February 2007
Inside this month: video conferencing, Hamburg's new waterfront, golfing in Florida, health checks and the Taj Mahal. Plus a report on the new business aviation terminal at Farnborough Airport, and the best country house hotels.In this issue...
Tried and Tested
Hotel check: Hilton London Tower Bridge
London, UK — full story »
Hotel check: Marriott London Kensington
London, UK — full story »
Hotel check: Sheraton Fota Island
Cork, Ireland — full story »
Hotel check: Sheraton Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi — full story »
Hotel check: Ickworth
Suffolk, UK — full story »
Flight check: Cessna Citation X executive jet
Farnborough-Vitoria, Spain — full story »
Flight check: Finnair
Delhi-London Heathrow via Helsinki, business class — full story »
Special Reports
Future perfect
From the first powered flight to today's private jets, Farnborough has always been at the cutting edge of aviation. Mark Caswell takes a tour of a very different kind of airport — full story »
Apart from the rest
For travellers who want to combine the comforts of home with the amenities of a hotel, serviced apartments are becoming an attractive alternative. Felicity Cousins weighs up the pros and cons — full story »
Spring clean
Plan your next event in the countryside, and make use of the new generation of luxury country hotels and their state-of-the-art meeting facilities. Business Traveller looks at some of the rural retreats offering a breath of fresh air — full story »
Lifestyle
Good scents
Sarah Catchpole enters Paris's world-famous perfumery, La Maison Guerlain, and finds old-fashioned French charm — full story »
Catch of the day
From light lunches to lavish spreads, there's seafood to suit every taste on offer in London. Business Traveller tests the waters of the capital and uncovers three genuine pearls — full story »
Hot for hire
From luxury coupés to practical hatches, there's never been a wider choice of rental cars on offer, says Robert Couldwell — full story »
How does that work?
The maps in GPS devices are more accurate every year. Felicity Cousins goes behind the scenes to see how they are created, updated and turned into that voice which haunts your every turn — full story »
Fit to fly
For busy business travellers, a health check can bring peace of mind or a timely corrective to a harmful lifestyle. Tom Otley tries two London-based clinics, including one which offers a completely new view — full story »
The real thing
If you thought video conferencing meant fuzzy screens, woolly sound and endless time delays, think again. New technology and realistic pricing are bringing the virtual meeting back into focus, says Marc Gardener — full story »
Treat yourself
Travelling abroad there are plenty of opportunities for picking up a bargain. But there's always the option of buying something worth treasuring... — full story »
Destinations
White magic
The Taj Mahal has stood for centuries as a monument to lost love, but now it's under threat from pollution. Mark Caswell pays a dawn visit to see how the 21st century is treating India's greatest wonder — full story »
Blue horizons
Corporate dinners on the Nile, private parties in the shadow of the pyramids and year-round Mediterranean retreats are all on the menu in Egypt, says Methil Renuka — full story »
Edinburgh restaurants
Scottish food has come a long way from haggis and porridge to the sophisticated fare on offer in the capital today. Valerie James revels in a combination of local produce and international expertise — full story »
Vienna hotels
The Austrian capital has always been skilful at making the most of its geographic position, says Guy Dittrich, and investment in new facilities and hotels is ensuring it stays ahead of the game — full story »
On the waterfront
Locals are keeping quiet about it, but something big is rising from the chilly waters of Hamburg harbour. Andrew Eames takes a tour of the latest docklands development — full story »
