Steady on: The Millennium Bridge (above) has re-opened across London's River Thames. Designed by Lord Norman Foster, the 325-metre steel and aluminium pedestrian structure opened in the summer of 2000 but was closed after it swayed alarmingly during the first week (causing motion sickness to some). Arup, the engineers, blamed this on 'synchronised foot-fall' and has installed a series of dampers (like car shock absorbers) at the cost of an extra #5 million (HK$55 million). Test it yourself outside St Paul's Cathedral in the City or Tate Modern at Bankside ( www.arup.com/MillenniumBridge ). Bunny hops: Easter is less than a month away and though your thoughts should be focused on fasting and penitence, you're more likely to be planning a short break. Farrington Travel is offering a range of packages straddling the March 29 to April 1 holiday including four-days/three-nights in Guilin from $2,499; five-days/four-nights in Bangkok from $3,099; four-days/three-nights in Phuket from $4,499; and five-days/four-nights in Tokyo from $5,999. Call 2808 2828 or visit www.amextravel.com.hk for details. Permanent reminder: Fancy a souvenir with a difference? A tattoo museum has opened in the South Pacific, the birthplace of the tattoo (the word originates from the Polynesian word tatau). On exhibit are tattoo guns and designs from all around the world plus regular live displays of Maori ta moko tatooing and Samoan techniques. The public can also have their own tattoos done (42 Able Smith Street, Wellington, New Zealand. Tel: [644] 385 6444; www.mokomuseum.co.nz ). Anyone for tee? BSR Golf Holidays is offering a range of golfing packages to resorts in 16 different Asian destinations until the end of March. Options include three-day/two-night packages at the Bangkok Golf & Spa for $2,730; the Marco Polo in Xiamen for $2,880; and the Pan Pacific Glenmarie in Kuala Lumpur for $3,290. For a bit of friendly competition, BSR also organises a Golf Challenge Cup every two months for golfers of all levels. The next event is from March 15 to 17 at the Bintan Lagoon Resort ($3,999) and prizes include golf holidays, free rounds and lessons with UK PGA pro Garry Forrester. Visit www.bsrgolf.com or call 2730 3288 for details.
