May 2005
In this issue...
Tried and Tested
Flight check: Malaysia Airlines
London-Kuala Lumpur, business class — full story »
Hotel check: Park Hyatt Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan — full story »
Hotel check: Sofitel Dorint Bayerpost Munich
Munich, Germany — full story »
Special reports
City high flyer
After starting as a small-scale business airport, London City is booming with new routes and better links says Alex McWhirter. — full story »
Destinations
Shifting sands
Abu Dhabi's determination to diversify has led to a host of new hotels, shopping malls and restaurants while its national airline is rapidly expanding, writes Chris Moran. — full story »
German easels
Berlin hasn't realised its economic hopes but its art scene is stronger than ever, says Oliver Bennett. — full story »
This sporting life
Good facilities and even better weather make Australia a sporting heaven, and Melbourne is its undisputed champion. Beverley Fearis visits as the sports-mad city gears up for its next big event. — full story »
Peak practice
Trekking the Inca Trail doesn't have to involve blood, sweat, tears and worn boots, reports Darren Foster from his air-conditioned luxury train compartment. — full story »
Lifestyle
Hacienda heaven
Tourists often overlook Ecuador, but its Spanish-style haciendas are relics of a rich colonial history and offer the chance to live like the old aristocracy. Liz Hoggard gets in the saddle... — full story »
