Global
The future of hotels has arrived
LANCE RICHARDSON When it comes to recreational accommodation, visitor expectations are rapidly changing.
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The trappings of data roaming
One company has a lucrative trap for the unwary.
Bargains: Experience the full monty with this glam package
Spain: Magaluf sex act 'not a trend'
Worldwide: Backlash over Airbnb's new sexually suggestive logo
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Thailand
From here to infinity
This is a sharp departure for anyone hoping for a traditional Thai-style hotel, writes Jane Reddy.
India
Gliding the golden gateway
The surrounds of Kolkata's Hooghly River contain all of the follies of the British raj, writes Peter Cochrane.
France
Best food spots in central France
Guy Wilkinson finds the fare of central France is far from middling.
New Zealand
Pinnacle of health
Robert Upe embarks on an unexpectedly rewarding journey of denial and depravation.
England
Ride the never say die line
If you snooze you lose, Anthony Dennis finds on one of England's most treasured rail routes.
Expert traveller
Luxe nomad
Things I've been wrong about cruising
LEE TULLOCH I scoffed that cruising was only for unadventurous types.
The Tripologist
Where to go to experience a white Christmas?
MICHAEL GEBICKI Burgundy would be a fine choice. Great culinary traditions, fabulous wines, mediaeval towns.
Mama Holiday: beware of travel scams
TRACEY SPICER Hey, do you have protection? I know, it's a personal question but the boom in online booking agencies could send some of us bust.
$58 for pizza and salad? Snow dining doesn't have to be like this
Snow It All To talk about the food offerings at the snow, or lack of them. I could complain, again, about the $58 takeaway pizza and salad for one I ingested recently.
Welcome to the world's worst road trip
THE BACKPACKER Buses don't have to reverse, if your driver knows where he's going.
Airlines aim to put the squeeze on seats in long-haul flights
Travellers' Check The airline industry continues to search for a way to make long-haul low-cost services work in spite of the brick wall the idea seems to have hit in the past five years.
Travel Insider
So, who wants to go to Brazil?
JANE E FRASER Will the World Cup host nation have more luck with tourism than it did on the pitch?
The Tripologist
Has anyone ever opened a jet door inflight?
MICHAEL GEBICKI The first such incident occurred in the US in 1971. A passenger flying under the name of Dan Cooper hijacked a Boeing 727.
