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Visiting the US has never been my dream, maybe because many of my friends wanted to go there so desperately, and I do not like to go with the mainstream, maybe because I have heard numerous stories from friends how difficult it is to secure an appointment for a US visa and the amount of documents one has to submit to the US embassy. This autumn, however, my sister is due to give birth to a baby girl after 10 years of trying to get pregnant and I felt I had to be one of the first people to take a peak at my little niece. Therefore, I braced myself and searched the net for information about getting a non-immigrant visa to the US. If you live in Canada, but you are not a permanent resident, and you...

Are you Planning on Studying Abroad at University ? One of The Main Concerns for Students is How to get a Student Visa for Studying Abroad Here is a Student Visa by Country guide for all students Student Visa Eligibility Criteria UK A UK student visa applicant must show that they have been accepted onto a course of study at one of the following. - A publicly-funded institution of further or higher education (for example a university) - A bonafide private education institution that maintains satisfactory records of enrolment and attendance for students and offers courses which lead to qualifications recognised by the appropriate accreditation bodies. - An independent fee-paying school outside the...

It is not always realized that the EB-5 investor visa program (which for a $500,000 investment allows permanent residence for a family in the U.S.A.) is due to finish (time out) in 2012. There are no guarantees it will necessarily be renewed in its current format. Although the program is due to expire in 2012 and there have been a number of plans made in Congress to make it a permanent program, this is no certainty. The political situation is not clear coming up to midterm elections in 2010.  Although the President categorized immigration reform as high on his agenda it is not a popular issue with many of the electorate at a time of high unemployment. Indeed immigration reform may be seen by many...

The UK border agency has announced that it may introduce visas to the UK for visitors from Dominica and St Lucia, after analyzing the results of a Visa Waiver Test on seven countries in the eastern Caribbean. The Visa Waiver Test is carried out to determine the risk that a specific countries' citizens potentially pose to the UK in terms of illegal immigration, crime and security, to help decide where visas to the UK may be required. It also helps the government determine whether the visa regimes are in the right places. The Test was announced in 2007 when travel from any country beyond the European Economic Area and Switzerland was measured against a range of criteria including illegal immigration...

Can I get a tourist B2 visa to the USA for my potential spouse? This is probably one of the most sought after answers on the internet. You meet someone aboard; spend a little time with them in their own country. Then a time comes when you start to think about taking the relationship to the next level; marriage. You start to think to yourself, wouldn’t it be nice if my fiance could come to the USA for a visit? For all intent and purposes, this sounds like a great idea. Your potential spouse will be able to see the USA before they make a permanent relocation. You as the sponsor will have a good idea what it might be like to live with this person; especially if that person gets a 6 month visa to the...

What's the fiancee visa ? The fiancee visa is just like the identity card which can prove your Identity and status in one country. If you want to marry with an foreign citizen and reside in this country , you must have the fiancee visa of this country. There are the different fiancee visa in different countries. For an instant, A citizen of a foreign country who would like to come to the United States to marry an American citizen and reside in the U.S. will have to obtain a K-1 visa. The K-1 visa is American Visa which can identity your status in American society. Before you go to apply for the fiancee visa, you must ask for the fiancee visa guide which can make you know the whole procedure of...

An employment visa is presented to an immigrant with a problem that they meet distinct investment or work primarily based needs. Some of these demands deal with working on distinct careers that fulfill the circumstances while some others deal with creation of posts for persons to work. While you are applying for an employment visa you can either do all the work included by your self or find the assistance of an employment visa lawyer or employment visa attorney to guide you throughout the procedure. Whichever choice you pick, you need to know about the various kinds of employment dependent visas provided to prospective immigrants of the United States. Employment benefits-1 Visa - This visa grants...

American Immigration Law is somewhat complicated. One of the murky areas of the Immigration rules involves filing for multiple K1 visas. Many people have filed for one or more K1 visas in the past and become worried that it will detrimentally affect a current application. One piece of legislation that is particularly important is the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act. This Act states that an American Citizen will only be entitled to apply for a total of two K-1 visas on behalf of a foreign fiancée. This restriction does not mean that the United States Citizen will never be able to file a third petition, only that he or she will need to obtain a waiver from the United States...

