May 2007

Health Focus: how to eat well on the road, airlines and hotels with your best interests at heart, and gadgets to get you fit. Plus successful meetings at sports venues, and destination pieces on the Rhur Valley, Jordan, Japan and Cape Town.

In this issue...

Tried and Tested

Flight check: Oasis Hong Kong Airlines

London-Hong Kong, business class — full story »

Hotel check: Leela Palace Kempinski

Bangalore, India — full story »

Hotel check: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

Hong Kong — full story »

Hotel check: Park Plaza Wallstreet

Berlin, Germany — full story »

Special reports

Healthy Portions

There's no excuse not to be healthy with new airline and hotel menus, finds Felicity Cousins — full story »

Band leaders

As the number of wifi hotspots in Europe continues to grow, Mark Caswell looks at those companies offering easier internet access on the move — full story »

Work and play

As the meetings market hots up, historic sports venues are planning major redevelopments to enhance their facilities. Business Traveller picks a few winners — full story »

How to book a hotel room

With the spread of the internet even smaller firms can now make global hotel bookings, but does the do-it-yourself method really offer better value? Alex McWhirter weighs up the pros and cons — full story »

Appetite for living

You wouldn't put the wrong kind of petrol in your car so why do we eat foods that are bad for our wellbeing, performance and ultimately our health? Katharine Cooke asks the experts how we should be fuelling ourselves for a hectic life of travel — full story »

Destinations

Ruhr revival

Germany's former industrial heartland is finding new uses for its collieries and ironworks. Andrew Eames takes a look — full story »

Coastal attractions

From the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba north to the Dead Sea, Jordan is developing new resorts to tempt international travellers. Dominic Ellis reports — full story »

Cape glory

As South Africa struggles to overcome its troubled past, cosmopolitan Cape Town offers a positive example of ethnic integration. Kenny Coyle takes a tour of the ocean city and its wine-growing hinterland — full story »

One heck of a bike ride

The islands of Japan's Seto Inland Sea, showcase feats of engineering and design. Brent Hannon pedals across — full story »

Cool down

Drive away from the coast towards Oman, and you'll find the oasis town of Al Ain, perfect for a break from the heat. Tom Otley takes in the view — full story »

Lifestyle

Treat yourself

Make the most of the summer sun with a solar-powered cabin bag, keep cool in a travel suit or keep perfect track of time with a GMT watch — full story »

The bronzed age

As awareness of skin cancer has risen, more and more people are turning to self-tanning to get that sunkissed look. Eve Cameron shares her top tips on achieving a golden glow without leaving home — full story »

Streets ahead

In a few years' time, hire cars will navigate themselves to their destination at the touch of a button. While you're waiting, make the most of the new GPS systems on offer, says Robert Couldwell — full story »

Circuit training

Trainers with a mind of their own, MP3 players that shout at you to go faster – there's just no excuse not to get in shape. Mark Prigg roadtests the very latest fitness gadgets — full story »