In Focus

The Outlook Travel Team puts a featured travel destination in focus and explores everything from essential cities, to cultural hubs, to hidden gems.

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Luxembourg City In Focus

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Built on the foundations of a formidable fortress, history and culture can be found at every turn in Luxembourg City.

The Namib Sand Sea

The Namib Sand Sea in Focus

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Widely considered the oldest desert on Earth and one of the largest in Africa, the Namib Sand Sea has an astonishing history of aridity that…

Red granite rocks and hills nearby Twyfelfontein, Namibia

Twyfelfontein in Focus

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Renowned for being home to one of the largest single groupings of ancient engraved images in Southern Africa, the ancient rock engravings of Twyfelfontein comprise…

Grenada

Spicemas In Focus

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A vibrant celebration of African, European, and Caribbean traditions, Spicemas is held annually on the island of Grenada in early August.

Alameda Gardens

Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park in Focus

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The Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park is home to a vast collection of both exotic and native species and is the only registered wildlife sanctuary in…

View of coastline of Muttrah district of Muscat during sunset, Oman.

Muscat in Focus

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The epicentre of Oman, Muscat’s recent industrial renaissance is interwoven amongst the capital city’s history, which dates back to the antiquity and is represented by…

Puerto Vallarta

The Beaches of Puerto Vallarta In Focus

Beaches are the calling card of Puerto Vallarta, with the two most central favourites, Los Muertos and Olas Altas, near its main square.

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Nicosia In Focus

Cyprus’ capital and largest city, Nicosia, resembles a rich tapestry of history, a mosaic of centuries and eras which came before.

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L’Eixample In Focus

L’Eixample was born as Barcelona began to outgrow its burgeoning population, fuelled by the industrial growth of the 19th century.

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Seogwipo In Focus

Seogwipo offers a quieter, more secluded alternative to Jeju City and is the perfect gateway to exploring the volcanic southern coast.

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South Australia

Adelaide In Focus

Recently voted the world’s third most liveable city, eclectic Adelaide is home to over 70 percent of South Australia’s population.

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Gibraltar Nature Reserve In Focus

The Rock of Gibraltar is a monolithic limestone promontory, the upper area of which is mostly covered by a protected nature reserve.

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Cabo San Lucas In Focus

Cabo San Lucas is reputed worldwide as an iconic vacation destination for those looking for luxury amidst spectacular scenery.

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Cape Town In Focus

Nowhere is the heritage of South Africa more prevalent than in the captivating city of Cape Town, capital of the Rainbow Nation.

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Día de los Muertos In Focus

Celebrated between 31st October and 2nd November, Día de los Muertos marks the period when the souls of the dead return to the worldly realm.

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Manila In Focus

Manila is an underrated historic city where ancient monuments rub shoulders with skyscrapers and shanty towns.

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Ho Chi Minh City In Focus

Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis on the move, ancient Chinese temples rubbing shoulders with glitzy malls and skyscrapers.

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Malé In Focus

The island’s capital of Malé offers a glimpse into the Maldives culture, and to experience life the way most of the locals do.

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