Bern tours and excursions

Bern toursScenic helicopter toursIf you fancy flying over the rooftops of Bern's Old Town, book a helicopter flight. Alternatively, you can whizz over the Emmental region or the scenic Bernese Oberland. There are a number of recommended operators, including Mountainflyers and Swiss Helicopter AG.Tel: +41 31 819 6030; +41 338 289 000.Website: http://www.swisshelicopter.chBike

Getting around Turin

Public transportGruppo Torinese Trasporti (GTT) (tel: 800 019 152, in Italy only; www.gtt.to.it) runs an efficient bus, tram and metro network across Turin city centre and the suburbs. Services run from 0500 to 2400.Tickets are available from tobacconists, newsagents and bars, and are valid for 90 minutes.

Borovets Information

Apres-skiVisitors enjoy earthy rather than sophisticated après-ski in Borovets, with a plethora of British-style pubs located mainly between the Rila and Samakov hotels. Après-ski Bulgarian style is an evening at a mehana (traditional bar) with traditional food, wine and music.Bobby’s Bar (tel: +359 87 735 8786) is something of an institution, among