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GO IRELAND:The best way to leave the madding crowd far behind is to go diving off our islands, writes
Éibhir Mulqueen
GO SOUTH AFRICA:Birdwatching in South Africa, where biodiversity is not so much a scientific concept as a daily reality, is a joy, not least because you also see birds that turn up on Irish shores, writes
Paddy Woodworth
GO CITYBREAK:The German city of Bremen, setting for one of the Grimm brothers' stories, combines ancient and modern to lively effect, writes
Conor Gallagher
GO ENGLAND:There's more to rural Yorkshire than you might think, as
Catherine Mackdiscovers
SUN RESORT DANGER: AN IRISHWOMAN whose two-year-old son drowned in Spain four years ago has appealed to parents to be vigilant when on holidays with their children in sun resorts.
BOOKINGS: CONSUMERS have been warned to ensure their holiday bookings are made with bonded tour operators following the collapse this week of the Mayo-based operator Ronane Travel/Great Escapes.
WILDLIFE WARNING: IRISH TOURISTS travelling abroad have been warned about being tricked into posing for photographs with captive animals that have been drugged, mutilated or restrained.
A roundup of the week's other travel stories in brief
From a two-week cruise in the Caribbean to a trip to a Dublin fashion extravaganza,
Joan Scaleshas the week's best offers
GO READER GO: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Kathryn McKiernanrecalls a visit to Alaska on a cruise with her mother
Jacqueline Reid, Duty Manager at Heuston Station in Dublin.
Bernice Harrisonvisits St Helen's Hotel, Rosslare Harbour.
How much for a week in the Spanish sun?
HIDDEN GEMS:NORTHERN Italy has many former city states that are rewarding to anyone interested in art, history and culture, as well as wonderful cuisine and wine.
GO GADGETS:Cheap tents are available for under €50, but you'll be fortunate if they last longer than a weekend in our not-so-gentle climate.
PARIS: ExhibitionThe Soldiers of Eternity: the Warriors of Xi'anfeatures more than 120 pieces of Asian art on display in the city for the first time. Pinacothèque de Paris, 28 Place de la Madeleine. Until September 14th. www.pinacotheque.com.
Irish Timesjournalist
Davin O'Dwyerwas amazed by the number of security checks that had been squeezed into Berlin's Schönefeld Airport
Brian O'Connell'sround-up of travel blogs
A selection of titles to consider on holiday.
MAGAN'S WORLD:Manchán Magan's tales of a travel addict

GO CULTURE:The Italian city of Trieste, where Joyce lived, retains a magic Dublin has lost, writes
Terence Killeen
GO FEEDBACK:For Melanie Asta, an Italian living in Belfast, and her family, Kuala Lumpur proved an exotic city with a cosmopolitan edge
SOCCER FANS WILL have to pay big money or show some creativity to get to Germany for Ireland's rearranged World Cup qualifier against Georgia next Saturday.
Boxing:If you are suffering from withdrawal symptoms after the performances of Ireland's boxers at the Olympics, one big fight to look forward to is the meeting of undefeated Welshman Joe Calzaghe and American great Roy Jones Jr in New York.

John McCainFull audio recording of John McCain's speech at the Republican National Convention in St Paul, Minnesota.
Finding love between the coversCan 'read-dating' be more successful than 'speed-dating' when it comes to finding the perfect partner?
Inside Wexford's giant celloFrank McDonald on the decision to rebuild Wexford's Opera House
Final touchesLiam MacCarthy Cup repaired before Croke Park appearance
Palin address to Republican Party ConventionFull audio recording of Sarah Palin's address to the Republican Party Convention 2008