvious reason

Where the weird things are: The gharial - a croc with a knobbly nose

This bizarre crocodilian from northern India, is hardly the killer that Mr Dundee brags about. Granted, it looks the real deal: big tail, knobbly back, the works. But those skinny jaws are like some Toy Story nightmare – as though an evil child has replaced the head with pliers.

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