Features
10 reasons why Travel Agents trump the Net
The internet will never take the place of a good, knowledgable travel agent. Unfortunately for a lot of travellers it's often too late by the time they find out that the travel plans booked online will not live up to expectations. He's 10 quick reaso..more
Day trip A trip on Mexico's Tequila Express
After 15 minutes the first tequila is served up. Beforehand, Juan Carlos had explained to the around 80 passengers in rail coach number 4 of the Tequila Express all about the different types of the "agave wine", while musicians with violins and ..more
Titanic Museum launched in England
Most people associate the drama of the Titanic with icebergs, lifeboats, and flares fired into the night. Few think of the heartbreak that took place as news of the tragedy filtered home. Curators of Southampton's new SeaCity Museum - opening..more
Tips Cruising with Kids
Planning a cruise with kids in tow? Here's some wisdom gleaned from a recent jaunt through the Caribbean on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas. Note: All cruise lines and cruise ships are different, so be sure to research what your ship of..more
Events F1 makes a great holiday occassion
All thoughts of dates, deserts and dunes melt into the November afternoon as the sleek, screaming Formula One cars brake to a halt. Phew, at least the Paddock Club glass front has not shattered. These state-of-the-art cars can reach a top spe..more
Destination Seeking the hand of God in Argentina
Walking through the streets of capital city Buenos Aires does feel strangely familiar: patisseries piled high with creamy cakes, cafes on street corners - it's all very European and distinctly Italian. The ornate architecture, spanning coloni..more
Destination A guide to South Africa's Beaches
"See you at the beach," waves a Cape Town friend. A week later, in Durban, I hear the same farewell. It's that time of year. South Africans have sand between their toes. They share summer's beach culture with Australians. So, it's no surprise..more
Currency Dollar reaches 27-year high against pound
Australian travellers to the UK will be cheering after the dollar hit a 27-year high against the pound. The Australian dollar rose to 67.96 pence on Tuesday night AEDT - its highest level since 1985 - and hovered around that level on Wednesda..more
Destination Cruising the Douro in Portugal
Cruising along the Duoro River in Portugal puts you right in the heart of where the world-famous tipple originated. Bev Malzard reports from a magnificent valley. It translates from Rio Douro to 'River of Gold'; It begins in northern cen..more
Events Second half of Sundance the best
The stars had gone home. Or, that's what they told me. It was the sixth day of 2011's 11-day Sundance Film Festival, and the preening, posing, promoting magazine faces had returned to the Los Angeles smog to troll for their next scripts. Thos..more
