Coach Travel
Big Bus arrives in Abu Dhabi
Visitors and residents can now get the chance to see Abu Dhabi as never before with the launch of a new open-top sightseeing bus tour.
Glenton’s bookings boom sparks recruitment drive
Scottish holiday operator Glenton Holidays has seen bookings over the peak summer months soar by more than 100%, thanks to booming demand for tours in the UK. The Glasgow-based coach tour specialist expects to see bookings for the whole of 2009 rise by at least 35% as holidaymakers defy the recession.
Workers at Canary Wharf should head straight for the slopes
Skiweekends.com is, for the first time, offering weekly coach departures direct from Canary Wharf for ski weekend breaks to Brides les Bains (France’s Three Valleys region).
Head to Morzine for weekend ski breaks
Skiweekends.com, the specialist in ski short breaks by coach and by air, has expanded its programme for the coming season to include air-inclusive weekend breaks to Morzine in France.
Dodge City Days Festival selected as top event for 2010
The American Bus Association has named a Kansas event among North America’s 100 Best Events in 2010.
Iconic Greyhound coaches launch in the UK
The UK’s largest transport operator, FirstGroup has launched Greyhound coach services which will see the iconic American brand operating in the UK for the first time in its 95 year history.
A golden opportunity for autumn travel to Iceland
Icelandair has announced a golden opportunity for autumn travel to Iceland. Those who book a Golden Circle Special for 16 September to 10 December 2009 travel will receive a free Golden Circle Day Tour if booked online at icelandair.co.uk by 15 July.
Austrian breaks come alive with the sound of music
Leger Holidays, the UK’s biggest provider of European coach holidays, has expanded its Austrian offering for 2009 to include an all new ‘Sound of Music’ tour. Fans of the musical can take in some of the most famous sights from the film on this fantastic eight-day tour.