Ladies and now gentlemen too
Zurich's women-only hotel, Lady's First (00 411 380 8010; www.ladysfirst.ch), has decided to accept men as guests as a result of the poor economic climate, although it will keep its top two floors and its health centre for exclusive female use.

Saved by BA
A series of packages for under £200 has been launched by Travelscene (020 8424 9648; www.travelscene.co.uk) on the back of British Airways supersaver fares, with three nights in Milan for £179 per person and three nights at the two-star Hotel Dante in Nice for £163 B&B from London.

Adult-rated
A brochure aimed at adults travelling without children has been brought out by Airtours Holidays (0870 900 8639; www.airtours.co.uk). Customers booking before the end of February get a free upgrade to Airtours Holiday Plus, including pre-bookable seats, extra luggage allowance and later check-in.

Africa terror warning
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (www.fco.gov.uk) is warning of an increased terrorist threat in Tanzania, including Zanzibar and the Pemba Islands as well as other countries in East Africa and the Horn of Africa. It said Britons in Tanzania should be particularly vigilant in public places such as hotels, restaurants, shops and clubs.