Ever gone on holiday, arrived at your destination and not had a clue where to start? The answer is of course in the preparation however, whether you’re a perfect planner or a last minute traveller, having some insider knowledge on your destination will enhance your visit and allow you to make the most of your holiday. Fortunately for us, a number of well-travelled experts have collaborated with BAA and come up with a series of six podcasts revealing insider tips from how to get into exclusive restaurants in New York to what ‘not’ to do on a train in Tokyo. The ‘Travel Tips from those in the Know’ guides take you off the tourist trail and highlights the local and expert knowledge that only experienced travellers or those that have lived in those cities would know. What’s more, if you do tend to leave planning to the last minute, the guides also reveal the best things to pick up at the airport to help you blend in when you get to your destination. In this podcast, Olly Smith suggests ordering a "flat white." That's an espresso with milk to the rest of us!

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Ever gone on holiday, arrived at your destination and not had a clue where to start? The answer is of course in the preparation however, whether you’re a perfect planner or a last minute traveller, having some insider knowledge on your destination will enhance your visit and allow you to make the most of your holiday. Fortunately for us, a number of well-travelled experts have collaborated with BAA and come up with a series of six podcasts revealing insider tips from how to get into exclusive restaurants in New York to what ‘not’ to do on a train in Tokyo. The ‘Travel Tips from those in the Know’ guides take you off the tourist trail and highlights the local and expert knowledge that only experienced travellers or those that have lived in those cities would know. What’s more, if you do tend to leave planning to the last minute, the guides also reveal the best things to pick up at the airport to help you blend in when you get to your destination. In this podcast, Sarah Tucker tells us how dollars are accepted in Moscow and are much easier to use and keep track of than the local currency, rubles.

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Ever gone on holiday, arrived at your destination and not had a clue where to start? The answer is of course in the preparation however, whether you’re a perfect planner or a last minute traveller, having some insider knowledge on your destination will enhance your visit and allow you to make the most of your holiday. Fortunately for us, a number of well-travelled experts have collaborated with BAA and come up with a series of six podcasts revealing insider tips from how to get into exclusive restaurants in New York to what ‘not’ to do on a train in Tokyo. The ‘Travel Tips from those in the Know’ guides take you off the tourist trail and highlights the local and expert knowledge that only experienced travellers or those that have lived in those cities would know. What’s more, if you do tend to leave planning to the last minute, the guides also reveal the best things to pick up at the airport to help you blend in when you get to your destination. In this podcast, Plum Sykes helps you make sure you are rocking the Carrie look, but on a budget...

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Ever gone on holiday, arrived at your destination and not had a clue where to start? The answer is of course in the preparation however, whether you’re a perfect planner or a last minute traveller, having some insider knowledge on your destination will enhance your visit and allow you to make the most of your holiday. Fortunately for us, a number of well-travelled experts have collaborated with BAA and come up with a series of six podcasts revealing insider tips from how to get into exclusive restaurants in New York to what ‘not’ to do on a train in Tokyo. The ‘Travel Tips from those in the Know’ guides take you off the tourist trail and highlights the local and expert knowledge that only experienced travellers or those that have lived in those cities would know. What’s more, if you do tend to leave planning to the last minute, the guides also reveal the best things to pick up at the airport to help you blend in when you get to your destination. In this podcast, Emine Ali Rushton takes you to Milan where you never order a cappucino after midday unless you want to be laughed out of the restaurant....

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The fallout from the banking credit crunch is making would-be homebuyers worried about their chances of getting on the UK property ladder. Despite the cut in the Bank of England base rate to five per cent, the cost of many mortgages appears to be going in the opposite direction. While it’s easy to lose hope of ever becoming proud property owners, Richard Way urges people to consider investing in a property abroad, where your money stretches further, and where growth potential is high. For the average price of a one bedroomed flat in London (£305,000) you could bag yourself a four bedroomed stone house in Normandy and an alpine ski apartment not far from Grenoble. Or a beautiful villa on sunny Costa Blanca and a one bedroom apartment east of Malaga and Marbella. Here to tell us about what overseas investment has to offer and how to go about buying your dream property abroad is Richard Way, Editor of A Place in the Sun magazine…

