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

Bulgaria ancient treasures, current events and great value

Anthony reports on Bulgaria and an extraordinary memorial garden created by a Queen for herself and meets up with two famous footballers…

Consumer Direct (formally the National Consumer Council)

From the website:

“Consumer Direct is the government-funded telephone and online service offering information and advice on consumer issues. Consumer Direct is funded by the Office of Fair Trading and delivered in partnership with Local Authority Trading Standards Services.”

Through the night on Amtrak

Adrian lets the train take the strain as he travels overnight from Virginia’s capital, Richmond, to Boston in New England. Read all about his adventure here

Only a Few Days Left to Vote

If you haven’t voted for the Art Fund Prize yet then you have only until the 18th of June to do so. You can vote at www.artfundprize.org.uk/2010/vote/ for one of the final four contenders. The prize, £100,000, will be awarded by the judges after the closing date and your vote will help to influence them. The 30th of June will be the date that the winner will be announced and we’ll let you know as soon as we can which is the lucky museum.

Advice for Travelling Safely By Air

As the Summer holidays near, the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) has taken the opportunity of issueing revised guidelines on what you can and cannot take on an aircraft.If you book through a tour operator, they will have a copy of the leaflet that you can request.On the CAA website you can download a copy or [...]

Letter from London: London’s best panto – oh yes it is!

Each month, travel writer Jane Egginton, brings us her letter from London. This month it’s December and Christmas is coming… As things are warming up for the festive season, Jane makes a very enjoyable visit to that great British tradition, the pantomime