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Little island with big plans

The remote island of St Helena hopes its new airport will draw tourists and bring it independence.

Gems of northern Haiti beckon

New tourism ventures are beginning to attract visitors back to this Caribbean nation.

Branson rescues top sailor

Sir Richard Branson sprays honeymooners Sir Ben Ainslie (right of group) and his new wife, Georgie Thompson, on Necker Island.

Tuning out in the Grenadines

The adults-only Palm Island Resort has holiday relaxation down to a silent art, writes Tori Mayo.

Scars from a less-than-uplifting tour

Brian O’Driscoll’s 2005 Lions tour lasted seconds. The controversy surrounding how it ended continues to echo years later. Read about it here in his own words.

Rock star Pope's year of general awesomeness

In 2013 Pope Francis had a lot to celebrate. Not only was he named Time magazine person of the year, but was also awarded the title of Esquire's best-dressed man.

Cuba facing a new revolution

A veteran of the Bay of Pigs invasion, he fought alongside Fidel Castro, Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos, and has a treasure trove of anecdotes...

Dalton: Elite venue won't sink Team NZ

Team NZ boss Grant Dalton is determined the syndicate's 29-year America's Cup dynasty will not be sunk by the selection of Bermuda to host the next event.

Cuba: Old(ish) men and the sea

In Cuba, Ruaridh Nicoll discover's Ernest Hemingway's course is not for the fainthearted.