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Trafalgar's Africa expansion highlights increased interest in continent

Trafalgar's Africa expansion highlights increased interest in continentA lot more solo travelers and families are looking at Africa as an option.

Din over open skies dies in a whimper

Din over open skies dies in a whimperThe deal that ended the U.S.-Gulf States open-skies dispute largely maintains the status quo.

Trafalgar doing tours to sub-Saharan Africa

Trafalgar doing tours to sub-Saharan AfricaStarting this December, travelers will for the first time be able to book a Trafalgar trip to the countries of Namibia,...

Preserving Africa

Preserving AfricaTo many Westerners, Africa is a massive frontier teeming with wildlife but largely devoid of humans. Conservationists say that...

British Airways to debut direct London-Durban serviceThe overnight service to the South African city will launch in late October.

Experience the Maasai Olympics in Kenya

Experience the Maasai Olympics in KenyaThe event, which takes place in Kenya in mid-December, matches Maasai warriors head to head in traditional and contemporary...

Mandela centenary celebrations kick off in South Africa

Mandela centenary celebrations kick off in South AfricaAn app that offers details on 100 historical landmarks and sites in the iconic figure's life and a 10-day Celebrating Mandela's...

Sheraton makes its debut in MaliThe opening of the 200-room Sheraton Bamako Hotel this month marked Marriott International's premier in the West African...

All players in open skies dispute claim victory

All players in open skies dispute claim victoryDespite all the claims of victory, analysts voiced skepticism that the agreement reached by the U.S. and the United Arab...

Tanzania's glamping adventures do wild with style

Tanzania's glamping adventures do wild with styleResponding to the growing demand for silence and calm, "glamping" (upscale camping) has become a popular trend, especially in...

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