Earthquakes & Tsunami – Advisories in Effect

The recent earthquakes and tsunami affecting Indonesia and many South Pacific islands are reported to have caused more than one hundred deaths so far, but the full extent of the devastation is still not known. Entire villages are said to have been wiped out…

BA Means Business from London City Airport to JFK

The new British Airways all-Business Class Club World flights from London City Airport (LCA) to New York JFK took off today, September 29, 2009. 

BA’s chief executive, Willy Walsh, has defied the naysayers by going ahead with the new service despite…

Japanese F1 Grand Prix October 2-4 2009

With back-to-back races, the F1 action moves from Singapore to Japan for the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend in the 15th round out of 17 of the 2009 season.  The race is officially called the ‘2009 Formula 1 Fuji Television Japanese Grand…

China and Tibet – Important Advice for Visitors

Visitors should expect increased security measures around the time of the 2009 National Day celebrations (September 30-October 1).  The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) have reported that (according to local media) travel to Tibet has been suspended by the Chinese…

British Airways to Charge for Seat Assignment Soon

We have become accustomed to either paying, or scrambling for a seat, on the budget airlines but hoped it would never happen with the likes of British Airways.  With many airlines struggling to stay aloft, it is a sad…

Singapore F1 Grand Prix September 25-27 2009

Officially known as the ‘2009 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix’, the action in the 14th round of the 2009 race calendar promises to be very exciting, with only three more races to go this season after Singapore. 

The drivers…

FIFA South Africa 2010 World Cup Travel Plans?

If you have plans to travel out to South Africa to support England, or your favourite team, and haven’t already done so, you will need to get busy booking flights and accommodation.  Flights are reported to have already gone up in…

Spa Break? Why Not Treat Yourself and a Friend

A spa break may be the last thing that comes to mind when choosing how to spend any precious disposable income.  However, a spa break and some pampering might be just what you need. 

An internet search should locate the…

India – Warning for Western Tourists and Visitors

There are reports that terrorists may be planning to strike popular tourist destinations in India, such as Goa, Mumbai and Delhi.  Western tourists are advised to be especially vigilant. According to recent news reports, Israel has warned its citizens to avoid…

Lotus Will Return to F1 Grand Prix Circuit in 2010

We are proud that Lotus Cars is based at Hethel, here in our home county of Norfolk, UK. The new Team Lotus will also be based here initially, but will eventually move most of its operations to a new facility close to the Sepang Circuit…