Amazing Alsace wines – By Maurice P. Lee
ALSACE WINES are not top of the average wine drinker’s list. There are a few reasons for this. Situated in the northeast of France, the River Rhine forms the border
Short breaks
HERE AT PDM, we know that not everyone has time to take the traditional two-week holiday, but the good news is that a well-planned short break can recharge your batteries
Film Review – LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN
In the wrong place at the wrong time DIRECTED BY Paul McGuigan, Lucky Number Slevin is a fast-talking insight into the world of murder, revenge and fatally mistaken identities. With
Acacia to Catalpa – Part one
MY TIMING was lousy. Doubly so. Not only was I the only person of the 5,000 watchers in a rather large bar who didn’t speak German, but I had also
Ensure you are well covered
We are always stressing the importance of travel insurance, and now new research has pinpointed what problems you are most likely to encounter in which destination. The study was compiled
Storms steer tourists away
A travel industry survey claims that US holidaymakers are choosing to spend their vacations in California this summer, displacing Florida for the first time. It seems that fears of another
Hip-hop, don’t stop!
THE FITNESS industry always seems to have a new fad or training idea; some last and gather popularity, some fade away. The latest trend in keeping fit is hip-hop aerobics.
Travel briefs
UK passport glitch If you are a UK citizen and your passport is up for renewal, be aware that online passport applications in Britain have been withdrawn, due to a
The getaway giveaway
IF YOU fancy a bargain, now is a great time to book a holiday. July’s heat wave in the UK and the football World Cup have caused an unprecedented slump
Morocco for the masses
Low-cost airline, easyJet, has launched flights from Gatwick to Marrakesh, offering great value travel to this Moroccan hotspot. And they are not alone – Atlas Blue, the low-cost arm of