Festivals
Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival
The Ironbridge Gorge will be celebrating its special status as a World Heritage Site in September with a packed programme of free activities.
Cook Islands: The Vaka Eiva Festival
The Cook Islands prepares itself to welcome over 800 competitors taking part in one of the most unique water sports events in the world, the Vaka Eiva Festival, held from 24th-30th November 2012.
Things to do in the Algarve
With plenty of good value holiday packages to the Algarve and 26 UK airports offering direct flights into Faro, visitors can soak up the sun in the region with average daily temperatures currently at 29 degrees.
Dusseldorf's new generation of cultural festivals
A new generation of cultural events has grown in Dusseldorf, leaded by two music festivals that have established themselves as successful mixers of genres and created a flavour all their own.
Virgin Balloon Flights to host ultimate British tea party in the Sky
Virgin Balloon Flights will be celebrating the Great British summer by hosting a unique tea party in the sky, and are offering one lucky winner the chance to be a guest.
Fun for all the family at Tregaron Harness Racing Festival
A three-day August festival of harness racing in the West Wales town of Tregaron, which offers almost £100,000 in prizemoney, is being promoted as the "perfect family day out".
Seasonal summer festivities in Val d'Isere
For those who only know Val d'Isere as a renowned skiing resort, think again! From sporting events to cultural festivals; Val d'Isere is host to a number of exciting activities and experiences this summer.
Benidorm celebrates successful summer season
Tourism officials in Benidorm have reacted with 'shock and bewilderment' at a recent report in the UK press which suggests that the resort is being 'abandoned' by its British visitors.
The 2012 Bournemouth Air Festival
30 August sees the start of the annual Bournemouth Air Festival, when the skies above this seaside town will be alive with displays from the Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Sea King helicopters.
Bristol Balloon Fiesta lifts off
Plans for the 34th Bristol Balloon Fiesta are in full swing, as the city prepares for the one of the UK's top five outdoor events.
It's fiesta time In Andalucia
If the Diamond Jubilee and Olympic fever have whet your appetite for street parties and celebrations, where better to head this Summer than Andalucia.
Cornwall's Food Festival goes green
Organisers of the Cornwall Food & Drink Festival are aiming to make this year’s event the greenest festival yet.
The Stratford Ghost Festival
The weather this summer has been appalling. It has ruined many barbeque's, events and parties but perhaps the most high profile casualty was Coventry's Godiva Festival.
Summer festivals in Inverness
There's no chance of catching the summer time blues in Inverness this year as the city has lined up an unforgettable few months of festival favourites and once-in-a-lifetime events.
Live it up in Lima with Air Europa
Air Europa has launched daily flights to Lima as the airline keeps up with growing UK demand for flights to the Peruvian capital.