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Sun, 18 May 2008 00:23:00 GMT

Foodie heaven is just off the A15

Gordon Ramsay says chefs should be forced to put seasonal produce on their menus. There's no lack of local food on offer in Lincolnshire. Andrew Spooner takes a tasty tour Search Search Go Independent.co.uk Web Bookmark & Share I'm heading through
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:23:00 GMT

Weekend Pass: 1 Sallyport

Off Bridge Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland (01289 308827, www.sallyport.co.uk) Why go there? 1 Sallyport was voted best B&B in England in 2005 by the Sunday Times, and featured in the Independent's 50 Best British Hotels of 2007 - and you can
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:11:00 GMT

City guide: Moscow

Moscow has thrown off the last of its communist chill and embraced glamour, glitz and a bright new future FIFTY thousand Chelsea and Manchester United fans will flood into Moscow this week for the Champions League final, but there are a million and one
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:11:00 GMT

Trunk driving - Thailand

Mirror, signal, manoeuvre? Amid Thailand's jungles and lakes, the highway code is a different animal altogether A HEAVY morning mist lingers over the mighty Mekong river and spills on to the lush jungle foothills of Thailand and Laos. I am at the
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:11:00 GMT

Go to the ends of the earth but at what cost?

This year in high summer, a small number of cruise ships will embark on the journey, confident that they will be able to navigate their way through the evaporating ice. It promises to be a spectacular trip: tourists are all but guaranteed to see polar
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:05:00 GMT

Spring Migration: take your seats for one of the greatest shows on earth

The spring migration is under threat, but it's still an amazing spectacle, best seen from this British outpost, says Michael McCarthy afp/getty A pair of Lesser Kestrel perched on rocks in the Crau plains near Arles. Search Search Go Independent.co.uk
Sat, 17 May 2008 23:35:00 GMT

Mauritius - Maritim Hotel * Stay for 7 nights and only pay for 6! *

Honeymoon Special 25% discount for the bride on a Half Board basis. Valid all year except 22 December '08 to 06 January '09. Marriage certificate must be produced on request. Not combinable with other special offers. Free Nights Offer Stay 7 nights and
Sat, 17 May 2008 21:59:00 GMT

Your 50 most asked travel questions

1 Im after a cool apartment to rent for a long weekend in Paris. Where can I find one? Appartement de Ville (00 33-1 42 45 09 08, www.appartementdeville.com ) has a great selection, with a minimum stay of four nights; prices start at 280 for somewhere
Sat, 17 May 2008 21:17:00 GMT

More operators add package holiday surcharges

The number of tour operators adding surcharges to published prices has jumped from 15 to 23 over the past fortnight, with most blaming the strength of the euro against the pound for their woes. Under package-holiday regulations, operators can demand
Sat, 17 May 2008 21:17:00 GMT

Seychelles - Mahe, Sunset Beach Resort 4*

Return flights from Johannesburg on Air Seychelles Return airport-hotel transfers 4 or 7 nights in a Oceanview Room Breakfast daily Package Excludes Airport departure taxes All meals not mentioned Drinks Travel insurance Items of a personal nature Add on
Sat, 17 May 2008 19:07:00 GMT

Runway work will send more flights closer to neighborhoods near Mineta San Jose International Airport

Residents of the Rosemary Gardens and Washington-Guadalupe neighborhoods in San Jose may notice more planes than usual flying near them for two weeks starting Monday. To meet new Federal Aviation Administration regulations, Mineta San Jose International
Sat, 17 May 2008 18:57:00 GMT

Swamp: Seaside in Egypyt

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Sat, 17 May 2008 18:39:00 GMT

Claw Blimey!

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Sat, 17 May 2008 17:38:00 GMT

Half of online air ticket sales 'misleading or unfair', says EU

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Sat, 17 May 2008 17:26:00 GMT

South America: The New Europe for Stages and Working Vacations?

