Holiday Messenger
It is a place steeped in history and bloody warfare. But France's Somme region has a wealth of reasons to visit.
Sunday, July 11 2010
Benidorm, it’s a name that still conjures images of the Brits’ first package holidays, of Watneys beer and fish and chips eaten as the sun beats down. Mike Rees brings you up to speed a little.
Thursday, June 24 2010
Norman Smith uncovers a war-torn heritage and plenty of bubbly in a trip to one of France's most famous regions.
Wednesday, June 02 2010
The British and French fought over the tiny island of St Lucia for almost 200 years, and reporter James Scott can see why.
Wednesday, June 02 2010
Napoleon's extravagant wife leaves her mark on classy London hotel
Wednesday, May 26 2010
Reporter Paul Acres enjoys stays at two East Anglia hotels.
Wednesday, May 19 2010
The great adventure - just you, a canoe and camping in a tipi in the Wye Valley countryside.
Wednesday, May 19 2010
Reporter Katie Alston takes a trip to the hustle and bustle of one of Morocco's most popular cities.
Thursday, May 13 2010
Floods and landslides devastated Madeira a few months ago, but it was soon business as usual again.
Wednesday, April 28 2010
The Pas-de-Calais region of northern France is steeped in wartime history. Danny Boyle sailed across the Channel to find out more.
Tuesday, April 13 2010
The German village of Oberammergau is gearing up for the once-in-a-decade Passion Play. Danny Boyle visits to see preparations for the world's biggest production of the greatest story ever told.
Monday, March 29 2010
Lesley Bellew had to drag her husband kicking and screaming on their first cruise. She compromised with a six-day tour, rather than 14 nights, and lived to tell the tale.
Saturday, March 06 2010
Soak up the passion for a city deep in its very own love affair.
Wednesday, February 24 2010
A wicked surprise lies in store at the end of the Yellow Brick Road.
Wednesday, February 17 2010
Battlements, a moat and fortress await visitors to a restored 16th century manor.
Wednesday, January 13 2010
Not used to making that left-hand turn on the plane, Denise Eaton revels in the five-star treatment of a business class flight to Malaysia.
Wednesday, January 13 2010
Warmth and charm are found in abundance at Judy Garland's favourite London haunt.
Monday, December 21 2009
It may not be as lauded as its more famous rival, but Lombardy is a land of surprises, culture...and amazing food!
Monday, December 21 2009