Rupert Parker
Travel journalist Rupert Parker is a writer, photographer and TV Producer. Although his special interests are food, wine and hiking, he writes about everything from wilderness adventure to gourmet spa tours and has nearly 100 countries under his belt. Still, every trip, there’s somewhere new to write about and his favourite destination is always the next one.
JC Stays: Twinpalms MontAzure, Phuket, Thailand
A new five star hotel where the soothing sounds of the Andaman Sea will gently lull you to sleep
In the footsteps of Napoleon
Get a taste of imperial exile on the Italian island of Elba
Leone Star
Our writer discovers how Sierra Leone is shaking off its troubled past to welcome tourists again
Colombia rediscoved
Why this South American country has gone from most dangerous to must visit
Botswana: Africa in focus
Shooting big game in Botswana - with a camera, on a photo safari with a difference
JC Stays: Las Caldas Villa Termal, Oviedo, Spain
Whether you want traditional or modern, active or relaxed, this spa resort is a perfect getaway
Slow train to Saigon: Vietnam by rail
A journey through history on a thousand-mile journey from Vietnam's north to south
JC Stays: The Alpina Gstaad, Switzerland
A modern recreation of a classic Swiss hotel - outstanding food and service without the stuffiness
Explore: Manitoba, Canada
It may not be easy to reach the north of Manitoba, Canada, but Rupert Parker discovers wildlife well worth the effort
Taking India's toy train
Our writer packs his cushion for a journey into the hills of India on Shimla’s historic railway
JC Stays: Iberostar Grand Hotel Portals Nous, Mallorca
This classy new five star designer hotel is for adults only and even has a Naughty Suite to prove it
Uncovering Ukraine
Travelling between two of Ukraine’s biggest cities, Rupert Parker discovers a remarkable country – and its often tragic history
Secret Indian Ocean: Mauritius’s little sister
Our writer discovers the Indian Ocean’s best kept secret, on the unspoiled island of Rodrigues
Pho Quoc: Vietnam’s island paradise
Our writer discovers the ‘new’ Vietnam, including unspoiled Pho Quoc, before the best of the old vanishes in the rush to tempt tourists to the country
Viva Mallorca: the island beyond the capital
The island's reputation as a family-friendly destination is well deserved - our writer discovers some of the other highlights beyond capital Palma
Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria
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