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Abroad Magazine - Issue #24, February - March 2008

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  • The Algarve John Kelleher discovers paradise is for sale in Portugal’s Algarve.
  • Secrets of the Cote d’Azur The French Riviera’s rain clouds hold a silver living for Peter Matthews
  • 4 of the best... South African game lodges
  • Mighty Pretty With great architecture, great food, great art, great entertainment Chicago proves to Myles McWeeney why it’s one hell of a town.
  • Havana good time Stepping back in time in Cuba’s intriguing capital Gillian Ivory finds a colonial city pulsating with infectious vibrancy
  • Nature Island The true travellers’ Caribbean, Dominica is simple, unspoilt and breathtakingly beautiful. Words by Pól Ó Conghaile.
  • Vive La Difference! A camping holiday in France’s Vendée and Dordogne regions proves a hit with Mary O’Rawe and her family.
  • Spice world With lush scenery, luxury retreats and laidback Caribbean spirit Polly Evans is wooed by Grenada.
  • Altruistic adventures Charity fundraising adventures bring out your altruistic side while ensuring you the experience of a lifetime. Hugh Oram recommends ten of the best trekking, cycling, kayaking and climbing holidays for charities.
  • Saving private Rhine Mairéad Robinson discovers a gastronomes playground along the banks of the River Rhine
  • History reigns in Spain Claire Murphy left real Madrid and found real Spain; its cities woven with an intriguing history.
  • Way out west A promise of world class hiking, fishing and wildlife draws John Kelleher off the beaten path to Utah.