A quick guide to Aitutaki in the Cook Islands
What to see on Aitutaki Aitutaki in the Cook Islands is a tiny bit of land and a whole lot of lagoon. And, boy, what a lagoon – take all…
The best day to visit Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi
If you want to go on the world’s fastest rollercoaster in Abu Dhabi, avoid the queues at weekends. Days to avoid at Ferrari World Ferrari World, a vast indoor theme…
Muri, Rarotonga: The perfect holiday town?
On Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, David Whitley discovers that a decade can make a substantial difference. How Muri has changed Muri doesn’t quite look or feel like it did.…
Samoa’s Pulamelei Mound: The mystery pyramid of the Pacific
David Whitley heads to the largest man-made structure in Polynesia, and tries to work out whether it proves an old adventurer’s controversial theories right. Walking to the Pulamelei Mound “This…
Abu Dhabi in February with children
For a family half term break in February, Abu Dhabi offers both sun and plenty to do for children. Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi with children A day spent mustering up…
Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park: Seattle’s best free attraction
A review of Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. How Seattle made its fortune To the uninitiated, Seattle was founded on some terrifying combination of Starbucks,…
How to get free entry to St Paul’s Cathedral, London
Worshippers, people praying in St Dunstan’s Chapel, disabled visitors and carers can enter St Paul’s Cathedral free of charge. Everyone else needs to pay for a ticket. St Paul’s Cathedral…
How to get into the Van Gogh Museum when tickets are sold out
Van Gogh Museum tours — which include admission tickets — have availability when normal entry tickets have sold out. Here’s how to get inside Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum when there…
Five lessons learned from a Norwegian fjords cruise
A Norwegian fjords cruise is a learning experience – with Norway full of surprises. The fjords are best seen in a small boat The lower to the water you are,…
8 Dubrovnik must-dos for first time visitors
Top Dubrovnik attractions include the city walls, Mount Srd and War Photo Limited. And great things to do in Dubrovnik include sea kayaking, taking the ferry to Lokrum and an…