Sun, sand and apex predators: taking the plunge with oceanic whitetip sharks
Carcharhinus longimanus return annually to the waters around Cat Island in the Bahamas. I went to take a closer look at this once-abundant top predator
June 2014
Weird world
Rabbit Island: a Japanese holiday resort for bunnies
Okunoshima, an island where Japan produced poison gas during the second world war, is now a haven for friendly rabbits
February 2014
On my radar
On my radar: Mike Oldfield's cultural highlights
The Tubular Bells composer talks to Leah Harper about carnival in the Bahamas, nostalgic pleasures on Netflix and the influence of Mick Jagger's record collection
November 2013
Holiday of the day
Round-the-world trip for gamers
Tour launches for video game enthusiasts, visiting three continents, eight countries and 13 locations with a gaming connection
May 2013
Fire ends Caribbean cruise after three days
Latest public relations nightmare for cruise industry as 2,200 passengers flown back to US from Bahamas
January 2013
Low-cost holiday destinations in 2013
Survey reveals the holiday resorts where your money will go further … and those where you'll need a pretty penny
December 2012
The ship that rocks to heavy metal in the Caribbean
This was the year cruising became cool and music festivals took to the ocean wave. Jamie Thomson joins heavy metal fans on the Barge to Hell – heading for the Bahamas
September 2011
Missing Disney worker's parents speak out about 'nightmare'
Helen Carter
Parents of Rebecca Coriam campaign for change in international law to protect cruise passengers
April 2010
Travel blog
What's it like to live with tourists?
As part of a new two-part documentary series, Living With Tourists, Ros Atkins travelled back to the three places where he grew up to explore the relationship between tourist and host
January 2010
The Bahamas PCA is becoming my favourite poker tournament
Victoria Coren: Ever since it messed around with its schedule and location, the WSoP has lost that special place in my heart
January 2009
Blow away the winter blues in the Bahamas
A sailing holiday in the clear waters of the sleepy Abacos islands is Susan Smillie's idea of paradise ... until she finds herself swimming with sharks
December 2008
How beastly
Mile upon mile of rainforest, friendly lodges with an array of weird and wonderful creatures on the doorstep. Guyana, the first destination in our wildlife special, is a paradise for the lazy nature lover
April 2008
Cay sera
Fancy a Caribbean island with more fishing boats than luxury yachts? You better get there quickly, says Vanessa Lafaye
February 2008
15 Caribbean gems
If bling's your thing, there's no shortage of glitzy hotels in the Caribbean. But for a more intimate experience, check into one of these boltholes where the welcome is personal and there's not an all-day buffet in sight
June 2007
What is... Junkanoo?
Five best ... trips for teens
January 2007
Party round the world in 2007
Start with the Philippines’ rum-fuelled parades, end with the stilt-dancers in the Bahamas, and be sure to fit some naked mini-golf in between. Follow the festival season around the globe with our guide.
July 2006
Confit de canard - and super size me
The glitzy Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas is turning itself into a sun-drenched theme park for gourmands, as Rebecca Seal reports.
