48 hours in Siem Reap

GOT 48 hours to explore the ancient Angkor empire ruins? Foreign correspondents with local knowledge share their tips.

• World destinations: Cambodia travel guide

Annual beach party kicks off

PARIS takes on a French Riviera feel as a 3km stretch of the banks of the river Seine has been turned into a palm-lined sandy beach.

Magic happens in land of legend

FEARSOME fire-breathing mother-in-laws aside, the grass really is greener in Wales. Paul Maughan explores a tiny country renowned for its big scenery.

Tahiti thrills and spills

HE could have spent all his time lolling about, but Phil Tripp turned into action man during his visit to a Polynesian paradise.

Shot on location in New York

FOR the perfect holiday snaps, why not hire a photographer? Erica Thompson reports.

• Photo tips: Point and shoot blog

Guinea pigs popular on menu

GUINEA pigs are a popular and practical food on the menu culinary delight throughout South America, especially Peru.

Rent your own island

YOU, too, can holiday like a celebrity, writes Anthony Deceglie when you can rent a whole island off the coast of Africa at this price.

Warm front on the horizon

IT'S not that hard to beat the winter blues. Just book a flight and head north to one of these tropical locations.