A Senegalese band is touring the UK in March. Les Frères Guissé consists of three brothers Djiby, Cheik and Aliou Guissé who originally come from Fouta Tooro in the North of the country and although their music has traditional West African roots, the poetic lyrics, close harmony singing, acoustic guitars and percussion should have wide appeal.
26 January 2011
A second hotel in The Gambia is now offering all-inclusive holidays. The **** Laico Atlantic Beach Hotel in Banjul has just introduced the all-inclusive option...
26 January 2011
Only five days left to take advantage of early booking offers from Corsican Places. There are a number of savings available for bookings made by 31st January 2011. Offers include:
26 January 2011
Sardinian Places has added two more villas to its programme for holidays in 2011. The villas are both in the North-East of the island of Sardinia, perfect for exploring the glamorous Costa Smeralda.
25 January 2011
Specialist tour operator The Cape Verde Experience has added a new 5* all-inclusive resort to its programme. The Melia Tortuga Beach & Spa on the island of Sal is due to open in May 2011 and is set to be the most luxurious hotel in Cape Verde.
25 January 2011
The festival of Carnival has started on the island of Sardinia. One of the most important events in the island’s calendar, Carnival started on 17th January...
20 January 2011
Both today (Thursday 13th January) and next Thursday (20th January) are national holidays in Cape Verde.
13 January 2011
Corsican Places has added a one-bedroom holiday apartment to its selection online. The modern apartment has sea views from the large private terrace and will suit couples looking for self-catering accommodation close to a beach, restaurants and bars.
13 January 2011
A new flight from East Midlands Airport to Boa Vista in Cape Verde is now on sale through The Cape Verde Experience.
04 January 2011
Guardian.co.uk has an interview with Kwame Kwei-Armah, the British actor and playwright who was curator of the World Festival of Black Arts held in Dakar last month.
04 January 2011
