Tourism’s Holy Grail
TOM HANK’S new movie, The Da Vinci Code, has brought tourists flocking to see some of Europe’s most historic museums and churches. The film is set mainly in France and
Lost luggage problems continue
A GROWING number of passengers can expect disappointment at luggage carousels this summer, as the number of bags lost or mislaid by Europe’s major airlines continues to rise. According to
Florida fires update
FLORIDA’S TOURISM industry has been hit by raging bush fires. Hundreds of American travellers have cancelled their trips to the ‘sunshine state’, where wildfires in Brevard, Orange and Volusia counties
Czech Compensation
A BRITISH tourist, knocked over by a falling Christmas tree while on holiday in Prague, is to receive compensation from the Czech authorities. Malcolm Tuffin, 56, suffered serious leg and
In peak condition – the great outdoors with a difference
IF YOU would like a holiday with a difference, why not take a trip to the Peak District National Park? A short drive from Doncaster Airport, the Peak District is
Shop until you drop
IF YOU’RE a shop-a-holic, why not take advantage of the 2006 Discover Hong Kong Year, which also incorporates the world famous Hong Kong Shopping Festival, from June 24 to August
Understand the chants
IF YOU are planning to visit Germany during the World Cup and want to know what the opposing fans are chanting, here are some useful translations of phrases you might
Terrific Toronto
SITUATED ON the northern shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is one of the southernmost cities in Canada. It’s clean, safe, friendly and offers something for everyone. From food to fashion,
Flights of fancy
If you are a frequent flyer, you will probably have your own thoughts on how airlines could improve their offering, but, according to the results of a survey on in-flight
Tyne and  Wear wows!
Tourists are being urged not to overlook Britain’s North Eastern beaches when choosing their summer holiday this year. The call comes as five beaches in the region were awarded Blue