Holiday prices for the Caribbean fall Feb 3, 2009, 14:54 GMT Castries, Saint Lucia ­ Holidaying in the Caribbean this winter season has never been so cheap, said Hugh Riley, General Secretary of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. ....more

Lake Tekapo - a stargazers' heaven in New Zealand Feb 3, 2009, 14:54 GMT Wellington - The stars shine in the crystal-clear night sky over Lake Tekapo, at the foot of New Zealand's Southern Alps, more brilliantly than just about anywhere else on earth and the area is already renowned as a stargazers' heaven for tourists. ....more

Decommissioned jumbo jet gets new life as hostel at Swedish airport, Jan 27, 2009, 11:55 GMT Stockholm - Up close, a Boeing 747-200 is an impressive sight. ....more

Finnish museum to host exhibition on North American Indians Jan 20, 2009, 12:18 GMT Helsinki - The Museum Centre Vapriikki in Tampere, Finland, is to host a comprehensive exhibition on North American Indians from June 12 to November 8. ....more

Pre-authorisation required for travel to the United States Jan 20, 2009, 12:18 GMT Munich/Berlin - Travellers to the United States have been advised to check the new regulations about online registration as early as possible. ....more

Of earthworms and men - on the trail of Darwin in middle England Feb 3, 2009, 14:57 GMT London - Even in the deep midwinter a trip to England can begin with the sound of birds merrily twittering or even with the glimpse of an iguana. ....more

Great Lakes states offer winter wonderland Feb 3, 2009, 14:54 GMT Bayfield, Wisconsin - Curled up snugly in the snow, Rosy, Kathy, Milly and Bobby blinked dreamily into the winter sun near Lake Superior in the US state of Wisconsin. The biting cold was dry, so it was not too unpleasant. In fact, at about minus 20 degrees centigrade, it was just right for them and 30 other Siberian huskies. ....more