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Take a long break from the daily grind – and make it count

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Working abroad for a season or two has long been the jurisdiction of the gap-year student, but you don't need to be an 18-year-old, enthusiastically carting around a rucksack heavier than you are, to enjoy a new challenge overseas.

My life in travel: Nina Campbell

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

First holiday memory?

Something To Declare: India; Wales for £6; Southern Med

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Simon Calder: In the future, no one forgets their tickets...

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Colombia gets a terrible press. Granted, the most diverse and rewarding nation in South America has deep-rooted problems such as chronic political instability, swathes of poverty and prolific narco-terrorism. But as a traveller you can expect to encounter welcoming people who have your best interests at heart. Usually.

The mile-high club: A new era in personal flight is cleared for takeoff

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Who needs Ryanair when you've got your own wings? This week, the dream of personal flight for all came a little closer to reality.

This Week's Tips For Travellers

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

THE COMPETITION

Hear hear! Summer's top music festivals

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Summer is coming, which means that airport queues across the country will soon be swollen by cultural tourists in search of al fresco opera, esoteric folk events or simply jazz in a highly original venue. Every year the number of festivals on offer increases. Some, such as Aix-en-Provence, Monterey and Salzburg, go back decades. Others are new and struggling to carve out a niche. With so much on offer, choosing what to attend can be a nightmare, but at least with international festivals, if you like the place to start with, it won't matter too much if you don't enjoy the entertainment. All prices are per person and include bed and breakfast, unless stated otherwise.

Going on holiday? Don't let your cash get blown away

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

If you're planning a summer escape, you may be busy chasing a cheap deal on your flights and accommodation, but don't forget to set aside a little time to sort out your overseas spending. There are plenty of steps you can take to ensure you use money efficiently while you're away.

One in three people buying flights online 'is ripped off'

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Consumers are being ripped off, deliberately confused and misled by the websites of leading airlines, a report for the European Commission has found.

Five Best: Hotels by the surf

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Monte Velho

My life in travel: Alan Cumming

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Five Best: Hotels by the surf

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Monte Velho

Something To Declare: Tube to Heathrow; Antarctica; Irish Ferries

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Warning of the week: Tube to Heathrow

Simon Calder: The man who pays his way

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Domestic bliss: the UK travel industry hopes that is what you will light upon this summer. The higher the price of oil, the lower the value of sterling and the sunnier the May skies, the more tempting it is to holiday at home. How, though, are you going to travel: plane, train or automobile? Road or rail are the obvious choices; with growing concern about the impact of flying on the planet, and the price of aviation fuel soon to overtake that of malt whisky, surely most domestic flights are scheduled for extinction.

Why we'll still pay for luxury in the air and on the ground

Sat, 03 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

When business-class airline Eos filed for bankruptcy last weekend, it came as little surprise to industry-watchers. The standalone business-class-only model has been a spectacular casualty of soaring fuel prices and the economic slowdown, with only two now remaining - Silverjet, flying Luton to New York and Dubai, and L'Avion, connecting Paris to New York - both of which commentators expect to follow suit.

Jump on board: where to hit the waves around the world

Sat, 03 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

If someone dropped me in the ocean, anywhere in the world, I'd know where I was straight away. For me, the sea feels different depending on the location - it can be about the swell, current, temperature, even the smell.

What's the best way to train for a marathon? Go on holiday

Sat, 03 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Preparation - any top athlete will tell you - is key, and I'm no exception. The London Marathon may be a long way (26 miles and 385 yards, at the last count) but, hey, as long as you stick to your routine - the long Sunday runs, the short sprints, the fartleks, no schoolboy sniggering, please - there's no reason why anyone should have anything to fear. Even a fat, grey-haired crock with crumbling knees and a Gazza-type refuelling problem.

Hotel of the week: Nothing gets lost in translation in the luxurious Peninsula

Sat, 03 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Only the downright lazy stay holed up in their room in Tokyo, where the "different-planet" thrills are felt at every street corner. But it is very hard to leave The Peninsula. An outpost of the historic hotel in Hong Kong, checking in here is an indulgent option.

My Life In Travel: Dan Cruickshank

Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Five Best: Summer Alpine escapes

Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Something To Declare: Malta; Spain by train; Prague; Thailand – Plus Bavaria

Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Simon Calder: The man whose business is travel

Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Bright and lucrative: that's the future for transatlantic business-class-only flights, despite the collapse of two such airlines in four months. Just ask Silverjet and British Airways. BA is finessing its plans for a twice-daily link between London City airport and New York. Meanwhile, Silverjet is the last man standing after a bloody business-class-only war of attrition that began two-and-a-half years ago. The surviving airline is - according to its founder, Lawrence Hunt, "almost profitable".

Are We There Yet? Dig out the wellies for the festival season

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Summer's on its way, which means it must be time for a festival. All that hanging out in tents and rolling in mud is guaranteed to get the kids enthused.

This Week's Tips Gor Travellers

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:00:01 GMT

The hotel

Food Of The Week: If your bodyclock's in a spin, it must be time for brunch

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Got up too late for breakfast but can't wait till lunchtime to eat? There are plenty of brunch options available around the globe for the hungry traveller.