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England: Royal jousting at Blenheim Palace
Britain's historic Blenheim Palace is the ideal setting for a medieval jousting tournament, writes Jim Eagles.

Jousting at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Medieval jousting tournaments are regularly throughout the year at this most imperial place.

Don't miss: Festival of South West Food & Drink, Exeter
Exeter Castle and Northernhay Gardens are the attractive surroundings for a weekend that celebrates top-quality food and drink.

England: Devon's big-screen gems
Dartmoor's residents are preparing for an invasion of tourists this year after the national park became a backdrop for several scenes in War Horse.

Waitangi Day: How can we reclaim the day?
Buddy Mikaere imagines a Waitangi Day that will mean something special to all New Zealanders.

London Olympics: Overpriced hotels deter tourists
Unwanted hotel rooms needlessly reserved by Olympic organisers will be a key factor in a tourism slump.

Locals ready to ground renewed Thames airport bid
The British Government is poised to reopen the vexed and controversial debate over the expansion of air travel in southeast England.