Travel guides
Honest, in-depth guides to the destinations we cover — when to go, where to stay, and what a trip really costs.
Vacances solo après 50 ans, destinations pas chères
Vacances solo à 50 ans sans se ruiner. Portugal, Maroc, Crète, Albanie : destinations, budget par jour, pièges à éviter et agences spécialisées pour voyageurs solos.
Best all-inclusive resorts in Zanzibar — and are they worth it?
All-inclusive in Zanzibar: which resorts do it well, what's really covered, where they're located and whether all-inclusive is worth it versus bed & breakfast on the island.
Where to get 5-star luxury on a budget: best-value destinations
The destinations where a five-star hotel costs a fraction of what it would elsewhere — from Zanzibar to Oman's mountains — so your luxury budget goes further.
Best luxury & honeymoon resorts in Zanzibar
The best luxury and honeymoon resorts in Zanzibar — design hideaways, private villas and barefoot five-stars — by area, with what makes each special and roughly what you'll pay.
Essaouira vs Marrakech: which should you visit (or both)?
Essaouira or Marrakech? A clear comparison of vibe, weather, beaches, prices and how to combine both on one Morocco trip.
Where to stay in Jericoacoara, Brazil: best pousadas in the village
Where to stay in Jericoacoara — in the sandy-street village near the dunes and beach — with the best pousadas, budget tips and how to reach this remote Brazilian beach paradise.
Riad vs hotel in Essaouira: which should you book?
Riad or hotel in Essaouira? An honest comparison of atmosphere, location, pools, families, price and service — so you book the right kind of stay for your trip.
Best time to visit Essaouira: weather, wind & crowds
When to visit Essaouira — the windy season, the warmest months, the Gnaoua festival and when hotel prices are lowest on Morocco's Atlantic coast.
Where to stay in Aswan, Egypt: best Nile-view hotels & Nubian guesthouses
Where to stay in Aswan — the Nile corniche, Elephantine Island or a colourful Nubian village guesthouse — with the best hotels, budget options and what makes each special.
The best travel websites for planning your next trip (2026)
Our pick of the best travel websites for inspiration, planning and booking — from the French travel magazine Allovoyages to the tools we use to compare, route and reserve a trip.
Where to stay in Gjirokastër, Albania: best Ottoman-era stays
Where to stay in Gjirokastër — the UNESCO old bazaar and stone-house quarter — with the best traditional guesthouses and boutique hotels, budget tips and what to expect.
Zanzibar on a budget: how much does a trip really cost?
A realistic budget breakdown for Zanzibar — hotels, food, transfers and excursions — plus practical tips to keep costs down without missing the highlights.
Best cheap hotels & riads in Essaouira (under $50 a night)
Where to find good cheap hotels and riads in Essaouira under $50 — the best-value picks in the medina and beyond, plus tips to keep your Morocco trip affordable.
Beachfront vs town: where to stay on a beach holiday
Should you book a beachfront hotel or stay in town? The real trade-offs — price, noise, convenience, food and views — so you choose the right base for your beach trip.
9 hotel booking mistakes that cost you money (and how to avoid them)
The most common hotel booking mistakes — from ignoring the total price to skipping reviews and booking the wrong area — and simple fixes that save money and disappointment.
Where to stay in Watamu, Kenya: best beach hotels
Where to stay in Watamu — along the marine-park beaches of Turtle Bay and Watamu Beach, from boutique resorts to budget guesthouses — with what to expect and booking tips.
Where to stay in Amed, Bali: best dive & beach hotels
Where to stay in Amed, Bali — Jemeluk, Lipah, Bunutan and the quieter coves — for diving, snorkelling and black-sand calm, with budget tips and what each bay is like.
How many days in Zanzibar? Ideal trip lengths (3, 5, 7 days)
How long to spend in Zanzibar — sample itineraries for 3, 5 and 7 days covering Stone Town, the beaches and the best day trips.
Best beachfront & sea-view hotels in Essaouira
The best beachfront and sea-view hotels in Essaouira — on Boulevard Mohammed V and by the ramparts — with what the wind means for your stay and roughly what you'll pay.