Let?s face it, the value of the U.S. dollar is in a serious slump, and the Euro is stronger than ever. As of May 7th, the exchange rate is $1.54 per ?1; a year ago, it was $1.35, and in ?06, $1.28. (Just for fun, when the Euro was launched in 2002,
Sat, 17 May 2008 15:47:00 GMT

Mozambique - Maputo, Hotel Polana

SPECIALS FOR THE FAMOUS BUFFET DINNERS AT HOTEL POLANA: Only R290 per person for either the Friday or Saturday Night Buffet Package Includes Return flights from Johannesburg or Durban to Maputo Return transfers 2 or 3 nights accommodation at the Polana
Sat, 17 May 2008 15:37:00 GMT

A 'different' holiday for four British teens in Jaipur

They were planning a 'different' kind of vacation when they chose India as a destination. And different it truly turned out for four British teenagers who landed in this tourist city a day after the terror bombings. The four boys, who are from Bistol,
Sat, 17 May 2008 14:55:00 GMT

British girl pitches in to help Jaipur bombing victims

Twentytwo-year-old British national Esther Shaylor had come to India to be part of a voluntary organization engaged in disaster response. She had never imagined her skills would make a big difference to others, especially those injured in Tuesday's
Sat, 17 May 2008 14:55:00 GMT

Two American tourists reach out to Jaipur blast victims

They came to see the sights and colours of India, but found themselves in the middle of a tragedy. However, instead of hiding in their hotel, two American tourists went to donate blood to those injured in Tuesday's serial bomb blasts here. Unhappy when
Sat, 17 May 2008 14:54:00 GMT

Ways Colorado will stun you

The aspen trees' bright yellow leaves stood out among the dark green pines surrounding them. 'Cool,' I murmured to myself. Then the sun slid out from behind the fluffy clouds and bang, it was like someone had thrown a light switch. The bright yellow
Sat, 17 May 2008 13:46:00 GMT

O Canada, Where Have Your Bargains Gone?

ONCE upon a time, not all that long ago, there existed a magical country that was a lot like the United States, only less expensive. Its enchanted currency - the other dollar - allowed Americans to indulge as they could not back home. This delightful
Sat, 17 May 2008 11:36:00 GMT

Does the Real Ireland Still Exist?

AN August night in the sea-scented village of Kinvara finds us at Connollys, a pub so permanent that if some codger were to tell you it was here before Galway Bay, lapping now just outside the door, youd nod and buy him a pint. My wife and I are hunched
Sat, 17 May 2008 11:35:00 GMT

Beauty and the beach,

VietNamNet Bridge - Lang Co is a quiet but breathtaking beach that so far has avoided the tourist boom, but for how long can this beach stay off the beaten track? I'm probably not the only traveller who on the road to Danang from Hue has whizzed past a
Sat, 17 May 2008 10:12:00 GMT

Deafness = No Passport Check

Make sure you are sitting down when you read Lolypup's tale of traveling from Washington, DC to Boston, Massachusetts without having his identification checked by airport authorities. The shocking nature of his story may make you want to faint. Lolypup
Sat, 17 May 2008 09:27:00 GMT

Discount travel insurance

Manchester United fans travelling to the Champions League final in Moscow can benefit from a 30 per cent discount with AIG Direct. In celebration of the team?s fantastic achievement, AIG have discounted travel insurance, which means fans can get
Sat, 17 May 2008 09:03:00 GMT

Air Pac saves $4m on paper ticketing

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Sat, 17 May 2008 06:59:00 GMT

The healing touch of Fiji

We tried to keep up with Niumaia, the 69-year-old Fijian medicine man, as he nimbly made his way barefoot down the steep jungle path, pointing out as we went the many healing plants used by his tribal mountain people. Unfortunately, about half way along
Sat, 17 May 2008 06:46:00 GMT

Queen Victoria hits quay as it tries to berth

The Queen Victoria, the second biggest ship in the Cunard line, has hit the quay and suffered superficial damage as it tried to berth at the Valletta Waterfront on Wednesday morning, local media reported. This is the very first time that the ship entered
Sat, 17 May 2008 06:40:00 GMT

Shop the World

You want to go on a round-the-world trip. Before dinner. And you don?t really want the jet lag. Or even to leave your laptop. You just want the awesome souvenirs. Like a couple of curved wood bowls from Finland. They?d look great on the kitchen
Sat, 17 May 2008 06:14:00 GMT

Paradise in the middle of nowhere

Even the feral cats here at Kosrae are friendly. I was sitting at the airport, waiting for my jet home when a small, scrawny calico cat approached me tentatively, then more assertively, then practically climbed in my lap. All she wanted was to be petted.
Sat, 17 May 2008 05:35:00 GMT