Costa Rica’s melting pot: The ‘glorious’ beach town that draws in artists, hippies and surfers with its dash of Caribbean vibe, affordable bars and the customs of a local tribe

Costa Rica’s melting pot: The ‘glorious’ beach town that draws in artists, hippies and surfers with its dash of Caribbean vibe, affordable bars and the customs of a local tribe

Melting pots are good for the soul – and the one gurgling away in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is very good indeed.By the time you get here, you’re practically in Panama – but this dusty, ramshackle beach town on Costa Rica’s south-east coast feels more African Caribbean...
The ‘ultimate luxury cruise’: Voyage costing £239,999 unveiled, but it does come with a few extras… including a suite with a Steinway and breathtaking destinations from Japan to Alaska

The ‘ultimate luxury cruise’: Voyage costing £239,999 unveiled, but it does come with a few extras… including a suite with a Steinway and breathtaking destinations from Japan to Alaska

From cherry blossom in Japan to Alaskan glaciers and Norwegian fjords, a new 105-day ‘Ultimate Luxury Cruise’ seems to have it all – but start saving now because it will set you back a whopping £239,999 ($304,000) a person.For that, you get to travel...