Tips & Deals For Travellers

The trip

International environment charity Earthwatch (earthwatch.org) is looking for volunteers to help scientists conserve leatherback turtles at an important nesting site in Costa Rica. Join one of the trips from £1,235.

The bag

Virgin Atlantic (virginatlantic.com) has teamed up with footwear and accessories company Worn Again (wornagain.com) to turn old aircraft seat covers and belts into a fashionable range of recycled bags. From £50, on sale now at John Lewis stores.

The gadget

Power your mobile phone, PSP and iPod while on the move with the Solio Magnesium (solio.com). The solar-powered gadget can hold enough energy to charge your mobile at least four times and store power for up to a year. Price £79.95.

The bargain

Cross the channel for 1p with SeaFrance (seafrance.com/pennysail). Each day from 8 to 22 September, the company will put 100 penny crossings from Dover to Calais on its website booking system. Even if you don't nab one, fares start from a reasonable £25 each way.

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