Editor’s forward: July 2010

When I joined the Tunisair inaugurual flight from London Gatwick to Djerba, I knew that I would land on a desert island but I did not expect it to be a Thalassotherapy haven. In edition, you will experience the best of Djerba both in the city and hinterland as we mingle with Bedoiuns to learn their ways.
International travel is now so easy that travellers tend not to pay attention to essential preparations. Many travellers leave home and arrive at the airport before they realise that did not prepare adequately for their journey. I have taken the opportunity to remind readers of essential things they need to know before embarking on any journey, especially international ones.
Swiss Deluxe Hotel Executive Chef Gregor Zimmermans shares a secret or two with Isis Basnayaka as they chat.
We bring you tips on how to go green during your travels. Green issues are at the forefront of every traveller and service provider's minds. Airports, Tourist Boards and almost everyone is getting in on the act.
Air travel has revolutionalised. Low fare airlines are offering almost the same inflight perks as the standard airlines. Low rate hotels are expanding at a fast pace and filling up rooms by the minute. Business travellers will now have to weigh the opportunity cost of travelling at unsociable hours to peak travel.

Finally, we cannot ignore the 2010 World Cup and the positive effect it has had on business aviation. We are delighted that business aviation is developing rapidly and look forward to more travellers considering it as an option when planning their travels.