Earlier this week the UK’s Immigration Minister, Damian Green, appeared before the British parliament’s Home Affairs Committee to answer questions about queues at passport control in Heathrow Airport

Britain’s economy may be in recession, but its currency is flying high. The Pound has strengthened against a basket of international currencies

CD-Traveller tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world. This month, Burma is hitting the headlines for all the right reasons, but will we be able to afford to fly to there?

Heading to China in the year of the Dragon? Seek out Shandong – steeped as it is in myth and supernatural allure

Silver surfers are travelling further and longer than their children, according to a survey conducted by incognito insect repellant – a natural insect repellant which is effective against all species of mosquito and other insects.

Now that the mince pies and mulled wine have been eaten, it’s time to get back to healthy habits. Need a helping hand? Why not try traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which offers an integrated approach to wellbeing

A couple of days ago, I got offered a job back in Beijing (as regular readers of this website will know, I recently spent a year working in China) totally out of the blue. China is arguably the only country to have emerged from the financial crisi relatively unscathed yet this time around I wasn’t remotely tempted to take up the offer.

Each month Jane Egginton brings us her letter from London. This month, Jane gives us the low-down on London’s plans to mark Chinese New Year

On Location’s Alan Locher on Amsterdam, China and Boston’s best kept secrets

The 274 room, 36 suite St Regis Tianjin has just opened in the Heping district of Tianjin – Beijing’s port city neighbour. CD-Traveller tells you how to get the most of out the maritime city, regardless of whether you have one day or four.

As regular readers of CD-Traveller will know, I recently returned from a stint in China. As I am not going back to Beijing, I only needed a one way flight rather than a return, but was put off purchasing a single ticket when I discovered that it cost almost as much as a round trip.

When I left Beijing to return to the Motherland last month, there were many things I expected to miss about China’s dynamic (and in my mind, most dazzling) city – shopping and the sensational street food, being just two examples. But I never thought I’d find myself not only missing, but positively pining for Beijing’s subway system.

Lonely Planet, the travel guide publisher, lets us in on the world’s most romantic spots

CD Traveller tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world. It’s a good month for Brazil and British Airways, while fans of Star Trek are also celebrating

News and views from CD Traveller’s China correspondent

Tonight Regent Street retailers, together with other retailers, restaurants and bars from major international cities, are embracing late night shopping, culinary experiences and entertainment.
Over 40 of the Regent Street retailers, bars and restaurants, are taking part in the Vogue Fashion’s Night Out and most of the shops will remain open until 11pm offering customers a [...]

Our China correspondent on why staycations in Beijing aren’t so bad

What was once hailed as the ‘gate of hell’ is now known as China’s tropical gem. CD Traveller gives you the lowdown on five things to do in the ‘Hawaii of the east’

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

Thanks to a slew of trendy new bars and fine restaurants, Beijing has been stealing the spotlight from its southern sibling, Shanghai. So don’t hit the road as soon as you’ve had your fill of the Forbidden City, for the fun continues even after dark

In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine has become an increasingly popular and widely accepted form of alternative medicine. Kaye Holland reports on the rise of this ancient system of medicine

In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine has become an increasingly popular and widely accepted form of alternative medicine. CD Traveller reports on the rise of this ancient system of medicine

Our China correspondent on the perils of being blonde in Beijing

Our Beijing correspondent on life in the Chinese capital

With the recent arrival of Nobu Beijing, China’s capital is fast becoming a discerning foodie’s paradise. CD Traveller speaks to four of Beijing’s best chefs about the rise of fine dining in Beijing

Our Beijing correspondent on the problems facing the capital’s vegetarians

Our China correspondent on the hurdles facing Beijing’s disabled

CD Traveller tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world. This month Hong Kong hits new heights with the opening of the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong while London looks to welcome an influx of passengers ahead of the Royal Wedding on April 29