We love London town: part three

Ahead of the 2012 Olympic/Paralympic Games, actress Rhona Foulis reveals why she makes for Mildred’s and what she would do if she were Mayor for a day

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.

Mountain Air on €1 a day

Portes de Soleil is not just one resort. It is made up of 12 places straddling the French/Swiss border, eight in France and four in Switzerland. It means you can get there via Geneva Airport which is just an hour away by car. Primarily a winter area, it is making big attempts to attract us to visit it in the summer and €1 is the key.

Crazy about Croatia

The Office of National Statistics recently revealed that more than a half million Britons are sacrificing foreign holidays because, given the economic doom and gloom, they just don’t have the budget to travel abroad. Except that is, if your name’s Croatia.

Greener Flying

I can’t really believe my luck. Two weeks ago I was in Glasgow and the effects of the volcano ash caused my flight to be cancelled. I’m back in Glasgow to wrap up those appointments that I had to skip and guess what; the ash has closed Glasgow airport from 7am tomorrow.
The difference this time is that the aviation authorities are unlikely to trigger the immense shutdown that happened then so I am optimistic I’ll be able to fly out in under 6 days.
Why fly you might ask? Why not use the train?

Las Vegas low-down

Wondering where to ring in the New Year? Look no further than Las Vegas….