May 2009

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Zulu Dawn

Zulu Dawn

Historian David Rattray was a man capable of bringing the past to life and focusing attention on an often forgotten region of South Africa. Angus Begg finds an enduring legacy

Desert Island Bliss

Desert Island Bliss

A unique environmental project is transforming Sir Bani Yas island into a lush tropical resort populated with a Noah’s Ark of animals, reports Christina Pfeiffer

Where To Stay: 360° Leti

Where To Stay: 360° Leti

High in the Himalayas, the hotel provides an unforgettable experience

Should The Elgin Marbles Return To Greece?

Should The Elgin Marbles Return To Greece?

The opening of the new Acropolis museum in June will heat up the debate about the Elgin marbles

Old Masters In Vienna

Old Masters In Vienna

The Age of Rembrandt exhibition at Vienna’s Albertina brings together 150 works by 70 artists from the Golden Age of [...]

Vietnam’s Caravelle Marks 50 Years

Vietnam’s Caravelle Marks 50 Years

One of Asia’s most famous hotels celebrates its 50th birthday this year. 
Now extensively refurbished and with a new 24-storey tower [...]