It's official - the traditional image of Brits abroad, baking like lobsters on the beach and shouting loudly in English, is dead. Instead, today's breed of holidaymaker is sophisticated, intrepid and considerate. Anthropologist Kate Fox and Mary Finucane from Teletext Holidays will be live in the studio on Thursday 9th May from 1430 until 1530 discussing how 'the Palin effect' has revolutionised our attitude to travel.... read more

To find out more information and advice on how you can avoid the perils of taking a gap year join our chat on Wednesday 2nd March at 16.00 –17:00 with Jaspal Panesar from FCO and Tom Hall writer for The Observer travel and editor of Lonely Planet’s Travellers Tips book.... read more

With so many destinations to choose from, it's important to pick the right one. Holiday expert Nishma Patel will be joining us live online on the 16th February 2005, webchats between 2.30 and 3.30pm, to offer her tips for the hottest new holiday destinations and how to ensure you're picking the right one for your ideal break this summer.

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Do you harbour an ambition to travel?A PDSA Challenge is an unforgettable experience. You’ll get a personal 'high', not only from taking part, but also from knowing that you’re volunteering to raise vital funds for PDSA. One of the most exciting challenges this year is the Big cats, small cats: South Africa Trek in September. Lee Grant who has participated in several challenges joins us for a live webchat about his experiences alongside vet Elaine Pendlebury and Lucy Speed of EastEnders fame.... read more

As we battle though the dreary damp and windy months of winter, looking forward to and planning our summer holidays is one of the best ways to get us through. But before committing our hard earned cash to a particular destination the British public wants to see and hear accounts of what they can expect. This is understandable, as a holiday is often a highlight of the year and one of the biggest expenses we will be paying out. TV Presenter and travel expert, Russell is The Daily Mail's People's Champion and independent travel expert. He has presented Perfect Holiday on BBC 1, has been a travel reporter and expert on ITV 1's Wish You Were Here. Russell has also presented Holiday Maker for Channel 4 and Celebrity Road Raj for SKY ONE.... read more

Vicky Smith will be joining us live online from Europe's biggest event for the sport, The Ski Show, on Wednesday the 13 th October from 2-3pm.... read more

To tell us more about the event we’ve got Paul Hoggard, one of the world’s leading and most respected sand sculpture artists joining us live on line on Tuesday 13th July. Even if you can’t make it to the Masters of Sand competition Paul will be able to offer some helpful hints and tips on how to build the perfect sand sculpture!... read more