IS AFRICA THE MOST FASHION-FORWARD CONTINENT? 

PLUS
• Best cooking schools you have never heard of
• Is this the best coffee in the world?
• A modern girls' guide to LA, Paris and Bangkok
• Central America's great eco retreats

The latest issue of Australia's best selling outbound travel magazine International Traveller reveals the impact Africa is starting to have on the world's catwalks with Sass & Bide, Karen Walker and Stella Jean all turning to the vibrant colours of the continent for inspiration and a dose of feel good fashion. Could Africa be the most fashion-forward continent in the world right now? 

Cooking schools you've never heard of
Everyone knows Le Cordon Bleu but what about a week-long stay in a luxurious villa in Morocco with cooking classes from master chefs all day? These are the cooking schools most Australians have never heard of, but would love. 

World's best coffee
Home of the cappuccino Vienna does coffee like no other city in the world. Yes Melbourne, the best Viennese coffee houses are a joy to experience. We find the best traditional coffee houses in this grand European city. 
Napa ValleyAustralian's think American food is salt, sugar and fast. But one of the world's best food regions

Napa Valley
Australian's think American food is salt, sugar and fast. But one of the world's best food regions Napa Valley is the Holy Grail for food and wine lovers. This is the ultimate guide to the region's hottest dining experiences and wineries that offer 'something more'. 

Central America's great eco retreats
Perhaps the most underrated destination in the world, Costa Rica is a slow burn destination with incredible beaches, exotic animals and stunning eco-retreats. We found three that you'll never want to leave.

A modern girls' guide to LA, Bangkok and Paris
Three of our favourite globetrotting foodies Marion Grasby, Nina Clemente and Rachel Khoo, share their favourite places to eat, drink and play in Bangkok, Los Angeles and Paris.  

All new and renewing subscribers to the magazine this issue (from only $37.95 for one year) will be in the draw to win a stunning escape to New Zealand's BLANKET BAY'S LUXURY LODGE, valued at over $6000. 

For further information, or to arrange an interview with editorial director Leigh-Ann Pow or International Traveller founder Quentin Long, please contact: Tobi Cornwell - tcornwell@internationaltravellermag.com

NEXT ISSUE: Don't miss our Spa & Wellness edition, on sale 1 MAY 2014

International Traveller magazine is Australia's premium travel magazine, which launched in 2012 for the modern explorer. It features trust-worthy travel advice for experiences ranging from zero to six-stars, from every corner of the globe. On sale every other month and available from all good newsagents and supermarkets.