Africa

7 of the world's top tree-house hotels

7 of the world's top tree-house hotels

For those who want to go out on a limb on their next vacation
Egypt hotel goes alcohol-free, creates women-only floor

Egypt hotel goes alcohol-free, creates women-only floor

Hotel at second largest Red Sea city takes a drier approach to tourism
Japan OKs 787 Dreamliners to fly again

Japan OKs 787 Dreamliners to fly again

Decision follows directive from U.S. aviation authorities
Egypt resumes Luxor balloon flights

Egypt resumes Luxor balloon flights

Hot air balloon rides have been banned in Luxor since February accident that killed 19 tourists
Southern Africa's best boutique safari reserves

Southern Africa's best boutique safari reserves

Love the smell of elephant manure in the morning? It's even better when experienced in Africa's smaller reserves
Africa’s 10 best national parks

Africa’s 10 best national parks

For many, Africa is safari. But it's a big continent. Here's where to find the most outstanding trips
4 best places for photographing big cats

4 best places for photographing big cats

Lions, tigers, pumas, jaguars -- all it takes to spot the fearsome feline foursome is an annoying alarm clock and a reliable guide
Zambia’s first budget air carrier announced

Zambia’s first budget air carrier announced

New airline could bring air travel to “those who have never flown before”
Russian photographer apologizes for pyramid pics

Russian photographer apologizes for pyramid pics

Vadim Makhorov explains how he climbed on the Great Pyramids and why he did it
Forbidden photos from Egyptian Pyramids

Forbidden photos from Egyptian Pyramids

A Russian traveler's spectacular -- but illegal -- snaps provide a rarely seen view of the Egypt attraction

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