The most populous city in Australia, Sydney, should be on your to-go list when you decide to get yourself an Australian tourist visa. Its most famous tourist attractions include the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. It does not matter whether you are a lover of urban lifestyle or a laidback lifestyle for you to enjoy the city. What with its nightspots such as the Oxford Street and The Rocks, museums like the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Museum of Contemporary Art, and parks like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Royal National Park, you are surely to experience urban lifestyle, culture, and nature. Some of the places that make Sydney a city you should not miss going include: 1. Harbour...

The K-1 Fiancee Visa was promulgated by the US Congress in an effort to provide a legal method whereby alien fiancees could travel to the USA in order to meet their American loved one. The main advantage of this type of family visa is the fast processing time compared to American marriage visas. However, this type of travel document requires the foreign fiancee to adjust status once lawfully present in the USA. The adjustment process usually takes anywhere from 3 to 6 months. An I-601 waiver was created for those who have previously been found inadmissible to the United States due to one of the legal grounds of inadmissibility found in the relevant provisions of the American Immigration and...

Why was my K1 Visa denied? What did I do wrong? How do I fix the problem? These might be some of the questions running through your head if you get that dreaded letter of denial. It is almost impossible to explain all the reasons why someone might be denied a K1 Visa. What I am going to talk about here are the most common ways a couple can be denied. The first way is incomplete information in the application and failure to correct the missing documentation. It is hard to believe, but this is the most common way to be denied. What many couples do not realize, is they only have a short period of time to get the information requested back to the USCIS. Now for those that go about it on their own, they...

While there are many the parts of the k1 fiancee visa or fiancee visa application or k1 fiancee visa process, the focus of this article is on the interview at the US Embassy because it is the most crucial aspect of the k1 fiancee visa process. Our firm operates in Thailand and we are Thailand's largest and oldest US Immigration Law Firm who does k1 fiancee visa. That's why; I am only qualified to talk about the immigrant visa interview at the US Embassy in Bangkok. While similarities may exist between embassies, neither you nor I should assume this. First, I will begin by telling you that the k1 fiancee visa interview and k1 fiancee visa document requirements are changeable from month to month and...

Automatic Student Visa Cancellation is one of the unfair ways in which the current Australian Immigration system operates. Under current legislation, if the student’s registered education provider is of the view that the student is not attending classes or achieving satisfactory performance they have the power, and an obligation, to report the student to the Department. If this occurs, the student will be invited to an interview to explain why they have or if they believe they haven’t, have not breached condition 8202. Condition 8202 attaches to all student visas and creates an obligation on all student visa holders to achieve satisfactory attendance (80% of classes) and achieve satisfactory...

Migration Review Tribunal Has your visa application been refused or your visa cancelled? The Migration Review Tribunal (MRT) is a person’s last opportunity to have a visa refusal or cancellation reviewed “on the merits”.  That is, the Migration Review Tribunal is the last place where you can bring new evidence to support your case or application which was not before, or considered by, the original decision maker when your visa application was refused or your visa cancelled. The Federal Magistrates Court or Federal Court are not able to consider fresh evidence and can only consider whether your case was legally and/or fairly considered by the Migration Review Tribunal.  It is, therefore...

The interview is pretty much a strait forward process. I was at the interview with my fiancé as were many other men with their fiancés. For one thing, I wanted to be there to support her. My fiancé is very emotional and I knew that she would be an emotional wreck at the interview. I was there to bolster her courage. Also, Warsaw is a big city and I wanted to be there to accompany her in a big city she didn't know very well. But the main reason I was there was primarily because I didn't want any last minute glitches. To use a football analogy: The ball was on the one-yard line. I was going to make sure the ball made it into the end zone. I would never forgive myself if something went wrong at the...

Surely, Australia is the smallest continent and can be described by many other superlatives. It is known as the flattest continent as well as the driest inhabited continent. To counter these implausible descriptions, this country and continent is the home of the world's largest coral reef, that is, the Great Barrier Reef. It is also where Mount Augustus can be found, which is known to be the world's largest monolith. Together with this country's rich history is their rich natural resources. When Australia is mentioned, we immediately think of cute marsupials such as koalas and kangaroos. But more than that, its alpine heaths, tropical rainforests, and marine life boast of a large biodiversity. In...

The fifth preference employment based visa (EB5) was created in 1990 as a way for foreign investors to gain United States permanent residency (and eventual citizenship if desired), through an investment in a new or pre-existing American business that sees the creation of at least 10 new full-time jobs for American workers. The L-1A Visa allows a manager or executive from a foreign nation to enter the United States for the purposes of furthering their business. In this article we will take a closer look at the L1-A Visa and the EB5 Immigrant Investor visas to see how their paths to aGreen Card Visa compare and contrast.     L1-A Visa – As defined by the government's website, the L-1A nonimmigrant...

