Holiday happenings and news of the islands

Spending time in Hawaii between Thanksgiving and Christmas - as I plan to do soon - is one of the best ways to treat yourself over the holidays.

Far away land of the Khmer `Cambodia`

A country far from Turkey, Cambodia is a land of which most of us only know the name.

2008 Capital of Cuisine: Istanbul

The New York Times has showed Istanbul among `Food Destinations in 2008`. The daily suggests its readers to go and enjoy Istanbul`s creative and unique restaurants.

Dubai: The new Gold Coast

In Dubai, the sky is not the limit in a fantasy world far beyond Disney

Urban slopes provide quick ski fix

Unless you live in Aspen, Vail or other swanky ski towns, the skier`s life can mean hours-long, gas-guzzling trips to...

A `Catcher in the Rye` Christmas

do the ducks go in the winter?

Embracing the land of plonk

“Everything really desirable has come about because of, or in spite of, wine”

Mexico City`s Basilica of Guadalupe

Dancers entertain outside the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City during festivities leading up to the Dec. 12 feast day for the virgin.

Travelling to the USA with HIV

On World Aids Day, it is hoped that a ban on British HIV carriers travelling to the US without a visa may be rescinded

New Orleans

New Orleans has long seduced with its Caribbean colour, sultry Southern heat, sweet-tasting cocktails and voodoo potions. The unofficial state motto, laissez les bons temps rouler...

Australia`s best rooms with a view

FROM breathtaking panoramas of bushland and beaches, to catching the last sunrays over Uluru – Nicky Park peers through Australia`s best rooms with a view.

Set your watch to Kangaroo Island time

WE were circling down the rolling hills near South Australia`s Cape Jervis, terribly pressed for time, running late for the ferry to Kangaroo Island.

Skiing Sun Valley

Pause at the top of Bald Mountain in Sun Valley, Idaho, on a brilliant day, and it`s clear how the Sawtooth Range got its name its silver peaks glistening in the sunlight...

Gotta Whole Lava Love?

Calling on Madam Pele at her home in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a must for any visitor to the Big Island.

A cruise too far?

Jane Archer wonders what the sinking of the Explorer in the Antarctic means for those in search of an adventurous cruise.