http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/ Read our travel reports for great world travel reviews. Get ideas for holidays in the UK, Europe, Asia, America and other destinations across the world. en-gb Birmingham Mail http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/guaranteed-to-get-adrenaline-pumping-97319-21389910/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/guaranteed-to-get-adrenaline-pumping-97319-21389910/ IT is best known for its cows, its potatoes and that detective fella called Jim. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/enjoy-the-wild-side-of-the-lake-district-97319-21389909/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/enjoy-the-wild-side-of-the-lake-district-97319-21389909/ WE CAME to a halt with a horrible grinding noise. The engine juddered and stalled and there was silence. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/admire-the-awesome-delights-of-europe-s-great-gorge-97319-21389908/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/admire-the-awesome-delights-of-europe-s-great-gorge-97319-21389908/ LESS than an hour's drive from the glitzy Mediterranean sunspots on the French Riviera is one of the world's most spectacular sights that is second only to the Grand Canyon in California -the amazing Verdon Gorges which are Europe's Grand Canyon and a sight not be missed. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/a-christmas-hamper-offer-97319-21389906/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/a-christmas-hamper-offer-97319-21389906/ PASSENGERS booking on a special 'guaranteed' offer on a Fred. Olsen pre-Christmas cruise to the Canary Islandswill receive a superb Christmas hamper valued at around £100 on their return home - timed to arrive just before Christmas. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/a-treasure-trove-of-living-history-97319-21389907/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/a-treasure-trove-of-living-history-97319-21389907/ THUNDERING horses and musket battles will transform 'Hidden England' into a treasure trove of living history over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Straddling Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire 'Hidden England' brings together five stunning historic houses along with partner attractions, hotels a nd places to eat. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/mull-wildlife-experience-97319-21389911/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/mull-wildlife-experience-97319-21389911/ FOR those looking for a last minute getaway with a difference, McKinlay Kidd have just a few places left on their Mull Wildlife Experience holiday this summer. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/new-forest-highlights-97319-21389912/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/new-forest-highlights-97319-21389912/ THE New Forest & Hampshire County Show is the highlight of The New Forest and Hampshire's social calendar. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/stylish-hotel-at-airport-97319-21389913/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/23/stylish-hotel-at-airport-97319-21389913/ YOTEL, the uber cool, first class air travel inspired hotel has been celebrating its 1st birthday after the opening of its first location at London Gatwick, which pioneered interminal airport accommodation that makes no compromise on style, comfort and affordability. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/be-streetwise-and-head-to-lincoln-festival-97319-21351658/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/be-streetwise-and-head-to-lincoln-festival-97319-21351658/ TAKE a world tour around Lincoln this summer as part of the city's popular Waterfront Festival. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/check-in-online-for-vouchers-97319-21351661/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/check-in-online-for-vouchers-97319-21351661/ VIRGIN Atlantic is set to offer its passengers a great incentive to get their holidays off to the best start this summer. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/down-on-the-farm-97319-21351664/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/down-on-the-farm-97319-21351664/ SOMETIMES when you go for a break somewhere, you feel obliged to pick a location as far as possible from your home. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/food-festival-fun-for-all-the-family-97319-21351665/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/food-festival-fun-for-all-the-family-97319-21351665/ UNEARTH your kids' foodie instincts at the Children's Food Theatre at the Tavistock Food and Drink Festival on July 26 and 27. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/going-going-ghan-97319-21351666/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/going-going-ghan-97319-21351666/ YOU don't have to be a rail anorak to take The Ghan. More than the magic of motive power is distilled into its epic journey of 2,979 km (1,851 miles) rolled out by its quartermile long chain of shimmering silver-liveried ca rriages and 132-tonne diesel locos of 4,000 horse power. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/hideaway-hotel-97319-21351667/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/hideaway-hotel-97319-21351667/ SOAR Mill Cove is the kind of magical place it is hard to imagine exists when you're battling the rush hour in Britain's second city. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/minister-launches-29th-new-bond-site-97319-21351774/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/minister-launches-29th-new-bond-site-97319-21351774/ HOLIDAY Property Bond marked the 25th anniversary of the founding of the successful multi-ownership concept with the official opening in Shropshire of its 29th luxury development. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/new-hotels-for-istanbul-97319-21351775/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/new-hotels-for-istanbul-97319-21351775/ INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group (IHG), which owns Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express brands, has signed an agreement to open two new hotels in Istanbul - including Turkey's first Holiday Inn Express. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/seafood-stopover-is-ideal-for-refreshments-97319-21351776/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/16/seafood-stopover-is-ideal-for-refreshments-97319-21351776/ IT is definitely a sign of a good restaurant when you arrive almost five hours early looking like something the Channel's swept in and you're welcomed with open arms. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/09/catching-a-wave-in-turkish-delight-97319-21311158/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/09/catching-a-wave-in-turkish-delight-97319-21311158/ FEW days sailing and you think you're a round the world yachtsman...Captain Pugwash more like," was my son Nick's cruel evaluation of my maiden voyage. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/09/finest-hour-for-french-rendezvous-97319-21311159/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/09/finest-hour-for-french-rendezvous-97319-21311159/ THE northern French town of Dunkirk has gone down in British history as synonymous with grabbing a victory of a kind from the jaws of defeat during the darker days of World War II. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/09/fishing-for-food-fans-at-butlins-97319-21311160/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/travel/travel-reports/2008/07/09/fishing-for-food-fans-at-butlins-97319-21311160/ FORGET the British seaside favourite of fish and chips, Japanese sushi has gone on the menu at Butlins.