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The Wild West meets extraterrestrial in Nevada
With most visitors staying 4 nights in Las Vegas, enjoying the neon lights, Michelin-starred restaurants and five-star entertainment, take an extra 3 nights to explore cowboy and alien country to the north of the city. Here is a 72 hour guide to the quirky encounters in the Silver State.
Gibraltar emulates London with remarkable Diamond Jubilee Flotilla
After watching the hugely successful Thames River Pageant, the people of Gibraltar were buoyed with vast amounts of Jubilee enthusiasm for their very own Flotilla around the Rock.
Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant - how it feels to take part
On Sunday 3rd June 2012, over one thousand boats will muster on the River Thames in preparation for Her Majesty The Queen to take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.
Sunvil’s Edwardian riverboat joins the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant
On Sunday, 3rd June, Sunvil Holidays’ 98-year-old riverboat, the Genevieve, will join a thousand other vessels, including the Royal Barge, for the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant – why not celebrate a special occasion on board this vintage motor launch with a group of friends?
Five of the UK`s Best World Heritage Sites
World Heritage Sites are some of the most visited spots on the globe thanks to their UNESCO status. UNESCO defines these sites as outstandingly beautiful places or buildings that have universal value and should therefore be available for all to enjoy.
Top places to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Since her coronation in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II has been the well-loved symbol of Britain, at home and abroad.
Dazzling destinations for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Over the long weekend from Saturday 2 through Tuesday 5 June 2012, The Queen celebrates 60 years as Monarch and her 60th year as the Head of the Commonwealth.
Jubilee beacons set to light up remote St Helena
Five Jubilee beacons have set sail from the UK, to reach the remote island of St Helena in time to be lit to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on 4 June.
Celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee in Shakespeare Country!
Next month Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate 60 years on the throne. Celebrate this momentous occasion with a visit to Shakespeare Country which boasts a range of exciting activities and events for visitors to enjoy over the Jubilee weekend!
San Pedro offers unforgettable seaside experience
Steeped in seafaring history and teeming with art galleries, one-of-a-kind shops and charming restaurants, San Pedro is one of Southern California's hidden gems.
Be a part of history in the Gibraltar Diamond Jubilee Flotilla
There may be over a thousand miles between them, but Gibraltar isn’t going to miss out on London’s Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant and is instead bringing its own version to the Rock.
Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee on Britain's best beach - Bournemouth!
Bournemouth is set to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee in brilliant beach front style with not one, but 2-days of fantastic FREE entertainment!
The Bled Days - Slovenian summer highlight you cannot afford to miss
The world renowned Alpine tourist resort Bled in Slovenia has attracted people's gaze for millennia. The draw was anything from the beautiful glacial lake with an island, medieval castle, thermal springs, fresh alpine climate to the outstanding scenery, which was able to arouse pleasant feelings when admiring this work of nature.
The River Loire and its heritage
The River Loire is France's longest river (629 miles/1,012 km), with the ship-building city of St Nazaire at the mouth.
Enjoy Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee in style at St Ermin's Hotel
Just 5 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace and The Mall, so ideally placed for celebrations of the Diamond Jubilee, the newly transformed, four star deluxe St Ermin's Hotel in St James's Park is offering a majestic three night Jubilee stay including full breakfast this Summer.