The fifth preference employment based visa (EB5) was created in 1990 as a way for foreign investors to gain United States permanent residency (and eventual citizenship if desired), through an investment in a new or pre-existing American business that sees the creation of at least 10 new full-time jobs for American workers. The first preference employment based visa (EB1) was also created as a part of the Immigration Act of 1990, but it depends on the immigrant being able to directly provide their unique ability or talent to the American workforce through their chosen profession.  In this article we will take a closer look at the EB1 and EB5 visas and see how the two compare and contrast. EB1 Visa...

US Immigration law is a constantly evolving body of jurisprudence. As a result, new visa categories are often a consequence of new immigration regulations. The J1 visa was brought about by the provisions of the US Immigration and Nationality Act. The J-1 visa is used as a tool of cultural exchange between the USA and foreign nations. That being said, it can also impose a bar upon reentry to the USA called the foreign residence requirement. At this time, the relevant portions of the American Immigration and Nationality Act stipulate that aliens entering the USA on a J1 visa, if paid for by public funds, will have a 2 year foreign residence requirement imposed upon them after the J1 expires. As a...

The 5th preference employment based visa (EB5) was created in 1990 as a way for foreign investors to gain United States permanent residency (and eventual citizenship if desired), through an investment in a new or pre-existing American business that sees the creation of at least 10 new full-time jobs for American workers. The EB2 visa was also created in 1990, but its purpose was to provide residency for workers who provide a significant benefit to the United States. In this article we will take a look at these two employment based visas and examine the eligibility requirements of each. EB2 Visa - You may be eligible for the EB2 visa if you hold an advanced degree or the equivalent to such a degree...

In today's scenario, many people had faced the consequences of visa frauds. These are innocent people and are trying very hard to come out of these scandals. But unless any good company will not help them, they cannot come out of it very easily. Caught in the case of visa fraud is not a small crime. It takes years to the people in coming out of this scam. If this is a crime then why people get involved in it? An innocent person, fallen in the hands of fraud visa provider, is getting very common case for now. These illegal immigration consultancies are increasing day by day and it has become very difficult for a common person to identify which one is fraud and which one is genuine. Even many of the...

The fifth preference employment based visa (EB5) was created in 1990 as a way for foreign investors to gain United States permanent residency (and eventual citizenship if desired), through an investment in a new or pre-existing American business that sees the creation of at least 10 new full-time jobs for American workers. The F-1Visa allows a foreign student to enter the United States for the purpose of continuing their studies. In this article we will take a closer look at the R-1 and Eb5 Green Card visas to see how their paths to a Green Card Visa compare and contrast.     F-1 Student Visa – As per the government's website, the F-1 Visa (Academic Student) allows a foreign citizen to enter the...

<!-- @page { margin: 2cm } P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } --> A   K-1 fiancé(e) visa is a non-immigrant visa, which would allow a foreign fiancé or fiancée (entry into the U.S. to marry a U.S. citizen). An application is made for an adjustment of status after the marriage is over.   US fiancé visa application procedure:   Obtaining the K-1 visa( US fiancé visa ) application is a multi-layered process.   Filing the K-1 visa (Fiancé Visa Petition):   * The U.S. citizen known as the "petitioner" submits a petition for his or her foreign fiancé who is also known as the "beneficiary" to the USCIS.   * The U.S. citizen (hereinafter called the petitioner) submits a Form I-129F Petition for...

To be eligible for the J1 Work and Travel program you must be currently studying at an accredited Tertiary Institution in your home country like a University or College for a degree that is a minimum of 2 years (although this can be shorter for Masters or higher level degrees). Generally 'gap' students are not eligible and certainly high school graduates only are not eligible for this J1 visa. The candidate must be functional in English and this can be verified by a Certified English Teacher fill out the English Ability and Reference section of the application form and/or by submitting scores from an accredited English test like TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge English Exam, etc. Other conditions around what...

Australian skilled visa is the most in demand type of visa. This is for people who wish to work for an Australia-based company for a certain period of time. There are four subclasses that make up this visa. Each subclasses has different requirement. Factors being considered are age, English language skills, university or trade qualification, and recent work experience. Skilled Independent Subclass 175 and 885 is for people who met the set points score through their own skill, education and employability which can satisfy the visa criteria. Skilled Sponsored Subclass 176 and 886 is for aspiring immigrants who have a family member that is willing to sponsor them. This visa is also for those who can be...

