Letter from France, part 2

Frederic continues his monthly round-up of the art, cuture and heritage scene in France

In the footsteps of Jean Cocteau

One of the appeals of Menton on the French Riviera is the largest museum dedicated to the works of Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), a famous French artist who died fifty years ago. Frederic exolores the museum and the three towns forever linked with his work.

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.”

Pure shores

Craving surf, sand and sun? The Caribbean has it covered. However consisting as it does of over 7,000 islands and islets, attempting to pick the best beach can present something of a challenge. Fortunately we’ve done the leg work for you and selected 10 top spots; those who get trapped in front of their computers at home only have themselves to blame

Supporting Welsh Tourism Growth

This story is a little different from the usual things you read here but I make no apology for including it. On this bank holiday weekend, there will be lots of people working in some aspect of tourism in Wales who will have ideas on how to improve things; to make that day-out, that stay, that attraction better or more appealing for us the visitor. And those ideas should be supported.
The Tourism Society in Wales offers a £5,000 award to someone,-anyone- to help develop a project that will improve, help or build tourism in the principality. You can be in business, in academic life or just that person with a great idea.

Britain needs to say “ni hao” to the Chinese

Word has reached CD-Traveller towers that China’s capital is considering allowing foreign tourists a 72-hour window to explore Beijing without a visa

Five fab World Heritage Sites in China

Heading to the Middle Kingdom for Chinese New Year? Good call. It’s never been difficult to guarantee satisfaction in China – the country is crammed full of no fewer than 37 World Heritage Sites. Here’s five of our favourites…