The 2009 features list for The Travel & Leisure Magazine. July/August GettingTo Know: Thailand Thailand is winning back holidaymakers with its exotic culture, glorious beaches, the buzz of Bangkok and so much more. EscapeTo: Salzburg Birthplace of Mozart and the setting for the Sound of Music,Austria’s second city is a firm favourite with British holidaymakers. AllAboard: Ex-UK Cruises There’s no need to fly when you can sail away on cruises from ports around the UK. OffThe BeatenTrack: Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa History, safaris, beaches, Zulu heritage and sport come together gloriously in this year-round holiday destination. Let’sTry: EscortedTours – Coaching Holidays It’s cool to coach.We debunk the myths about escorted touring holidays and look at the many options of offer worldwide. PackYour Clubs: Murcia Join us as we explore Spain’s fastest-growing golf destination, and home to the world’s only Nicklaus Golf Trail. OnYour Doorstep: Channel Islands Close to home, yet with a distinctive French influence – we explore Jersey, Guernsey and the smaller Channel Islands. London Reviews: London’s Parks Green oases amid the hubbub of daily life in the capital – London’s celebrated parks are a treasure all can enjoy. September/October GettingTo Know: Canary Islands Long popular for winter sun beach escapes, the Canary Islands offer a diverse product to savour year-round. EscapeTo: Toronto Canada’s biggest city makes a great short stay for its multi cultural neighbourhoods, theatres andnearby Niagara Falls. AllAboard: Middle East/Indian Ocean Cruises Set sail for a fast-rising region for cruise holidays to explore everything from desert islands to desert kingdoms. OffThe BeatenTrack: Sri Lanka Teardrop-shaped Sri Lanka has been through tough times of late, but as it recovers tourists are rediscovering its bountiful wonders. Let’sTry: LearnTo Dive Holidays Popularised by Jacques Cousteau, the sport of diving is now something anyone can try.We show you where and how. PackYour Clubs: Lisbon Coast Portugal’s capital is fast becoming known for the excellent golf in its environs as well as for its history, heritage and wine. OnYour Doorstep: Lake District The scenic splendour of England’s NorthWest has made it a perennial favourite sinceWordsworth lived there 200 years ago. London Reviews: Markets London’s markets are an eclectic delight, whether you want to buy local produce, sift through bric-a-brac or simply browse for bargains. November/December GettingTo Know: Jamaica Get into the reggae spirit as we uncover the biggest little island in the world and find a paradise of beaches,mountains, rivers and forests. EscapeTo: European Christmas Markets Christmas is a magical time to visit the festive markets of Germany, France, Belgium and Austria. AllAboard: Australia &World Cruises Long holidays at sea offer a cost-effective way to see distant destinations from the comfort of your floating hotel. OffThe BeatenTrack: Brazil Join us as we venture from the beaches and carnival traditions of Rio to the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Let’sTry: Family skiingAndWinterActivities Downhill fun for all the family as well as other winter activities in ski resorts across Europe, the US and Canada. PackYour Clubs: Europe’s top golf holiday destination has been reinventing itself, with new facilities to augment its traditionally-popular offerings. OnYour Doorstep: Scotland Head north of the border to help celebrate Scotland’s HomecomingYear – marking Robert Burn’s 250th anniversary – as it bows out. London Reviews: Ethnic London Explore London’s cultural diversity and dine out on everything from curry in Brick Lane to dim sun in Chinatown. For more information on The Travel & Leisure Magazine please visit www.tlmags.com

1. 2009 FEATURES SCHEDULE
July/August Let’s Try: Learn To Dive Holidays Popularised by
Jacques Cousteau, the sport of diving is now something anyone
Getting To Know: Thailand Thailand is winning back can try.We show you where and how.
holidaymakers with its exotic culture, glorious beaches, the buzz
of Bangkok and so much more. Pack Your Clubs: Lisbon Coast Portugal’s capital is
fast becoming known for the excellent golf in its environs as well
Escape To: Salzburg Birthplace of Mozart and the as for its history, heritage and wine.
setting for the Sound of Music,Austria’s second city is a firm
favourite with British holidaymakers. On Your Doorstep: Lake District The scenic
splendour of England’s North West has made it a perennial
All Aboard: Ex-UK Cruises There’s no need to fly favourite since Wordsworth lived there 200 years ago.
when you can sail away on cruises from ports around the UK.
London Reviews: Markets London’s markets are an
Off The Beaten Track: Kwazulu-Natal, South eclectic delight, whether you want to buy local produce, sift
Africa History, safaris, beaches, Zulu heritage and sport come through bric-a-brac or simply browse for bargains.
together gloriously in this year-round holiday destination.
Let’s Try: Escorted Tours – Coaching Holidays It’s
cool to coach.We debunk the myths about escorted touring November/December
holidays and look at the many options of offer worldwide.
Getting To Know: Jamaica Get into the reggae spirit
Pack Your Clubs: Murcia Join us as we explore Spain’s as we uncover the biggest little island in the world and find a
fastest-growing golf destination, and home to the world’s only paradise of beaches, mountains, rivers and forests.
Nicklaus Golf Trail.
Escape To: European Christmas Markets
On Your Doorstep: Channel Islands Close to home, Christmas is a magical time to visit the festive markets of
yet with a distinctive French influence – we explore Jersey, Germany, France, Belgium and Austria.
Guernsey and the smaller Channel Islands.
All Aboard: Australia & World Cruises Long
London Reviews: London’s Parks Green oases amid holidays at sea offer a cost-effective way to see distant
the hubbub of daily life in the capital – London’s celebrated destinations from the comfort of your floating hotel.
parks are a treasure all can enjoy.
Off The Beaten Track: Brazil Join us as we venture
from the beaches and carnival traditions of Rio to the heart of
the Amazon rainforest.
September/October
Let’s Try: Family skiing And Winter Activities
Getting To Know: Canary Islands Long popular for Downhill fun for all the family as well as other winter activities in
winter sun beach escapes, the Canary Islands offer a diverse ski resorts across Europe, the US and Canada.
product to savour year-round.
Pack Your Clubs: Costa Del Sol Europe’s top golf
Escape To: Toronto Canada’s biggest city makes a great holiday destination has been reinventing itself, with new facilities
short stay for its multi-cultural neighbourhoods, theatres and to augment its traditionally-popular offerings.
nearby Niagara Falls.
On Your Doorstep: Scotland Head north of the
All Aboard: Middle East/Indian Ocean Cruises border to help celebrate Scotland’s Homecoming Year – marking
Set sail for a fast-rising region for cruise holidays to explore Robert Burn’s 250th anniversary – as it bows out.
everything from desert islands to desert kingdoms.
London Reviews: Ethnic London Explore London’s
Off The Beaten Track: Sri Lanka Teardrop-shaped cultural diversity and dine out on everything from curry in Brick
Sri Lanka has been through tough times of late, but as it recovers Lane to dim sun in Chinatown.
tourists are rediscovering its bountiful wonders.