A long weekend in Lake Annecy: part two

Catherine Henderson enjoys high thrills and haute cuisine in Lake Annecy – arguably one of France’s most beautiful areas

Spotlight on San Francisco

Ahead of the Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th birthday on May 27, San Francisco has never looked more golden writes Kaye Holland. Read her guide to the city with its head in the clouds, here

Civil Aviation Authority

From the website:

“The CAA is the UK’s independent specialist aviation regulator. Its activities include economic regulation, airspace policy, safety regulation and consumer protection.”

Britain: not just the Jubilee and the Olympics

At the New York Times Travel Show last weekend, Visit Britain, in the shape of Karen Clarkson, was asked what people should see in Britain this year. Apart from the Olympics and the Jubilee of course which, as she pointed out, last only a short period of time.

Ryanair refuses to get rid of credit card charges

Last week we told you how airlines et al had been ticked off for the silly surcharges that they imposed on people paying by credit card.

Hercule Poirot, The Queen Mum & A Tsunami

There can’t be many people who have been able to link a tsunami, the Queen Mother and a fictional detective all together in one sentence. The link is that this week, all three have had, what people hope will become tourist attractions, opened about them.Which makes you wonder what is a tourist attraction. The [...]

Michelin star chefs combine their talents at Lords of the Manor

Stuck for something to do this coming Sunday? Get yourself to Gloucester where Matt Weedon – the Michelin starred head chef at Lords of the Manor – and Michelin starred Alan Murchinson, from the renowned L’Ortolan – are teaming up to produce a gourmet dining experience for 34 people at Lords of the Manor, a charming country retreat tucked away in the timeless corner of the Cotswolds that is Upper Slaughter.