Serenity Special Offers

15 September 2007 - The Guardian - Travel

This stunning collection of volcanic islands is under six hours away. The area is still relatively rough and ready compared with the Caribbean, but there are wild landscapes, stunning beaches, romantic Portugal-meets-Africa architecture and, of course, glorious sunshine. Blaze a trail into as yet un-hyped territory and enjoy the rhythms of the local music, a fusion of samba, salsa and African.

Seven nights' B&B at a four-star hotel with The Cape Verde Experience (0845 3302071, capeverdeexperience.com) costs from £775pp including flights.