Children of the revolution
Westerners tend to have a romantic vision of Cuba. But behind
the glamour that still clings to Fidel Castro's rule is a gritty
country whose people have had to innovate to survive, writes
Rosita Boland p
High costa living
The Spanish have long since surrendered the Costa del Sol and
the Costa Brava. But you won't find Irish bars, bratwurst or
drunken fighting on the Costa de la Luz, around Cádiz.
Conor Pope is delighted p
10 top activity breaks
Sandra O'Connell has lots of suggestions for a
holiday that will keep you in shape p
Other Stories

Back to the Barrow
The grassy towpath of the Barrow and Grand Canal waterway brings you through some of the most beautiful riverscape in these islands, writes Olivia O'Leary pJust the Italian job
Turin knocks the socks off some other cities in Italy you might think of spending a weekend in, writes Mary Minihan pIn the saddle again
It was more than a decade since Philippa Collins had last ridden a horse. So pony-trekking in Africa was quite a way to spend a holiday pT5: Judgment day
Heathrow's plans to take the hassle out of air travel got off to a bumpy start, reports Ciarán Hancock pAirport watch
E-mail your views to go@irish-times.ie pGo catch a show
Paris: Circus The famous Cirque du Soleil returns to the city with the performance show Delirium. Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy. From March 31st to April 2nd. www.bercy.fr; www.cirquedusoleil.com . pGo last minute
Fancy a spring break? Joan Scales picks out some of the top holiday choices both at home and abroad pGo holiday DIY
Can you save a mint on a jaunt to the Algarve? pGo reader go
Your questions answered pGo overnight
Patsey Murphy visits Rathsallagh House Hotel, Co Wicklow pMy holiday
Maeve Binchy, novelist. pMy Day
Mary Stritch, bean an tí, Bunratty Folk Park, Co Limerick pPack up your troubles
GO GADGETS: MY BACK STILL hurts from the last time I helped my mother-in-law with her luggage. Her suitcase is bigger than she is, and its bulge calls to mind one of those Discovery Channel documentaries where a python swallows a goat. It once weighed close to 50kg, which was so far above the baggage allowance that the check-in staff made her empty about half of its contents on the spot. pGo travel
David Foran and Fintan Gillespie p
Inconsiderate recliners top list of peeves for fellow passengers
AIR TRAVELLER SURVEY: INCONSIDERATE FELLOW passengers reclining their seats is the number one pet hate among air travellers, according to a new survey. pBritons choose Dublin
CITYBREAKS: DUBLIN IS THE third most popular short-break destination for the British, according to a new survey. pIrish students plan to pedal 25,000km for Kenyan children
CHARITY CYCLE: FOUR STUDENTS who became friends at Trinity College Dublin plan to raise money for Kenyan street children by cycling 25,000km (16,000 miles) from Alaska to Argentina this summer. pShorts
A roundup of other stories in brief. p
Rocky mountain high
MAGAN'S WORLD: Manchán Magan on Polish free spirits pGo read
Three Cups of Tea and Malaysia & Singapore p




