Nottingham is most famous for its associations with the medieval outlaw Robin Hood. Less well known is that this friendly city in the heart of England is also a haven for shoppers, night-club goers and lovers of cuisine, culture and sport.

Find out more about the legendary rogue and his moll, Maid Marion, at Nottingham Castle, and also at Sherwood Forest, where the Major Oak, thought to be one of Robin's hideouts, still stands tall. At the Tales of Robin Hood attraction, all age groups can have fun on this animated ride through Robin's medieval wonderland. The city celebrates its associations with the outlaw at the annual Robin Hood Pageant.

Fine food down at the local...

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Ever since David Eyre and Mike Belben bought a run down pub called the Eagle on London's Farringdon Road in 1991 and started serving their robust, unpretentious home-cooking, the gastropub has developed into a fully fledged British dining institution. As a result you get all the cosy warmth and neighbourliness of a local pub with some great food, too.

Where once pubs had a limited range of food, if any, now most have a tasty menu on offer at reasonable prices, but gastropubs are the thoroughbreds of the genre. They offer an array of delicious, seasonal, fairly priced food, usually sourced from local suppliers and growers. The gastropub has created a new platform for some of the country's most talented and energetic chefs, determined to show that food doesn't have to be formal to be fabulous.

The Best In The South - Cape Town South Africa

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A range of jagged mountains thrusting into the splendid desolation of the southern Atlantic, the Cape Peninsula is one of the world's most beautiful places.

Pristine beaches, sheltered bays and secluded coves encircle the majestic might of Table Mountain, a World Heritage Site and home to some 8,500 species of flower. Between the mountain's looming crags and Table Bay's deep blue sweep lies South Africa's Mother City and the cosmopolitan hub of the Western Cape Province - Cape Town.

Visiting Croatia

Croatia has quickly become Europe's hottest destination, and for good reason. The rocky coastline continues for 1778 kilometres and includes pine-fringed coves, wide sandy beaches and cozy inlets. As if that weren't enough, there are a good 1185 islands that range from lush and wooded to stark and hilly. Yachties love the sailing opportunities, sunbathers have an incredible choice of beaches and scuba divers have a paradise of sea life to explore.

Zambia, What an Amazing Country!

When you travel abroad, especially far away from home, you want to have peace of mind. The same applies if you're on an African safari. If your desire is to meet warm, friendly people - then travel to Africa's peace haven, Zambia. In Zambia you'll find that which you most desire, the warm African welcome.

Peace, stability and friendliness describe Zambia. It is a country incredibly endowed with natural resources, the heritage of a natural safari country. Just imagine these amazing places:-

What's New in Britain 2006?

Fans of William Shakespeare, Agatha Christie and Mozart are among those who will find plenty to interest them in Britain in 2006. A major sporting venue and a royal palace are also set to reopen and there are new museums and galleries to enjoy. Here are just some of the highlights visitors can look forward to in an event-packed year.