The world's biggest passenger plane, the Airbus A380, today flew 471 travellers from Singapore to Sydney.

  The world's biggest passenger plane, the Airbus A380 superjumbo, completed its first commercial flight today. Here's a look at its maiden voyage in pictures.

  Take a gastro tour of the world from your desk, as Benji Lanyadoproves that the good stuff doesn't always require deep pockets.

  Homes destroyed and thousands of acres burned as Bush declares major disaster - and the criticism starts.

  9am:Low-cost airline bolsters its network with acquisition of Gatwick-based BA franchisee covering destinations across southern Europe and northern Africa.

  Holiday Inn, the largest hotel chain in the world, is to have the biggest makeover of its 55-year history.

  Celebrate the 20th anniversary of 80s hit Dirty Dancing at the hotel where much of it was filmed, suggests Sarah Bourn.

  Hidden sculptures, kitsch museums and quirky carnivals are some of the treasures uncovered by Sarah Johnstoneon a truffle-hunter's city tour.

  In pictures: See Berlin's famous landmarks lit up during the city's Festival of Light.

  Mat Smithfinds there's more than one way to hurtle down a Slovenian mountain at speed. But whatever method you choose it'll be a lot cheaper than in many neighbouring European resorts.

  Celebrate National Curry Week with a tour of London's Southall, where you can pay for a pint in rupees, browse sari shops and, of course, taste traditional dishes. Jini Reddyhits the streets.

  Three Britons and one German drowned in an accident in the Algarve in Portugal yesterday, trying to save the lives of three children who had been swept out to sea. Three other Britons are in hospital.