What’s hot: February 2012

CD-Traveller tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world. This month, Spain and skiing holidays both get a big thumbs up, but readers are advised to think twice before booking a bungee jump in Zambia or getting a tattoo in Bali

A day in… Dundee

Dundee is transforming its waterfront, to draw visitors in. Adrian looks at what there is for the short break tripper

Department of Transport

From the website:

The Department for Transport’s aim is transport that works for everyone. This means a transport system which balances the needs of the economy, the environment and society.

Format International Photography Festival

In just six short years, Format has established itself as one of the most appealing international photography festivals. Is it in some exotic photoshoot destination replete with natural wonders of staggering beauty and jaw-dropping sites? No, its based in Derby.

French “Soldes ” in Paris

From today, January 11th, the annual “Soldes d’Hiver” mania hits France. The British are used to the rush for sales on Boxing Day. We French have to wait a little bit longer.

Don’t mess with heritage

The announcement that the National trust had reached four million members was the cause for much comment on TV and the newspapers. Most of that was based on wondering whether the organisation was still full of crusty do-gooders or whether its modern approach to allowing people to touch things was a bit too “popular” and trendy.

Where the experts holiday: Alison Adey, editor of fabuloustravelguide.com

Travel journalist Alison Adey on Bolivia, Brighton and booking last minute flights