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The article presents information on Kent, England, which the author describes as a travel destination for British teachers. The author describes notable buildings in Kent, including a castle, medieval cathedral, and Victorian shops . She recommends visiting Dickens World, which celebrates the life and works of author Charles Dickens, Leeds Castle and Hever Castle, and the Canterbury Christmas market. Readers' recommendations for nearby destinations, accommodations, and dining are included.

The article presents an interview with Jyotsna Gyawali, a teacher in Nepal, who discusses Kathmandu as a travel destination. Gyawali lists the Godavari Village Resort and the Chitwan National Park as favorite places to go during her time off. She suggests visiting during the autumn, as the weather is pleasant and most festivals happen between September and November. She recommends restaurants and cautions that not all are safe. She suggests purchasing pashimna products and traditional jewelry.

The article presents an interview with supply teacher Elaine Carrick, who discusses Portsoy, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, as a travel destination. Among her favorite places in Portsoy she lists the harbor and beaches. She recommends restaurants for lunch and dinner but warns visitors that when a restaurant changes owners it is not always as good as it had been previously. She describes a nearby book festival in June and a boat festival in June or July each year.

The article presents an interview with Mario Castro Balsera, a teacher in Torrevieja, Spain, who discusses nearby Alicante as a travel destination. San Juan Beach, Santa Barbara Castle, and El Palmeral Park are listed as his favorite areas, and he recommends visiting during one of the local festivals, such as the Hogueras de San Juan in June. He recommends restaurants includes the MARQ archaeological museum and the MUBAG Gravina modern arts museum among places not to miss.

The article presents an interview with teacher Silvio Romero, who teaches English in Cotorro, Cuba. Romero discusses Cuba as a tourist destination, describing favorite places such Guanabo Beach or La India camping resort. He recommends the Hemingway Museum. He notes that the best times to visit are in February in May when the weather is good. He lists favorite restaurants and includes a walk along the Malecon, a seafront promenade, among "don't miss" attractions.

The article presents an interview with Sue Halliday, who teaches English and classics in Norfolk, England. She describes Wells-next-the-sea in Norfolk as a vacation destination, recommending a visit any time of year but especially in May for the poetry festival and during the summer to enjoy the beach. She suggests visiting Blakeney Point specifically, and she provides restaurant recommendations for lunch and dinner.

The article presents an interview with Karen Harrison, who teaches in Brighton, England as of April 2007. Harrison discusses her favorite places in Brighton, including the beach by West Pier and Shoreham beach. She recommends visiting the area during the Brighton Festival in May, which includes a parade of students. She believes that the shops in the Lanes are better than those in Churchill Square. Due to parking limitations, she recommends arriving by train and using local transportation.

The article presents an interview with Christiane Lacondemine, a former primary-school teacher who now works on her family's vineyard in Beaujolais, France. Among her favorite places to visit she lists Mont Brouilly, the village of Oingt, and Villefranche sur Saone. She recommends visiting for the festival of local wines of Beaujolais in the spring and other wine festivals throughout the year. Wine, goat's cheese, and olive oil are among recommended purchases of local products.

The article presents a 2007 interview with Mrs. Pavi Chhetri, in which she describes her homeland of Bhutan as a travel destination. She recommends visits to the Buddhist temples in Thimphu Valley and hikes to the monasteries in the mountains, where one can see rare animals and birds. She suggests a hike to the Taksang monastery, known as "Tiger's Nest," specifically. Due to the strength of the sun in the Himalayas, she recommends bringing a good sunscreen cream.

The article presents an interview with Wendy Yates, who teaches in the Lake District in Wales and recommends the area as a travel destination. Yates notes that her favorite destination is Brantwood, and that she prefers to use water transportation to travel there. She comments on the village of Coniston and the walking trails nearby. She recommends the torchlight procession in Ambleside in November and notes favorite restaurants.

The article presents an interview with Allison Gribbon, who teachers art and design at Gartree High School in Leicestershire, England. Her favorite places in Leicestershire include Rutland Water, the National Space Centre, and the New Walk Museum. She recommends restaurants and nightlife options. She says not to miss the corn maze in Wistow and notes that variety of fabrics available from the Asian shops on Melton Road.

