The British may be averse to sports that happen on ice or snow, but success stories such as women’s curling sometimes grab the news headlines. February brings the chance to make more unlikely heroes at Turin’s Winter Olympics, and www.turin2006.org has all the news, behind the scenes and history you need.
The price comparison site www.travelsupermarket.com sifts through more than 120 websites to find the best deals on air fares and hotels. The feature Travel Spy asks visitors to enter their desired departure airport and destination, and produces deals that meet the search criteria.
The site www.lobster.co.uk does not focus on marine crustaceans. It is about luxury. Once an online quality food deli that concentrated on selling caviars, champagnes and other treats, it now focuses on food gifts such as the Vodka Caviar Gift with 30g of Sevruga for £59.95, and its £48.95 Teatime Hamper with organic honey and “Chocolat Noir” tartlettes.