Complaint Letter to Virgin a Lot of Argy-Bhaji?

They say the squeaky wheel gets the oil, but you don’t expect it on your plate… 

Well, the author of a complaint letter to Sir Richard Branson is now a global internet celebrity.  His civilised and funny six-page rant about…

Copenhagen vs Man City UEFA Cup February 19

Let’s hope Robinho’s troubles will be sorted out soon as the Blues are scheduled to travel to Denmark for the UEFA Cup Round 32 first-leg match on February 19, 2009 after being drawn to face Ståle Solbakken’s FC København. The…

Ski News – Andorra Avalanche Warnings – Powder Everywhere!

The Foreign Office (FCO) has issued an advisory, per the Andorran authorities, that heavy snowfall throughout Andorra has prompted the enforcement of a ‘High Risk’ avalanche warning.  Access routes into Andorra from France are currently closed so travellers are advised…

BA to Offer In-flight Wi-Fi Access on JFK Flights

Good news for business travellers.  According to recent reports, British Airways will be offering mobile phone, internet and text access on its all-Business Class transatlantic flights from London City airport to JFK later this year.  Initially they plan to offer…

Rugby Six Nations Fixture Dates 2009

Rugga fans will be excitedly gearing up for the Six Nations European Championship matches scheduled to begin on February 7, 2009.  Those with plans to travel to any of the cities affected by the matches (Dublin, Edinburgh, Paris, Cardiff, Rome)…

Valentine Ideas? Eurostar Love Train Special Warming Up

Stumped for ideas on how to surprise the love of your life this Valentine’s Day?  How about a trip to romantic Paris on the Eurostar? We noticed that they are laying on extra trains to Paris to cope with expected…

West Indies vs England Cricket Tour 2009 Dates and Info

The winter cricket tour is already underway in the sunny Caribbean, with the England team in St.Kitt’s until January 31.  The tour will take in matches at seven venues between now and April.

Whether you are a Windies fan, travelling to…

Travel Advice and Visas for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and UAE

Travel to the UAE is increasingly popular, and Dubai is currently a very ‘hot’ destination, in more ways than one.  According to the Abu Dhabi and Dubai Immigration Authorities, more than one million Brits are visiting the UAE each year…

Chinese New Year and President Obama – Year of the Ox

Happy Chinese New Year!  Chinese New Year starts next Monday, January 26, 2009, signifying the start of the Year of the Ox.  President Obama was born on August 4, 1961 – in the year of the Ox according to the Chinese…

Ferry to France? Sale on New Routes with LD Lines

Good news for Channel-crossers.  Following the unfortunate failure of SpeedFerries last year, a new twice-daily service with LD Lines will help fill the gap when it begins operating on February 12 between Dover and Boulogne.  The start date has been…