The article presents a teacher's description of Singapore as a travel destination. Jesmine Chung, who teaches at the Bukit Panjang Government High School, recommends Sentosa Island as a place not to miss and mentions the Hippo Tour for a bus tour. She enjoys shopping for unusual things and recommends the Far East Plaza for unusual clothing. The rainy season is from October to December, but she recommends an umbrella at all times due to Singapore's erratic weather.

The article presents English teacher Bhadra Piyarisi's description of Sri Lanka, where she lives and teaches at Rohana College in Ahangama, as a travel destination. She mentions the beaches, the stilt fishermen, the Giniwella temple, and the Martin Wickramasinghe Museum of Folk Art and Culture as places to see. Favorite restaurants include Insight, The Garden, and Walawva. She suggests purchasing souvenirs from local producers of cinnamon oil and tea.

Introduces a travel package for tourist to the biblical Red Sea. Diving lessons for young swimmers; Tourist accommodations; Price, package, and contact information.

Features the tourist attractions in Bilbao, Spain. Overview on the architectural design of the Guggenheim Museum; Extent of traditional arts in the region; Details on the shopping and dining amenities available.

Features the sights in Port Douglas in Australia. Attitude of the people; Description of the Great Barrier Reef; Regulations in diving.

The article presents information on Aviemore, Scotland, which the author describes as a travel destination for British teachers. The author describes outdoor activities in the mountain region, including skiing, mountain biking, and gorge walking. She describes the Outsider Music Festival that takes place during midsummer and the Big Splash event in September. Readers' recommendations for places to stay and things to do are included. INSET: Reader recommendations.

The article presents information on the Florida Keys, which the author describes as a travel destination for British teachers. The author explains that the Keys are a chain of islands stretching from the south of Florida to near Cuba and describes them as a relaxed destination with warm temperatures. She describes festivals, nightlife, and natural attractions. Readers' recommendations for what to do and where to stay are included. INSET: Readers recommend.

The article present information on Andorra, with the author describing it as a travel destination for British teachers. The author explains that Andorra remains an affordable destination for a ski vacation and that ski lessons are available in English there. She explains that activities including mushing, snowshoeing, and skibiking are available in addition to skiing, and she notes restaurants, trails, and ski clubs in the area. Readers' recommendations for visiting the area are included. INSET: Readers recommend.

The article presents information on spas in Great Britain and describes them as a travel destination for British teachers. The author explains that tourism agency Visit Britain has been creating an accreditation system to rate the spas, but she notes that spas continue to sign on, so the ratings change periodically. She describes several options, including Center Parcs, The Spa at Luton Hoo, and Inside Spa. Readers' recommendations are included. INSET: Readers recommend.

The author presents information on Liverpool, England, describing it as a travel destination for British teachers. She discusses the art and culture events taking place there throughout 2008, as Liverpool begins a year as a European City of Culture. She explains the variety of events happening in 2008, including the kick-off weekend in January, a Tall Ships race in July, and Carnival Weekend in August. She describes places to stay and includes readers' recommendations for visiting the city. INSET: Readers recommend.

The author presents information on the Austrian Tyrol, describing it as a travel destination for British teachers. She notes that both British Airways (BA) and easyJet have added flights to the area via Innsbruck, Austria, and she describes bus service from the airport there to various ski resorts. She describes igloo villages, recreational facilities, and nightlife. She provides readers' recommendations for accommodations and destinations. INSET: Readers recommend.

The author describes the Isle of Wight and recommends it as a travel destination for British teachers. She discusses the various festivals held there, including for 2008 the Folk and Blues Festival in September, the Jazz Festival in April, and the Isle of Wight Festival in June. She provides contact information for tourist information services and accommodations and lists methods of travel. She includes readers' recommendations for visiting the island. INSET: Readers recommend.

The article describes Nice, France as a recommended travel destination for British teachers. The author describes Nice as practical and worldly-wise as compared to other resorts on the French Riviera. She provides a brief history, notes the influence of Italy on the cuisine, and describes the galleries and museums devoted to native artists Marc Chagall and Henri Matisse. She describes travel and lodging options and shares readers' recommendations for visiting the area.

