The flight
Monarch Airlines is reviving one of the routes lost by the demise of Excel. Weekly direct flights between Gatwick and Grenada & Tobago will begin from next Saturday. For more information, call 08450 858080 or go to www.goldencaribbean.co.uk
The website
New to the web, an online local travel community from responsibletravel.com. Go to www.iknowagreatplace.com to find out why Michael Palin loves Peru, as well as getting insider tips for your next trip. Become a member and you can share your thoughts, too.
The bag
Samsonite Outlab has launched a new addition to its range – Terrea, an eco-friendly line using recycled and reclaimed components. Backpacks, wheeled duffles and flight bags are among the choices featured, from £49. Go to www.samsonite.com
The bargain
Belvilla, the online villa rental company, is extending its "Price Plummet" promotion indefinitely. Visit the website on Fridays from 11am to discover that week’s selected villa, which will drop in price until snapped up by a bidder – it could go as low as 70p. Go to www.belvilla.co.uk