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Embracing Ontario's great outdoors for a Scouting adventure

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:49:00 +0000

David Lewis thought he had left his Scouting days far behind him. But a camping trip to Ontario's Algonquin Park soon had him roasting Marshmallows on an open fire and howling with the wolves.

BA strike: Cabin crew to strike for seven days in March, say Unite

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:40:51 +0000

Unite has announced two strike periods for BA cabin crew in late March. Holidaymakers hoping to avoid the Easter rush are likely to be the worst affected by the news.

Breathe in! Celebrity Eclipse squeezes through lock with just feet to spare

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:02:01 +0000

It was always going to be a squeeze getting a 122,000-tonne ship through a lock built for much smaller vessels. But the captain of new ship Celebrity Eclipse managed it - just about.

Switzerland: Bank on Bern for a quietly captivating city break

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:31:03 +0000

Switzerland's clean, green capital has won over visitors ranging from Mandela and Churchill to Le Carr� and Goethe. It doesn't take long for Richard Waters to fall in love either.

Hotel review: An Inspector Calls at the Strand Palace Hotel in central London

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:20:28 +0000

With the Savoy closed for a refit, there is still scope for a central London hotel to be King of Theatreland (albeit briefly). Our inspector pays a secret visit to the Strand Palace Hotel...

Charming Chatsworth: Derbyshire's grand dame shows off her facelift

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:31:48 +0000

It has starred in many a movie, and even inspired a certain Jane Austen. Frank Barrett celebrates the completion of the �15million facelift of Chatsworth in Derbyshire...

Tourists in Bangkok warned as protesters take to the streets

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:55:08 +0000

Tourists in Bangkok are being warned to be on their guard as thousands of protesters get set to hit the streets of Bangkok today in the first of a weekend of street protests.

All white on the Med: rare blizzards hit parts of Spain, Italy, France and Greece

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:02:01 +0000

Tourists in the Med hoped for clement weather but instead they've been largely confined to hotel rooms as snow has hit Majorca, much of Spain's east coast and even Greece.

French ski breaks: The One Minute Guide To... Courchevel, the Alps

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:43:26 +0000

One of the more famous names on the map of the Alps, Courchevel is one of the French skiing world's thoroughbreds. Chris Leadbeater is your downhill guide.

Tantalising Thailand: How I made a new friend in Tong Jan the elephant

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:06:06 +0000

What did you get for Christmas? Wendy Gomersall received something different. Her own elephant. The only catch? She had to travel to Thailand to meet her...

Amalfi affair: Ben Fogle discovers his love of Italy amid Positano's beauty

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:34:07 +0000

Ben Fogle's travels have taken him to most corners of the world. But, incredibly, he had never been to Italy. That was until his wife whisked him away to the Amalfi Coast...

Heavenly Himalayas: A walking holiday complete with Gurkhas and griffons

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:08:08 +0000

Can you really go trekking in the world's highest mountain range when you aren't superfit? Wendy Driver finds that yes, you can, as she hits the trail in the Himalayas.

Extreme Alps: Heli-skiing within sight of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:06:46 +0000

Neil English has enjoyed plenty of life-affirming moments in his time as a ski writer. But his day heli-skiing on the edge of the Italian-French border beat most previous experiences...

Caribbean cruises: Turtle encounters and getting back on the bike

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:07:27 +0000

It had been a while since Linda Moore had been swimming at all - let alone swimming in open sea with wild turtles. Still, what are cruises for if not for trying something new?

Budget ski holidays in wild Slovakia provide a cheap and cheerful break

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:47:03 +0000

With rugged peaks, empty slopes and a no-frills mountain culture, Slovakia is establishing itself as a easy ski destination. Just watch out for the bears, says Rick Shackleton.

French holidays: Family fun and lovely lemurs in cheerful Charente Maritime

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:50:24 +0000

Seeking a holiday that wouldn't break the bank, Sarah Chalmers packed her brood off to Charente Maritime on France's Atlantic Coast. And that was where she met the blue-eyed lemur...

