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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.
Hellenic Voyages ceases trading
Charles Starmer-Smith reports on the latest travel company to close this year,
Hellenic Voyages.
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.
Arctic cruise: The bear necessities
Pamela Petro goes with the floe in Canada's Nunavut Territory, just south of
the Arctic Circle.
Vancouver seaplane: People carrier with class
Alexandra Ferguson escapes Vancouver on a seaplane tour.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nearly half of BA flights are delayed
British Airways trails Europe's other major airlines for punctuality and lost
bags, reports Charles Starmer-Smith.
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.
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.
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.
Gill Charlton: On the case
Our expert solves your travel conundrums. This week: Greek refunds, excess
baggage and fuel surcharges.
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.
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.
Savvy Traveller: the value of France
Despite a soaring euro, there's good value to be found across the Channel,
says Nick Trend.
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.
W Istanbul: Hotel watch
Caroline Shearing checks into W Istanbul, the first European offering from the
über-hip W Hotels brand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
Abbey Inn, Yorkshire: Hotel Guru
Fiona Duncan stays at the Abbey Inn, an English Heritage property opposite the
ruins of Byland Abbey, Yorkshire.
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.
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.
Travel books
Clover Stroud reviews the latest travel books. This week: Cool Camping France,
Something or the weekend by Andrew Eames (Bradt, £9.99).
La Réserve, Geneva: Where to stay
Nigel Campbell spends the night at La Réserve, a stylish, spa hotel on the
edge of Lake Geneva.
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.
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.
Kit2Fit: Good buy guide
Maggie O'Sullivan profiles Kit2Fit, a website selling summer travel
accessories.
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.
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.
Havana, Cuba: My kind of town
Packed with art galleries, restored colonial buidings and an alluring sense of
decay, Havana entrances author David Jenkins.
Tuscany: Under the spell of summer's lease
A week in an idyllic Tuscan villa persuades Tim Jepson that Italy in high
season need not be all heat and heaving crowds.
The Himalayas: Over the hills and far away
From simple stone cabins to a glamorous spa, the most remote hotels in the
Himalayas have one thing in common: tranquillity. Teresa Levonian Cole
revels in being incommunicado.
The Responsible Tourism Awards 2008
Send us your nominations for this year's Responsible Tourism Awards.
Travel news in brief
Charles Starmer-Smith rounds up the week's travel news, from the rescue of
Silverjet to the latest new flight routes.
Costs of air travel rise again
Fuel surcharges are continuing to push up the price of flying, reports
Caroline Shearing.
Iceland claims Europe's largest park
Three million acres of Icelandic volcanoes, waterfalls and wilderness are set
to attract thousands of visitors, reports Mark Rowe.
Comment: why currency surcharges are unfair
Imposing currency surcharges on holidays that have already been booked is
unfair on the already beleaguered British holidaymaker, says Charles
Starmer-Smith.
British holidaymakers avoid Eurozone
The weak pound is prompting a switch away from Greece and Spain to countries
such as Tunisia and Egypt, reports Charles Starmer-Smith.
Activity breaks in Britain for all the family
Across the UK activity centres are catering for all the family. Christopher
Middleton chooses ten of the best.
On safari: where else to see the big cats
Lisa Grainger rounds up the best places in Africa to see leopard, cheetah and
lion.
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