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May 9th, 2008
Global nomad: setting off
Over the next few weeks, Rebecca Brown will be travelling around the world,
non-stop, in 33 days. Here, she introduces her journey and explains why she
has chosen to travel without stopping.
May 9th, 2008
Hellenic Voyages ceases trading
Charles Starmer-Smith reports on the latest travel company to close this year,
Hellenic Voyages.
May 9th, 2008
Sailing holidays: When the forces are with you
Sailing in the Outer Hebrides in rough seas is challenging, finds Sam
Llewellyn, but exhilarating none the less.
May 9th, 2008
Arctic cruise: The bear necessities
Pamela Petro goes with the floe in Canada's Nunavut Territory, just south of
the Arctic Circle.
May 9th, 2008
Vancouver seaplane: People carrier with class
Alexandra Ferguson escapes Vancouver on a seaplane tour.
May 9th, 2008
Vancouver: Canada's adventure playground
There's loads to see and do in Vancouver, both in and out of doors. Alexandra
Ferguson gives the lowdown on this stunning Pacific port.
May 9th, 2008
Family house party in the Dordogne
With her fellow 'rosbifs', Louise Roddon and her children enjoy a relaxed but
grand house party at a Dordogne château.
May 9th, 2008
Agritourism in Italy: wild, wet and wonderful
Tuscany might sound tame, but staying on a hospitable farm off the beaten
track provides Judith Woods and her family with old-fashioned adventures.
May 9th, 2008
Bulgaria's Black Sea resorts face long summer
With poor infrastructure and polluted beaches, things are looking bleak for
Bulgaria's Black Sea resorts this summer, reports Robert Nurden.
May 9th, 2008
Nearly half of BA flights are delayed
British Airways trails Europe's other major airlines for punctuality and lost
bags, reports Charles Starmer-Smith.
May 9th, 2008
Comment: BA's terminal breakdown
Lost luggage, unreliable in-flight entertainment and nearly half of flights
delayed - British Airways has some serious problems to address, says the
Telegraph Group Travel Editor, Graham Boynton.
May 9th, 2008
Travel news in brief
Charles Starmer-Smith rounds up the week's travel news, from green hotels and
afternoon teas to the latest new routes.
May 9th, 2008
Oil prices force airlines to cut costs
With oil prices continuing to soar, airlines are trying both conventional and
unusual methods to save on fuel. Charles Starmer-Smith reports.
May 9th, 2008
Gill Charlton: On the case
Our expert solves your travel conundrums. This week: Greek refunds, excess
baggage and fuel surcharges.
May 9th, 2008
Broad House Hotel, Wroxham: Room service
Paddy Burt admires a beautiful room at a new luxury hotel in Norfolk -
although is not quite so sure about the background music.
May 9th, 2008
Vive la différence: dispelling French myths
How well do we know the French? Anthony Peregrine dispels the myths and
explains how to make the most of your time there.
May 9th, 2008
Savvy Traveller: the value of France
Despite a soaring euro, there's good value to be found across the Channel,
says Nick Trend.
May 9th, 2008
Gordon Ramsay's heaven and hell
Gordon Ramsay tells Danielle Demetriou about his best and worst travel
experiences and explains why good food is the crucial ingredient to the
perfect holiday.
May 9th, 2008
W Istanbul: Hotel watch
Caroline Shearing checks into W Istanbul, the first European offering from the
über-hip W Hotels brand.
May 8th, 2008
Venice's best budget hotels
The charms of Venice extend to some of its smaller hotels. Nick Trend selects
10 of the floating city's finest.
May 7th, 2008
Michael Fish, storm-chaser: day five
Weatherman Michael Fish continues his journey around the American Midwest.
Following the weekend's storms, sightseeing and 72-ounce steaks are high on
the agenda.
May 7th, 2008
Cruise cabin plans 'may aid spread of viruses'
The redesign of cabin bathrooms aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's new ships has
been met with scepticism, reports Jane Archer.
May 7th, 2008
Michael Fish, storm-chaser: day four
Michael Fish and his group of storm-chasers debate the best course to plot -
and eventually are rewarded by spectacular cloud formations and dramatic
weather.
May 7th, 2008
Cruising: Fixed vs open dining
Jane Archer weighs up the pros and cons of dining on a cruise ship with people
you've never met before.
May 7th, 2008
Salzburg, Austria: The perfect break
Forget Mozart and the von Trapps - this summer the Alpine town of Salzburg
co-hosts Euro 2008. Take a look before the football fans arrive, says
Alexandra Ferguson.
May 6th, 2008
Michael Fish, storm-chaser: day three
Weatherman Michael Fish arrives in Greensburg to find a community still
recovering from the destructive power of last year's storm season.
May 5th, 2008
Fort Lauderdale: the Venice of America?
Fort Lauderdale has shed its reputation for wild student parties and restyled
itself as an 'upscale' resort. Phil Reay-Smith puts it to the test .
May 5th, 2008
Jane Austen: In the novelist's footsteps
Adrian Woodford finds inspiration and enchantment on a journey from Bath to
Winchester, through significant locations in the life of the great novelist.
May 5th, 2008
All at sea: A race for our lives
Guy Grieve and his family are serenaded by howler monkeys on their final night
in Trinidad before braving the dangerous Caribbean seas.
May 5th, 2008
Abbey Inn, Yorkshire: Hotel Guru
Fiona Duncan stays at the Abbey Inn, an English Heritage property opposite the
ruins of Byland Abbey, Yorkshire.
May 5th, 2008
Travel advice: renting an apartment
Renting an apartment in a foreign city can be the perfect solution for a
family and, as Sophie Butler reports, it can also cost you less than a
hotel.
May 5th, 2008
John Torode's heaven on earth
Chef and Masterchef presenter John Torode thinks the Australian city of
Melbourne has just as much going for it as Sydney.
May 5th, 2008
Travel books
Clover Stroud reviews the latest travel books. This week: Cool Camping France,
Something or the weekend by Andrew Eames (Bradt, £9.99).
May 5th, 2008
La Réserve, Geneva: Where to stay
Nigel Campbell spends the night at La Réserve, a stylish, spa hotel on the
edge of Lake Geneva.
May 5th, 2008
Rocco Forte Le Richmond, Geneva: Where to stay
Nigel Campbell checks in the Rocco Forte Le Richmond, a luxury hotel in Geneva
which counts Madonna among its regular guests.
May 5th, 2008
Hôtel d'Angleterre, Geneva: Where to stay
Nigel Campbell stays at the Hotel d'Angleterre, a traditional five-star
offering on the banks of Lake Geneva.
May 5th, 2008
Kit2Fit: Good buy guide
Maggie O'Sullivan profiles Kit2Fit, a website selling summer travel
accessories.
May 5th, 2008
Sistine Chapel: an audience with Michelangelo
Visitors in the know can book private, out-of-hours tours of the Sistine
Chapel and enjoy Michelangelo without the crowds.
May 5th, 2008
Sophie Butler: travel advice
Our travel expert Sophie Butler explains why British holidaymakers may be
forced to pay surcharges on holidays they have already booked and answers
readers' travel queries.
May 5th, 2008
Havana, Cuba: My kind of town
Packed with art galleries, restored colonial buidings and an alluring sense of
decay, Havana entrances author David Jenkins.
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