If you are searching for a marriage certificate, there are some things you need to know. - First, not everyone can get a copy of a marriage certificate. - Second, there are several ways to find one. - Third, it can be very difficult to track down certificates if you don’t have complete and accurate information. With that in mind, here are three ways you can track down a marriage certificate, be it your own or someone else’s. Apply to the State for Your Marriage Certificate Each state has a database that allows you to request vital records.  The catch is that some states keep marriage licenses and certificates at the state clerk’s office, and others keep them with the county clerk. In either...

The basics of Green cards and Visas Immigration is now a hot topic in the United States and the issue of family based immigration is still an ever changing area of law. Here is a list are certain types of Visas and Green cards and a general overview of their advantages and disadvantages. K-1 -Fiance Visas K-1 Visas are for fiances of U.S. Citizens who are entering for the sole purpose of getting married. This type of visa requires the holder marry within 90 days of entering the United States. Green Cards There are several types of green cards which a foreign national can be granted to allow permanent residence in the U.S. Green cards are specifically provided to foreign nationals to allow them to...

As Australia becomes more and more popular amongst expats, applying for an Australian passport is something which a lot of people are looking to do in the future. But what types of passports are available, what is the process for applying for an Australian passport and how much does it all cost? Before we move on to further detail about the Australian passport system it is worth reminding ourselves that the Australian population has quadrupled over the last 100 years and while many people applying for Australian passport are Australian by birth, more and more people are gaining access to passports because of the time they have lived in the country. Types of Passport Available There are a number of...

There are many things in life which one desires to fulfill. Some of the things are luxurious things while some of them are not and are only simple things. Cars have always been a thing of interest for human kind from the very beginning. Many people love cars and many of them desire to own one. However there are some people who have some other wishes with regards to cars. Many people wish if then could just sit behind and enjoy the ride and a person would drive and take care of all the things while you sit and relax in the car. Yes such services are available and are not a dream anymore. Such a service is known as Chauffeur car service. One can find a Chauffeur Carservice almost anywhere. However for...

Recently, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Glen Stevens wondered in public whether the Australian economy ever faced a recession at all during the global financial crisis. This has been something that experts have been debating all throughout the global financial crisis and many believe that the Australian economy did not really ever enter the stage that can be called recession. Some however, believe that though the Australian economy did experience some recession, the impact was of the meltdown for the Australian economy was far lower than what the other developed economies like the US and the UK. It seems that as if it was a phobia that gripped the people of Australia with regards to...

Many organizations are now realizing that the costs of managing a diverse and fragmented specific supplier base are high. It is not just the financial aspect that impacts on profitability, there is also considerable cost in terms of management time, reduction in quality and loss of control. At Adecco Australia – the leading employment service company with over 60 offices scattered all over the country, its recruitment managers and consultants work together with their clients to manage their recruitment and human capital needs which is the core competence of Adecco AU. Its procedures include full implementation of strategies, standardized processes, dedicated account management and the provision of...

class="googleright"> Subclass 457 Sponsored Working Visa Temporary Business (Long Stay) – Standard Business Sponsorship (Subclass 457) Introduction So you are in Australia and have been working on your working holiday visa for an employer for 4 months or so, know that your 6-month limitation on working for the one employer is fast approaching but want to keep working for your boss and want to stay on in Australia as long as possible. Alternatively, you want to come to Australia to work and live and are not eligible for permanent migration as you cannot satisfy the pointes test requirement. If this sounds like you, then a very real visa option for you is the subclass 457 Sponsored temporary visa...

Many international students wonder what the best course is to choose if they are interested in staying on permanently after they finish. We have compiled a list of our top 5 tips in making the choice: 1. Study Something You are Genuinely Interested In Many students are tempted to study a course only because it improves their chances of qualifying for permanent residence. This is in general not a good idea for the following reasons: - Study in Australia is expensive – you might as well study something which is going to be useful to you in your future career - It’s very difficult to pass a course you have no interest in - You obtain extra points if you work in your occupation after completion of...

