Trains and ships cash in
Travellers are opting to take the train or ferry rather than fly, in the wake of the latest terrorist alert at British airports. A spokesperson for Eurostar (high-speed trains connecting
Glorious Granada
HEADING TO Spain for the summer? If you fancy a break from the familiar Spanish Costas, why not visit a city that has a rich cultural heritage, feels refreshingly foreign
The New Forest – a royal treat!
THE NEW Forest is undoubtedly one of the south of England’s greatest treasures. Created as a hunting ground nearly 1,000 years ago by William the Conqueror, the park of the
Beach entertainment
It used to be the case that going to the beach involved lying in the sun, perhaps delving into a book, splashing in the sea and relaxing. Now, seaside towns
Village life in Bahia – By Sarah Davies
The northeast state of Bahia in Brazil has, for the first time this summer, experienced the arrival of the English tour companies. With many local businesses struggling to survive through
Get on course
Learning holidays offer adventure travel for both body and mind If you usually come home from holiday with nothing more than a great tan, why not consider returning with something
PDM Travel Special
The big chill IF YOU’RE feeling the heat and crave a break in a cool place, fear not, at PDM we know of plenty of destinations where there’s a distinctly
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
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
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are a UK citizen and your passport is up for renewal, be aware that online passport applications in Britain have been withdrawn, due to a

