Colombia: South America’s most up and coming destination (part one)

Only a decade ago Colombia was a place for the hardy, or some would say foolhardy, visitor, but recent years have been ringing in the changes in this north-western corner of the South American continent

Bon Bini! Curacao has it all in one very small island

Irene Thomas found Curacao the most successfully diverse country she has ever visited – and one of the most beautiful as well

Defra Pet Travel Scheme

From the website:

“This site explains what you have to do to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret into (or back into) the UK through the Pet Travel Scheme (or PETS for short) without putting it into quarantine. It also explains the requirements for bringing many other types of pet animals into the UK. This site also tells you about quarantine in the UK for animals that don’t qualify for PETS. Printable factsheets are available for both vets and the public.”

Coastal Wales: the guide

Coastal Wales might be wet, but it’s also wonderful. Your guide to the award winning region, starts here…

Amazing Thailand: Land of Smiles lives up to its reputation at WTM

Although many parts of Thailand have been affected by floods, they are expected to recede in a few weeks, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) team have welcomed guests at this week’s World Travel Market with smiles and enthusiasm, despite the damage that the floods are causing back home.

Another Hotel Scam

Twice today I have had e-mails supposedly from the Ritz Carlton and Hyatt chains. Both purport to want to refund me money. Both want me to download an attached form. Avoid these scams and just delete them.

What’s hot: August 2011

CD Traveller tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world. This month Machu Picchu and Mr&Mrs Smith are generating a buzz for all the right reasons but the same can’t be said of school holidays and the dismal Euro exchange rate