La Plagne family ski holidays: Rugby star Will Greenwood takes on Les Murs

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:46:58 +0000

The big moment has arrived for Will Greenwood. His first black run on his beginner ski week. All he needs to do is conquer his fear, avoid patches of ice and keep his ankles bent...

Awesome Algarve: The family holiday from heaven in pristine Portugal

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:08:44 +0000

It is a balancing act - finding a holiday destination that suits the needs both of parents and small children. But after years of frustration, Phil Spencer finds the solution in the Algarve.

Hotel review: Malmaison Manchester, where Jordan and Amanda check in

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:09:44 +0000

Continuing our series on the world's finest hotels and the stars who frequent them, Sarah Turner visits the Malmaison in Manchester and checks the football-themed suites.

Boston: Brewing up a storm in New England's city of beers

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:58:19 +0000

Boston is famous as a city of history. But it is also a metropolis renowned for its bars and beers. Rob Murphy unearths a few heady brews And a headache to match...

Affordable Amsterdam: Go Dutch with cheap spring flights and hotel deals

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:25:53 +0000

It's the right time to take a great value spring break in Amsterdam. Crafty Traveller Fred Mawer reveals the secrets of seeing old masters and finding a place to stay on a budget.

Board a cruise to sail into the finest seats for the Monaco Grand Prix

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:26:43 +0000

Cruise operators are offering some dazzling packages for taking in the action at the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival.

Hotel review: The Metropolitan hotel, London, home of minimalist cool

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:32:55 +0000

Continuing our series on the world's finest hotels and the stars who frequent them, Sarah Turner checks in to the Metropolitan, London, a favourite with the likes of Rihanna.

Mallorca: The home of Robert Graves and Chopin is more than sun and sand

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:07:02 +0000

On the trail of a literary giant, Bel Mooney makes an artistic pilgrimage to Majorca to sit under the Mediterranean stars and read Robert Graves's love poems by candlelight

Secret Europe: Rural escapes to Portugal, Norway, Croatia and Sweden

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:06:08 +0000

Whether it is discovering the home of port in Portugal, or heading north to Scandinavia for clean living and secluded hideaways, Europe boasts some great getaways.

Sicily: New Verdura Golf & Spa Resort does 5-star island luxury fit for families

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:45:19 +0000

Five-star restaurants and children do not often mix, as James Taylor discovers after a chocolate ice cream incident. But children are welcomed and nothing's a problem in Sir Rocco Forte's new Italian retreat.

Romantic breaks for couples: The best destinations for hand-in-hand holidays

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:59:54 +0000

Planning a honeymoon? Or just in the mood for romance? From moonlight strolls in Peru to sunsets in the Himalayas, TravelMail picks out a selection of doe-eyed getaways.

Greece cancels all flights today as air traffic controllers join national strike

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:37:03 +0000

Air traffic controllers have announced they will join the second strike in two weeks in Greece, forcing airlines to cancel flights to the mainland and the islands.

Want a cheap stay in France? Branch out with a tree-break or go for a gite

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:39:33 +0000

From budget camping breaks to suave rural retreats, Simon Heptinstall picks the best French camping, mobile home and deals for the perfect break under canvas this summer.

Istanbul: From the Orient Express to European 2010 Capital of Culture

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:05:54 +0000

The sweeping history and chic modernity of Turkey's Capital of Culture has enchanted visitors from Greta Garbo to Graham Greene and still enchants the modern tourist.

Thailand holidays: Charming Bangkok, the city that oozes calm and kindness

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:14:06 +0000

Thailand's capital never stops, but the smiling, welcoming residents make it a pleasure to explore. Mark Palmer goes in search of a touch of luxury and even a few bargains.

Tanzania: Mount Kilimanjaro climb is one of life's great challenges

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:29:06 +0000

Higher than Everest base camp but one of the world's highest points that can be climbed without specialist equipment, Kilimanjaro draws walkers seeking a thrill. Christopher Hudson embarks on the five-day trek.