Wired for speed

Thrill-seekers should head for Kawarau in New Zealand, a new centre dedicated to bungee jumping. Or speed at 110mph from a cliff on the country's longest zip wire which has opened on North Island.

Bed and board

British Airways passengers on intercontinental flights from Gatwick can now check in and collect their boarding cards between 6pm and 11pm the day before their departure. This means you only have to be at the departure gate 45 minutes before take-off.

Respect yourself

New from gay holiday firm Respect Holidays (0870 770 0169) are accommodation-only trips. Self-catering in Gran Canaria costs from £249 per week.

The luxury of choice

Voyana (0871 200 9000) is a new operator offering independent luxury travel to destinations in the Indian Ocean, southern Africa, Europe, the Arabian Gulf and the Far East.