February 2005

In this issue...

Tried and Tested

Flight check: United Airlines

New York JFK-Los Angeles, premium cabins — full story »

Hotel check: Hotel Condes de Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain — full story »

Flight check: Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong-New York JFK, business class — full story »

Hotel check: The Alex, New York

New York, USA — full story »

Hotel check: The Pierre, New York

New York, USA — full story »

Special reports

Human traffic

With passenger numbers returning to pre-9/11 levels, airports are struggling to cope. David Jones investigates the issues of security and air traffic at two US airports. — full story »

Just the basics

Shanghai's Pudong International Airport has some way to go before it can truly compete with other Asian getaways. Ed Peters reports. — full story »

Destinations

Seattle's fresh blend

Seattle's downtown area has been homogenised, but its neighbourhoods retain their character and its wealth has bought the city some shiny new toys. Brent Hannon reports. — full story »

Mexico City is home to almost daily protests by its spirited residents, but now a different kind of revolution is taking place, thanks to a recent, multi-million dollar restoration of the historic centre. Darren Foster reports on the changing mood of the city. — full story »

Gold rush

Shanghai attracts the lionfs share of direct foreign investment into China: US$12billion of an annual US$50 billion. Brent Hannon reports from the heart of a brassy boom town. — full story »

Lifestyle

Thai temptations

From traditional curry staples to more daring combinations, Beverley Fearis finds Thai dishes for every palate in Sydney. — full story »

Golfing around... Southern China

It was 21 years ago that Chung Shan Hot Spring Golf Club opened its doors for business, marking the reintroduction of the royal and ancient game to mainland China. Report by Spencer Robinson. — full story »