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Are you looking for a real taste of the continent this year? Do you want to broaden your culinary horizons? If so, you'll love Destination Cooking. More people are opting to go on self catering and mobile home holidays than ever before so that they can enjoy the experience of cooking whilst on holiday. Destination Cooking is a unique experience that encourages you to embrace and cook the local ingredients and recipes of France. This means that you can step deep into the local culinary culture of the French regions, and find, catch, make, bake and cook like the locals. You never know, you may even pick up a few tips for when you get back home! Renowned French chef Christian Lohez, has created a number of delicious recipes and activities for the project that will delight and inspire you throughout your stay providing an unrivalled opportunity to really understand and become part of French culture. Whether it be learning how to cook the perfect oyster in Brittany, hunting for truffles in the Vendée woodlands or discovering how to make the best roasted bream on the continent, Destination Cooking guarantees the hottest holiday experience around...depending on what ingredients you throw into the mix of course. Each of Christian’s recipes have been designed to be quick and easy for you to make from the comfort of your mobile home or campsite. As Christian says “In France our food and how we prepare it is our passion. To really have that authentic French holiday, there is nothing better than getting everyone together in the kitchen and involved. My recipe and activity suggestions will get you cooking and eating just like we do at home in France!”

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Are you looking for a real taste of the continent this year? Do you want to broaden your culinary horizons? If so, you'll love Destination Cooking. More people are opting to go on self catering and mobile home holidays than ever before so that they can enjoy the experience of cooking whilst on holiday. Destination Cooking is a unique experience that encourages you to embrace and cook the local ingredients and recipes of France. This means that you can step deep into the local culinary culture of the French regions, and find, catch, make, bake and cook like the locals. You never know, you may even pick up a few tips for when you get back home! Renowned French chef Christian Lohez, has created a number of delicious recipes and activities for the project that will delight and inspire you throughout your stay providing an unrivalled opportunity to really understand and become part of French culture. Whether it be learning how to cook the perfect oyster in Brittany, hunting for truffles in the Vendée woodlands or discovering how to make the best roasted bream on the continent, Destination Cooking guarantees the hottest holiday experience around...depending on what ingredients you throw into the mix of course. Each of Christian’s recipes have been designed to be quick and easy for you to make from the comfort of your mobile home or campsite. As Christian says “In France our food and how we prepare it is our passion. To really have that authentic French holiday, there is nothing better than getting everyone together in the kitchen and involved. My recipe and activity suggestions will get you cooking and eating just like we do at home in France!”

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Are you looking for a real taste of the continent this year? Do you want to broaden your culinary horizons? If so, you'll love Destination Cooking. More families are opting to go on self catering and mobile home holidays than ever before so that they can enjoy the experience of cooking whilst on holiday. Destination Cooking is a unique experience that encourages you to embrace and cook the local ingredients and recipes of France. This means that you can step deep into the local culinary culture of the French regions, and find, catch, make, bake and cook like the locals. You never know, you may even pick up a few tips for when you get back home! Renowned French chef Christian Lohez, has created a number of delicious recipes and activities for the project that will delight and inspire you throughout your stay providing an unrivalled opportunity to really understand and become part of continental culture. Whether it be learning how to cook the perfect oyster in Brittany, hunting for truffles in the Vendée woodlands or discovering how to make the best roasted bream, Destination Cooking guarantees a family holiday to really tickle the taste buds. Each of Christian’s recipes have been designed to be quick and easy for all the family to make from the comfort of your mobile home or campsite. As Christian says “In France our food and how we prepare it is our passion. To really have that authentic French holiday, there is nothing better than getting everyone together in the kitchen and involved. My recipe and activity suggestions will get you cooking and eating just like we do at home in France!”

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Sports fans travelling abroad to support their team are often considered to be a high-risk group from common travelling traumas and often their holidays involve the consumption of alcohol.- With some sports/groups there is also a hostile element to their trip as they face fans of the opposing team, and accommodating a lot of people into a small geographical area can be a challenge for the bodies involved.

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Colin & Justin are two people who are genuine experts when it comes to airport shopping. They join us to share their insider tips on how to get the best deals and bargains when shopping at the airport, helping to make your Christmas simpler and more cost-effective.

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As Liverpool grew in the 19th century to become Britain's second city, it attracted people from far and wide, but most notably Ireland, Wales, Scotland and mainland Europe. The result was a population with a wide array of talents and skills, plus tales to tell. It was a rich cultural mix. Now it is to be the capitol of culture 2008 we thought we better take a closer look.

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