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

Identity and Passport Service

From the website:

“The Identity and Passport Service is responsible for issuing UK passports and identity cards and for the registration of births, marriages and deaths in England and Wales. It is an executive agency of the Home Office.”

In Search of the Northern Lights: Day 7

There was no call overnight so most of us just slept. As we are reaching the turning point of the journey I am beginning to think we won’t see the northern lights on this trip. At breakfast there was still optimistic talk of how this is the best year to be able to see them; the solar activity is just right and so-and-so knows a man who knows a man who says… You know how the story goes.

Cool cruise deals

In recognition of the fact that cruising is one of the most popular holiday choices for single passengers, MSC Cruises has reduced its single supplement to 50 percent.

Jetstar and Disabled Travellers

Sometimes disabled travellers get treated with less than courtesy by airlines. Many of you will remember the problems that people have had with Ryanair and their old policy of restricting the number of wheelchair passengers per flight. Then there was the high profile case of the former paralympic champion, Tanni Grey-Thompson leaving the gulf with 35 other athletes last year who were delayed due to Emirates not being prepared for such a number. Now comes a story, courtesy of “The Dominion Post” in New Zealand, of the treatment handed out to two TV presenters.

Travel talk: where the experts holiday

Patrick Gihana Mulenga – commercial secretary at Rwanda Embassy – talks to CD Traveller about his holiday experiences