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
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,
France gets tough on motorists
IF YOU’VE driven through France over the past four years, you may have noticed that the country has been cracking down on dangerous drivers – there are now more than
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
Big Apple’s water world
A FAMILY-THEMED water park is due to open in central New York, in summer 2007. The park will be located on Randalls Island, at the juncture of the East and
New sun cream protection factors
THE EUROPEAN Commission has committed itself to giving consumers better information about the level of protection provided by sun creams. The current factor numbering indicates protection from UVB radiation, which
UK passport overhaul
UK TRAVELLERS, who are applying for their own passport for the first time, will soon have to attend an interview as part of the application process. A total of 69
Airport crime alert
A NEW survey claims that airport crime is rife, and that women are 14 per cent more likely to be victims of airport crime than men, despite the high levels