Mu Koh Similan National Park Location ?????Located in the area of Tambon Koh Phrathong, Amphoe Khuraburi, Phangnga Province, about 76 kms from Thaplamu Pier and 100 km from Phuket Province. Transportation Car : Road traffic provides 2 alternative ways as follows : -First alternative, 788 km from Bangkok, taking Highway No.4 to Prachuap Khiri Khan - Chumphon - Ranong and then continue to Phang Nga that takesabout 12 hrs. -Second alternative, from Bangkok follow the Highway No.4 to Chumphon, andfrom Chumphon taking Highway No.41 to Amphoe Thachang. At the intersectionof Thachang turn right along Highway No.401 to Amphoe Ban Ta khun for 50kms. Then taking Highway No.415 for 30 km and turn right to...

In this guide, I will explain to you the application process of the Canadian Permanent Residence Visa under the Skilled WorkerImmigration scheme in three simple steps: How is this guide organized? The main objective of this guide is to make your life easier! Decidingto immigrate to another country is a complex decision, and Iunderstand that the last think you expect is to struggle with yourapplication process! For this reason, this guide has been organized in a very simple way. The guide is divided in three sections: 1. Meet the Pass - Mark In this section, I will explain the requirements you must meet in order to be eligible to apply for the Canadian Permanent Residence visa under the Skilled...

Canadian Immigration is a wonderful experience for all citizens of world irrespective of race and religion. Canada is a multicultural society and a great place to live and gives numerous opportunities to new comers. The prominent immigrants groups in Canada are Americans, Chinese, Indians, Pakistanis, and Filipinos. Canadian government is pleased to welcome thousands of immigrants from all over the world. More than 245,000 people immigrated to Canada in 2008 under skilled worker category. Canadian Government has established a body namely CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) to assist people who want to immigrate. CIC has defined some policies and procedures for Immigration. The most famous...

The Canadian political system as it is known today was first drafted by the "Fathers of Confederation" at the Quebec conference of 1864. This then became law when the constitution act was passed in 1867. This act gave the formal executive authority to Queen Victoria (Queen of Great Britain) which made Canada a sovereign democracy. The Canadian political system is therefore loosely based on the British system. Now, Canada is an independent Federal state with the Queen still the head of state. Her powers are extremely limited however, as the Parliament passes the laws which the Queen gives the "Royal Assent" as the final step. The Governor General of Canada is the Queens representative in Canada and...

The overview of the process of bringing your fiancé to America is as follows: The first step is to bring your fiancé to America under a Fiancé Visa. The second step of the process is to marry your fiancé and then apply to convert her temporary Fiancé Visa to Permanent Status. Bringing your fiancé to America under a fiancé visa has several parts to it: · The first part consists of your application to the Immigration and Naturalization Service. You are petitioning the INS on behalf of your fiancé. You are sponsoring her in her visa application to immigrate to the US. · Once the INS approves your application, the visa application package is then forwarded to the appropriate US embassy that...

There cannot be an iota of doubt in the fact that the opportunity of getting a job and professional growth is far more in foreign locales than it is in India. It is precisely for this reason that we can witness a wave of youngsters heading to one of the foreign countries to chart a career for them. As more and more people wake up to this fact and get more and more opportunities this trend of traveling abroad is surely going to increase. To help people realize their dream of traveling abroad and help make their journey a smooth affair several immigration consultant companies have come up. However, amidst a plethora of immigration consultants there is one name that has won the trust of people. Indeed...

vince of Alberta is approximately 255,200 square miles in size and boasts incredible scenery and abundant natural resources. It is situated between the provinces of Saskatchewan to the East and British Columbia to the west, with Northwest Territories to the North and the state of Montana, USA bordering the south. Alberta is in the Mountain Time Zone which is Greenwich Meantime -7 hours. Between the months of April and October Daylight Saving is in effect and the difference is GMT -6 hours. There are two main cities, Edmonton (The Provincial Capital) in the north and Calgary in the south. Edmonton is located approximately 300 kilometers north of Calgary, with a healthy rivalry between the sports...

Cheap Cyprus property is a holiday home buyers dream come true but if you don't take care it could turn into a nightmare. In the search for cheap Cyprus property many prospective buyers are starting to look towards the North of the Island. This is due in part to the increasing prices of Cyprus real estate which continues to represent a great investment for personal buyers and investors alike. If you are tempted to consider looking for cheap Cyprus property in the North a little caution may be advisable before you make any important purchasing decisions. In 1974 the Turkish army invaded Northern Cyprus and claimed it as their own and declaring the Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus or T.R.N.C. as it...

