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Celebrate Australia Day with a visit down under

Celebrate Australia Day with a visit down under

This Tuesday, 26th January, is Australia Day, a national event in Oz that celebrates what is great about the country aside from kangaroo’s, BBQs and neighbourly soap operas! It is a day that recognises cultural diversity, independence and those who have emigrated from over 150 countries around the world to call Australia their home.

Aranui 3 - The freighter to paradise

Aranui 3 - The freighter to paradise

Take advantage of a special offer on an adventure-filled cruise onboard the Aranui 3 and explore French Polynesia’s wild and exotic Marquesas Islands, the world’s most remote archipelago.

Umbria for visitors

The recently launched website 'To Do In Umbria' - todoinumbria.com - offers travellers to the region an overview of the concerts, markets, village sagras, festas and other interesting things to do for visitors to Umbria.

A diva in Vienna

There will be plenty of opportunities to see Russian-Austrian soprano Anna Netrebko at the Vienna State Opera House in 2010.

In the footsteps of Van Gogh

In the footsteps of Van Gogh

This Saturday, the Royal Academy of Arts will open a landmark exhibition of the work of Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), focussing on the artist’s remarkable correspondence during his lifetime.

Adventurous kids welcome at Olarro, Kenya

Adventurous kids welcome at Olarro, Kenya

The exclusive new Olarro Lodge in Kenya has introduced an adventurous Kids Club to appeal to their younger guests.

Early booking discounts from Red Sea Holidays

Red Sea Holidays, the Egyptian holiday specialist, has launched its latest brochure with a guaranteed £100 discount per party for bookings made by 28 February for travel this summer.

Hop, skip and jump down under with ebookers.com

As the celebrations for Australia Day hot up next week, you might be wondering why you’re still facing a snowy commute when you could be exploring the Great Barrier Reef, travelling to the red centre or sipping some local ale this year.

Amor in Andalucia

Amor in Andalucia

A seriously ‘Moorish’ Valentines break with a difference. Head to the heart of Andalucia and discover romance, Moorish wonders (Alhambra and Mezquita), Olive Oil tasting, bracing winter's walks in fabulous mountain scenery and warm hospitality at Casa Olea, an exciting new ‘boutique B&B’.

A Valentine special a la Romeo & Juliet

A Valentine special a la Romeo & Juliet

Inspired by the story of Romeo and Juliet, Italy’s ‘Verona in Love’ is a festival held around St Valentine’s Day, featuring a series of events dedicated to love and romance.

Valentine’s in Bangkok from just £599

With Valentine’s Day only around the corner, treat your loved one to an 11-night four-star Bangkok and Hua Hin break from only £599 per person with Travelbag.co.uk.

A valentine’s night to remember at Longitude 131°

A valentine’s night to remember at Longitude 131°

Treat your Valentine to something extraordinary next month with a private dinner for two on a sand dune, watching the sun setting over Uluru and Kata Tjuta in the aptly named heart of the Australian Outback.

American idols with Thomson Tailormade

American Idol returns for its much-anticipated ninth season this month. Every year, tens of thousands of hopefuls from across the United States audition for a shot at stardom.

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger

February 14th may be Valentine’s Day but in 2010 it is also the time to welcome in the Year of the Tiger as Chinese New Year falls on the same day.

Movie magic at Copthorne Sheffield

Movie lovers and fine dining enthusiasts are in for a film-themed treat this month, as a leading Sheffield hotel celebrates its first anniversary in the city.