Archive for February 7th, 2010

Incredible Ireland: Driving the Ring of Kerry on an Emerald Isle adventure

February 7, 2010
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Cosy pubs. Friendly locals. You know what you're going to get from Ireland. But that doesn't make the reality any less wonderful, says Mary Luissiana, as she drives the Ring of Kerry...
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Winter Olympics: Whistler Blackcomb gears up for the main event in style

February 7, 2010
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This week sees the start of the Winter Olympics in the Canadian ski resorts of Whistler and Blackcomb. Alison Tyler explains what the competitors can expect...
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Best fitness breaks: From boot camps in Devon to detoxing in the Dales

February 7, 2010
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If you've abandoned your New Year resolution to tone up, you need a sharp shock. But if you can combine it with a holiday, it needn't be painful. Nicholas Roe picks your options...
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Colourful Corsica: A family holiday in search of the perfect (quiet) beach

February 7, 2010
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Six years ago, Alex Bannister visited the French outpost of Corsica - and was stunned by its raw beauty. Half a decade on he returns with his young family. Will the island have changed?
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The Alps for thrill-seekers: From bungee-jumps to the Olympic monobob

February 7, 2010
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Fancy something more extreme than skiing in the Alps? From riding a Winter Olympics bobsleigh track to bungee-jumping, Neil English picks out a few choices for thrill-seekers...
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