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The Persian Gulf: 1,001 landscapes

The Persian Gulf: 1,001 landscapes

Never-ending skyscrapers, luxury shopping centres and skiing resorts in the middle of the desert… The taste for excess in the biggest cities of the Persian Gulf needs no introduction. But few travellers know that they can visit this region differently, where magical moments off the beaten track in the heart of still-untouched natural settings, far from the thronging crowds, await. From Abu Dhabi to the Sultanate of Oman, explore these richly contrasting lands.

Six truly colourful destinations

Six truly colourful destinations

Shaped over centuries by geological and climate evolutions, these landscapes remain engraved in the memories of lucky visitors forever. From Réunion to South Africa via Italy, here are six destinations worth discovering for their unique and varied colours.

The top 5 most beautiful primary forests in the world

The top 5 most beautiful primary forests in the world

Virgin forests contribute to environmental balance and are the true guardians of biodiversity. These woodlands, which have never been exploited or influenced by humans, are found in both tropical and temperate zones, and constitute landscapes of unspoilt beauty. Here is an overview of five of these outstanding protected areas.

The idyllic islands of the North Atlantic

The idyllic islands of the North Atlantic

Take a walk on the tropical side of the United Kingdom.
The Pacific islands do not have a monopoly on white sand beaches, palm trees and turquoise water. The landscapes in the North Atlantic are equally beautiful, inviting you to daydream and enjoy.

Wallis and Futuna: lose yourself in the South Pacific

Wallis and Futuna: lose yourself in the South Pacific

In distant Oceania, where seafarers can go days without sighting land, there is a kingdom consisting of three islands. These three tiny dots are French territories and, located 16,000km from Paris, they are the furthest reaches of the French Republic – welcome to Wallis and Futuna!

Zanzibar, a tiny African pearl off the coast of Tanzania

Zanzibar, a tiny African pearl off the coast of Tanzania

Like Ushuaia, Dakar or even Petropavlovsk, Zanzibar is one of those destinations that you can’t necessarily point to on a world map, but whose name is enough to spark the wildest of dreams. But what if you’re no longer content to just dream? Head for this gem of the Indian Ocean, located off the east African coast just a stone’s throw from the coast of Tanzania!

Solo travel: treat yourself to a cruise

Solo travel: treat yourself to a cruise

Treating yourself to a cruise is no longer reserved for couples or families. The sense of freedom, the comforting and friendly setting for memorable encounters, including with yourself…

Roaring 40s, Furious 50s, Screaming 60s

Roaring 40s, Furious 50s, Screaming 60s

The zephyr, mistral, sirocco, autan… All conjuring to mind the image of bodies braced against the gale and hands straining to keep hats on heads. Other winds sweep over the Southern Ocean, known as the Roaring 40s, Furious 50s and Screaming 60s. To find out more, let us set sail for a voyage deep into the Southern Hemisphere

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