Mexico recovers from Wilma
Six months after Hurricane Wilma devastated parts of Mexico’s Caribbean coast, two of the country’s tourist resorts are almost completely ready to open their doors again. Cancun, which suffered some
Great news for mobile users abroad
IF YOU’RE heading out of the country, you’ll be pleased to hear that a European Union campaign, to slash the cost of making mobile phone calls for customers travelling abroad,
Pest control in Spain
A new campaign has been launched in Catalonia to cut down on unruly behaviour from tourists. Visitors to the region, and in particular Barcelona, will find new by-laws in place,
Plan to pay for emissions is blocked by Germans
A British plan to make passengers pay for the environmental damage caused by their flights is being blocked by Lufthansa, Germany’s largest airline. Lufthansa has rejected proposals put forward by
Dazzling Disneyland Paris
IF YOU fancy a break from reality for a few days, why not book a trip to the magical Disneyland Paris? The resort actually consists of two theme parks: Disneyland
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
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
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