The jewel of the East 10:22am Thursday 24th April 2003 TO the incongruous backdrop of Mahler's fifth symphony, used on the soundtrack of Death in Venice, my leg gave an ominous crack as it was pushed towards my head. As my torso was twisted in another direction I was beginning to wonder if it also signalled my demise in Bangkok.
	You don't need a mint to play polo in Virginia 9:40am Thursday 10th April 2003 THE sound of the mallet swishing through thin air was matched by Yo-Yo's audible sigh as she peered at the ball lying on the ground.
	Egypt: A Place of Wonder 2:40pm Thursday 27th March 2003 AROUND 5,000 years ago some Brits had a good idea. They dragged large stones from Wales to Salisbury Plain, stood two-thirds of them on end and ran the rest across the top of them to make an enclosure.
History and shopping 10:41am Thursday 13th March 2003 Boulogne Sur Mer has long been a favourite destination along France's Opal coast for British tourists. Known for its port, serving as the heart of the city, Boulogne provides plenty of activities for a weekend getaway.
Sound Sleeper 12:32pm Thursday 30th January 2003 Discovering the unspoilt beauty of the Isle of Arran, Scottish-born John Docherty headed back to his roots and found the Isle of Arran in perfect mood
It takes four legs to tango 3:14pm Friday 17th January 2003 AS I got ready to take my first tentative steps in the opulent Spanish ballroom, any initial apprehension at being paired with a partner with two left feet to match my own was totally unfounded.
Head for Vermont 4:19pm Friday 10th January 2003 IMAGINE you are holding a tray of Margaritas," called the instructor, as my wildly flailing arms did absolutely nothing to restore my balance. "If you were meant to ski with your arms you'd have skis on them," he added for good measure as I carved an unsteady turn.
	It's just grand at the Grand 1:28pm Thursday 2nd January 2003 George Bowstead samples a life of luxury at Eastbourne
	Winter wonderland 11:31am Thursday 2nd January 2003 Jeannine Williamson finds herself mesmerised by white horses, zithers and cream cakes in the most unlikely of holiday destinations: Slovenia.