The article describes Marrakesh, Morocco, as a travel destination for British teachers. The author explains that many old mansions are used to accommodate visitors and that many madrassas, 15th and 16th century schools, are open to visitors. She provides information on transportation options, travel packages, and a variety of lodging options. She describes broader tours that include a safari and sleeping outdoors, and she includes readers' suggestions for travel to this area. INSET: Reader tips.

The article presents information on Dublin, Ireland, describing as a travel destination for British teachers. The author includes website addresses for many of the references she provides, including those for pre-trip tourism information, transportation options, and "pub crawl" tours. She recommends viewing the annual Samhain Halloween Parade and shares readers' recommendations for places to eat and lodge while visiting.

The article reports on Oxford, England, describing it in terms of a travel destination for British teachers. The author notes that Oxford is many things, including a city of learning, capital of a county that is celebrating its 1000th anniversary, and the setting of many literary works and motion pictures. She recommends visiting Pitt Rivers Museum and Oxford Castle or taking a walking tour of the sites that have appearing in the "Harry Potter" films. INSET: Readers recommend.

The Boulogne, France region is described as a travel destination for British teachers. The author suggests using the SpeedFerries to travel between England and France and describes travel packages and places to stay in Boulogne. She recommends shopping areas for local food and wine either for picnics or for gifts. She suggests visiting the aquarium and the Nausicaä, the national center for marine life. INSET: Teachers' tips.

The article presents information on Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, presenting it as a recommended travel destination for British teachers. The author describes several resorts, including the eco-desert resort Al Sahra featuring Arabian culture from throughout the region and Chillout, where visitors can enjoy an ice lounge and indoor ski slopes, and for shopping the Kempinski Mall of the Emirates. She provides rate information for tours and certain accommodations. INSET: Teacher's tips.

The article presents information on New York City and promotes it as a travel destination for British teachers. The author provides a website address for planning a visit to New York City and suggests some offbeat tours. She lists attractions, including the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, and Museum of Modern Art. She provides information on travel options and includes website addresses when available. INSET: Teachers' tips.

The article presents information on Barcelona, Spain, as a travel destination. The author recommends a stroll and stopping for coffee on the central promenade, Las Ramblas. She notes the city's many museums and recommends the National Museum of Art of Catalonia to view works by Picasso. British teachers' recommendations for places to eat, drink, and visit, including the Park Güell and Sagrada Familia, are described. Information on travel between Great Britain and Spain is included.

The article presents teacher Christine McLeod's description of Windsor, England, as a suggested day trip destination for British teachers. She names the pedestrian bridge from Eton to Windsor as her favorite place to spend time off, and she recommends visiting during the Windsor Festival in the fall. She describes daytime and evening restaurants and activities and recommends taking a boat ride on the river while there.

A description of Greenwich, England as a day-trip destination is presented through an interview with Anne-Marie Dixon, a drama teacher in London, England. Dixon describes her favorite places to visit, including the grounds of the Royal Naval College, the Cutty Sark Tavern, and the Royal Observatory. She suggests visiting on a Sunday, when the markets are open and says not to miss Greenwich Park in summer or winter. She recommends restaurants for midday or evening meals.

The article describes Belfast, Northern Ireland, and promotes it as a day trip destination for British teachers. The author describes the Belfast Food and Drink Festival, the Hillsborough Oyster Festival, and European Heritage Days. She describes indoor activities in case of rain, including interactive exhibits at Odyssey, events at the Exploris Aquarium, and the "Out of the Darkness" photography exhibit at the Golden Thread Gallery. She provides information for the Belfast Welcome Centre. INSET: Web of the week.

The article presents information on England's National Forest, with the author recommending it as a day-trip destination for teachers on holiday. She describes the events of the National Forest Wood Fair in August 2007 and the Shakerstone Steam and Canal Festival in September. She suggests making use of biking and walking trails or participating in archery or kite making activities. She describes indoor activities and sightseeing tours, and she provides an Internet address for more information.

The article reports on Brussels, Belgium, as a recommended day trip destination for British teachers. The author lists the city's beauty and its numerous art museums, varieties of beer, and chocolates as reasons to visit. She recommends several museums, shopping areas, and places to eat or drink. She describes the Brussels card, which offers reduced or free entry to museums and transportation, and she suggests several places to stay if the traveler opts for more than one day in the city.

