Seasick
The stomach bug on board the cruise liner Aurora has struck down a quarter of the passengers and caused an international incident. But is the risk that great - and are ships breeding grounds for such outbreaks? Lucy Atkins investigates.
A thirst for adventure
Having recently done some 'serious' trekking in the Borneo jungle (eight hours a day with 20kg packs), I have developed a thirst for this type of adventure holiday. Can anyone recommend tour operators who can offer me a similar standard of trekking in the Amazon? Is it possible to do such a trip independently?
Flying doctor
My mother has an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). She lives in the US, but would like to fly here to see me. She asked one doctor about flying and the answer was 'no way', but a second opinion was more positive. What would be your advice?
Stretch yourself to the very limit – of luxury
Active People Holidays is offering next year's marathon runners and other masochists a luxurious leg up with their fitness.
Flying doctor
In 'the old days', we were told to take salt tablets in tropical climates. Does this advice still hold true?
Six of the best natural spas
...and five more ways to soak yourself to health.
Anyone for yoga in the nude?
That was what Debbie Lawson stumbled upon when she went to 'find herself' in the sun-kissed hills of Andalucia. No wonder she joined a mass break-out for a booze-up in the local village...