Hotel star ratings vs guest scores: what should you actually trust?
Star ratings or guest review scores — which matters more when booking a hotel? How each works, where they mislead, and how to read reviews like a pro.
Best time to visit Zanzibar: month-by-month weather, prices & crowds
A complete month-by-month guide to the best time to visit Zanzibar — the two dry seasons, the rains, water temperature, seaweed, festivals and exactly when hotel prices drop.
Where to stay in Nizwa, Oman: best hotels for the interior
Where to stay in Nizwa — near the fort and souq, or up in the cool Jebel Akhdar mountains — with the best hotels, budget options and how to use Nizwa as a base for Oman's interior.
Riads, pousadas, overwater & more: hotel types explained
A plain-English guide to hotel types around the world — riads, pousadas, guesthouses, boutique hotels, all-inclusive resorts and more — so you book the right kind of stay.
Where to stay in Zanzibar: Nungwi vs Kendwa vs Paje vs Stone Town
The honest neighbourhood guide to where to stay in Zanzibar — Nungwi, Kendwa, Stone Town, Paje and the east coast compared by vibe, beach, tides, price and who each area suits best.
Where to stay in Ella, Sri Lanka: best hotels with a view
Where to stay in Ella — in the walkable town, or in the hillside boutique hotels with tea-country and Ella Gap views — plus budget tips for Sri Lanka's hill-country favourite.
Where to stay in Essaouira: medina vs beach vs dunes
The neighbourhood guide to where to stay in Essaouira — the walled medina, the beach on Boulevard Mohammed V, the quiet dunes resorts and surfy Diabat — compared by vibe, price and who each suits.
Where to stay in Kazbegi (Stepantsminda): best hotels & guesthouses
Where to stay in Kazbegi, Georgia — Stepantsminda town, guesthouses with Gergeti Trinity Church views, and design hotels facing Mount Kazbek — with budget tips and what to expect.
Where to stay in Étretat: best hotels near the cliffs
Where to stay in Étretat, Normandy — by the famous cliffs, in the village centre or near the seafront — with the best hotels, budget tips and when to book for this popular day-trip town.
Best beachfront hotels in Zanzibar (by area, for every budget)
The best beachfront hotels in Zanzibar, area by area — from swimmable Kendwa and lively Nungwi to the quiet north-east — with what to expect and roughly what you'll pay.
All-inclusive vs bed & breakfast: which should you book?
All-inclusive or B&B? An honest comparison of cost, convenience, food variety and which type of hotel suits beach resorts, cities and remote destinations.
Best riads in Essaouira — and what a riad stay is really like
The best riads in Essaouira for every budget, plus an honest look at what staying in a riad is actually like — courtyards, rooftops, breakfast, and how to pick the right one.
Where to stay in Baños, Ecuador: best hotels & spa stays
Where to stay in Baños de Agua Santa — the walkable town centre near the thermal baths, or the hillside hotels with volcano views — plus budget tips for Ecuador's adventure capital.
Best cheap hotels & guesthouses in Zanzibar (under $80 a night)
Where to find good cheap hotels and guesthouses in Zanzibar under $80 — the best-value areas, real picks, and how to keep costs down without ending up far from the beach.
8 underrated beach destinations with cheap hotels
Eight under-the-radar beach destinations where hotels are still affordable — from Zanzibar's east coast to Watamu and Jericoacoara — and why they beat the crowded classics.
Where to stay in Kampot, Cambodia: riverside vs town
Where to stay in Kampot — riverside bungalows, the colonial old town or near Bokor Mountain — compared by vibe, budget and who each area suits, with practical booking tips.
Is Zanzibar safe? An honest area-by-area guide for travellers
Is Zanzibar safe? A practical, area-by-area look at safety for tourists — Stone Town, the beaches, women travellers, common scams, local customs and sensible precautions.
How to find the cheapest hotel: 9 booking tips that actually work
Practical, no-nonsense tips to find the cheapest hotel — when to book, how to compare sites, the tricks that really lower the price, and the myths that waste your time.