As a frequent business traveler, you must stay abreast of the latest business travel news. For example, a new flight company may have entered your area and may be offering attractive travel packages with cheaper airfares or better travel facilities. If you do not know about this new travel service, you may be losing a lot in terms of airfares and travel facilities. Perhaps the pilots of the airline you are traveling by go on strike the very day you have planned to board the plane. How you wish you had known it beforehand! Business travel news also includes your awareness of the geographical situation and latest weather report of your destination. You may be traveling from a tropical country and you...

Question: I lost my case at the Immigration Court. I understand that I have many issues that I can appeal and that there is a very reasonable chance that I could win. Can you let me know where my appeal goes and what might happen? Answer: There are many Immigration Courts in the U.S. All together there are about 55 Immigration Courts through all 50 States as well as in Puerto Rico. Whenever you lose at the Immigration Court level, you appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals or the BIA. There is only one BIA in the entire United States. The BIA is located in Virginia and handles all of the appeals of every Immigration Court throughout the entire United States. The Notice of Appeal must be in the...

Thai Embassy offers Non-immigrant Visa "O-A" (Long Stay) for retirees intending to reside in Thailand. The holder of a visa under this category may take advantage of some unique benefits offered specially for retiring in Thailand. The "O-A" visa serves as an entry visa (single or multiple entry). The allowable period of stay is for up to a year and may even be extended after a year of stay. The spouse may also be authorized to accompany the retiree in Thailand. The embassy may grant in favor of the retiree's spouse a Non-Immigrant "O" dependent visa. Visa Eligibility Requirements The conditions to be complied with to have the "O-A" visa is as follows: · at least 50 years of age · not...

Using lessons from movies to improve your life is a good thing that proves that movies can be more than entertainment: they can be our teachers, mentors and friends, keeping us on track especially when we are away from our familiar surroundings. This is how movies can help you battle the stress of business traveling and help you overcome loneliness, homesickness, and the worry that creeps in when things go wrong with your flight. 1. Carry your favorite movies with you--and a set of good earphones. Create your portable DVD library, and pop a movie in your laptop when you flight delays keep you stuck at the airport; after a long day of meetings with nothing to do in the evening except drinking at the...

The Lynx brand is one of the top five men's deodorants in Australia and is well known for its groundbreaking and award winning marketing campaigns, which feature good looking women (including celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Kelly Brook, and Abbey Clancy) going wild for men who wear the Lynx deodorants, such as Lynx Africa. The newest to this addition of funny TV commercials in the Lynx Instinct ad, about these cave babes who fall head over heels for the caveman who smells like rare leather, all because he’d discovered Lynx Instinct which is a mixture of cardamom, amber, and atlas cedarwood scent. Now, although there are other nice men fragrances that are considered up market colognes and sit...

SpywareCease is an anti-spyware product that is used to remove malicious software from your pc. It is free to download, and is touted as a legitimate program. Does it work? The jury is still out on this one. Some say it works, others aren't so sure. What you want to remember is that you must use a product that works well in order to eliminate the viruses, trojans and other parasites on your pc. If you aren't sure, don't use it. Are you certain that spyware is installed on your pc? If you don't know the warning signs, here are a few. Pop-up and banner ads are usually the first thing you notice. You may also see that there is a new toolbar in your browser, or that your homepage has changed. Many...

QM2's reputation as the world's longest, largest, tallest and most expensive passenger ship ever built didn't stand long. Launched in 2003, she was eclipsed in 2006 by the Royal Caribbean International's "Freedom of the Seas" which has the world's first on-board surfing pool, called "Flow Rider", a skating rink and a rock-climbing wall, and will carry up to 4,375 passengers, but only on Caribbean cruises. However, QM2 isn't just another over-large cruise chip; she's been designed as an ocean liner and is equipped to weather the fierce Atlantic Ocean in comfort. Her slender bow will slice through the waves that pound the blunt bow of other cruise ships and lead to reduced speeds and passenger...

Le Castellet is a beautifully quaint little medieval village, perched on a hill about a 10-15 minute scenic drive through the vineyards from Bandol. Unfortunately, it's not accessible by public transport - so you'll either need to have a hire car, or take a taxi from nearby Bandol. (If you're travelling to Le Castellet from Bandol, you'll go right past my favourite wine producer Domaine Le Galantin in Plan du Castellet! It's definitely worth stopping off and buying a half a case of their delicious rose wine.) If you're driving there, don't park in the first car park you come too - it's quite a way outside the village. There's another car park further on which is just at the base of the...