Things to see in Dublin

AttractionsDublin CastleDating from Norman times, Dublin Castle has had a coloured history since its construction in 1204. Memorable tales here bring back British rule, the kings of old and stolen state treasures. Admission to the main building is by guided tour only, running every 20 to 30 minutes.

Getting around Miami

Public transportDue to the size of the city, getting around Greater Miami can be difficult. Nevertheless, Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) (tel: +1 305 468 5900; www.miamidade.gov) provides a variety of useful public transport options, including Metrorail, Metrobus and Metromover.The Metrorail is a 40km (25-mile) elevated rapid transit system.

Pas de la Casa ski resort

About Pas de la CasaPas de la Casa's ski area merged with neighbouring resort Soldeu in 2004 to form the giant Grandvalira area, opening up more than 200km (124 miles) of piste that's served by a huge network of state-of-the-art, high-speed lifts.It's the largest ski area in the Pyrenees by some distance and has become one of the world's leading ski