The article describes Gower Peninsula in Wales and recommends it as a destination for British teachers. The author explains that Gower Peninsula was the first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Great Britain, and its Three Cliffs Bay was voted the best place in Great Britain to watch the sun set. She describes surfing, outdoor classes, and the Swansea Bay Festival. She recommends the National Waterfront Museum and the Dylan Thomas Centre and names several local restaurants.

The article reports on Whitby, England, and recommends it as a day-trip destination for British teachers. The author explains the history of the ancient port and recommends visiting the Abbey and the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and talking a ghost walk with "Heritage Harry." She notes that the Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society runs a museum. She notes that in August one can participate in the Whitby Regatta and Carnival, the Whitby Folk Week, or the Pirates of Land and Sea event.

The article presents a description of Bath, England, as a day-trip destination for British teachers. The author explains that the baths there date back at least 2000 years and that the mineral springs were used as many as 10,000 years ago. She describes alternative activities for those not interested in the spas, including visits to the Benedictine Abbey and Walcot Street. She recommends restaurants and accommodations and provides useful website addresses.

The article presents information on Edinburgh, Scotland, as a travel destination. The author describes the general festive atmosphere there in the summer as well as the multiple festivals taking place, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Fringe, and the Film and Book Festivals. She recommends places to eat and cautions visitors to use public transportation. She includes website addresses for information on lodging and travel to Scotland in general. INSET: Web of the week.

The article presents an interview with Alessandra Seguri, who discusses Mantua, Italy, where she lives and teaches English. Seguri lists Mantua's historic center with its multiple piazzas, among her favorite places to visit. She recommends visiting during the Festival de Letteratura in September, she describes favorite restaurants, and she suggests purchasing local products such as sbrisolona, a hard cake, Grana Padano cheese, and Vialone Nano risotto rice.

The article presents an interview with physics teacher Paul Adams, who discusses reasons to visit North Devon, England, where he lives and teaches. Adams states that Exmoor is his favorite place to visit on a day off, noting that it's particularly nice in spring but can be challenging in the winter. He recommends restaurants and says not to miss the North Devon Festival in June. He lists Bawdens' pasties and products from the Hovis Bakery in Bampton among foods to try while visiting.

The article presents an interview with Canadian teacher Anna Maria Romani, who discusses her home city of Quebec as a travel destination. Romani describes two of her favorite places to walk or hike, the Terasse Dufferin boardwalk and Lévi. She notes that any time of year is good for visiting, with concerts during summer festival, a winter carnival with ice fishing and dog sledding, and autumn scenery. Recommended purchases include maple syrup and MycoAnna clothing.

The article offers ideas for outdoor adventures in Great Britain. One suggestion is to go to the twenty-first annual world bog snorkelling championships in Powys, mid-Wales. At Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, there is a three-day festival of water creatures. Extreeme Adventure has opened a rope course near Weasenham, Norfolk, which is the highest rope course in Great Britain.

Features Seoul in South Korea. Description of some ancient royal palaces; Price ranges of items for tourists; Views on the place.

Features the Abu Soma Mark Warner family resort on the Red Sea in Egypt, where entertainment is water-based with tombs and temples as optional luxuries. Display of Egyptian figurines and paintings of semi-clad, Alma-Tadema-style houris; Availability of shallow water for kite surfing and a separate shallow area with offshore winds for windsurfing and sailing; Chance to take some photographs of the dramatic Sinai mountains on a sunset cruise.

Relates the travel experience in Cork, Ireland. Manners and customs of people in the city; Description of the different festivals held; Appreciation of different tourist destinations.

Relates the author's experiences while traveling to Tunisia. Tendency of Tunisians to be extravagant on hot baths; Restaurants in the country; Visits to heated saltwater swimming pool.

Presents a travel advisory for Denmark in conjunction with the celebration of the birth anniversary of writer Hans Christian Anderson. Localities where Andersen lived; New opera house for the statue of the fairy tale character the Little Mermaid; Modernity of the buildings of the Hans Christian Andersen Museum.

Relates the author's train travel experiences to Russia. Information about the train travel program offered by Beetroot Backpackers; Self-service lunch on the train; Visit to tourist spots in Saint Petersburg.