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Top 10 hotels to celebrate St Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day, which will be celebrated next week, has become a worldwide phenomenon with festivities that occur not only in the United States and Ireland. 12 March 2010 07:14


Pursuing the elusive painted wolves

In this coffee table book, packed with spectacular photographs, Roger and Pat de Harpe go in search of the remaining wild dog packs. 11 March 2010 06:00


Keep taking those shoes off... for now

Travellers will still have to take off their shoes when they go through security gates at US airports. 10 March 2010 06:04


If you should meet a crocodile...

If you enjoyed Whatever You Do, Don't Run, then you're in for a real treat with this follow-up. Caroline Hurry reviews Peter Allison's latest offering. 09 March 2010 06:00


Insurance advice for tourists

Tourists coming into South Africa for the World Cup will have to take responsibility for their personal accident insurance cover. 08 March 2010 06:00


Contacting Home Affairs

Planning on renewing your passport? The Department of Home Affairs has regional offices throughout the country. 07 March 2010 06:00


Meet the airline boss

In a new series, we introduce David Ryan, head of Cathay Pacific, who arrived from Hong Kong about 15 months ago. 05 March 2010 06:00


Want more legroom on flights?

Continental Airlines, the No. 4 US airline, will soon begin charging customers for seats with extra legroom on its flights worldwide. 04 March 2010 02:09


A must-have for travellers

The Garden Route region offers an eco-paradise with its temperate climate, pristine beaches, dense forests with rivers, lakes, valleys, and mountains. 03 March 2010 06:00


Eco-guide lists seafood to avoid

A new guide to sustainable fish stocks in the Asia Pacific aims to help diners in Singapore enjoy their meals without harming one of the world's major marine ecosystems. 03 March 2010 03:37