South Africa

From a Maldivian island alliance to Peru's pisco heartlands, these warm-weather trips pair sunshine with soul-enriching experiences.

Tapi Tapi makes ice cream with a deep mission: to soothe the collective souls of African people by sharing folk traditions, rituals and cultures through food.

Big skies, bold cities and iconic prison islands - these destinations offer a familiar feel with a global twist.

Once emptied of wildlife, South Africa's Babanango Game Reserve is now home to the Big Five – thanks to a bold rewilding project led by Zulu communities and global conservationists.

This year's Global Responsible Tourism Award winners demonstrate that travel can be inclusive, climate-friendly, nature-positive and a positive force for local communities.

Naturalist Craig Foster's devotion to the world's oceans won him an Oscar. He shares his favourite things to do in Cape Town, from whale spotting to freediving.

Diving can help us explore the role of awe in protecting the planet's beating blue heart.

For many South Africans, the quiet and calmness that can be found in the water – one of the rare places with few, if any, human-related threats – has been transformational.