North & Central America
Duo of UK Film Council-backed films in Sundance line-up
Two films backed with Lottery funding through the UK Film Council will screen at the Sundance Film Festival (21-31 January 2010), the leading showcase in the US for independent films.
Have your own Twilight adventure with TrekAmerica
Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight saga has taken the world by storm and now travellers can have their own Twilight Adventure on a brand new tour from TrekAmerica.
Savvy skiers might be tempted to stray off piste this season
The average cost of a winter sports holiday is now higher than at any time since the turn of the millennium, with a flight and accommodation package costing on average a hefty £686, new research commissioned by Santander Cards has revealed.
California dreaming
Britain’s leading guided walking tour operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is offering a 17 day adventure in California with its beautiful, dramatic and varied landscapes.
Late Christmas deal to historic Hermitage Plantation on Nevis
Following a late cancellation, Just Grenada is offering seven festive nights at The Hermitage on the Caribbean island of Nevis from 19th to 26th December, reduced from £2225pp to £1895pp.
Christmas breaks – home and away
With Christmas fast approaching, HomeAway Holiday-Rentals has discovered Santa’s hideaway between 16th and 24th December: Leeds Castle in Kent. Parents and children alike can meet Santa and enjoy traditional Christmas festivities at the beautiful 900-year-old castle.
SWISS to serve San Francisco from summer 2010
San Francisco is to become SWISS’s latest long-haul destination. The new service, which will be introduced on 2 June 2010, will bring one of North America’s most important business and leisure destinations into the SWISS network; and with San Francisco growing steadily in importance for Swiss-based companies, the new service will further enhance Switzerland’s appeal as a business location.
United Airlines introduces Rome to Chicago service for summer
United Airlines has announced that it is to offer customers a new daily service from Rome to Chicago between May and August 2010.
Virgin Atlantic launches new flight to Puerto Rico
Virgin Atlantic has launched its inaugural service between London Gatwick and San Juan, Puerto Rico. This will make it Virgin Atlantic’s 9th Caribbean destination and the airline’s 30th destination worldwide.
Get on track this winter with the top 10 Nordic events in British Columbia
Lace up the ski boots and get on the trails as record setting snowfalls have created one of the best starts to the Nordic ski season in British Columbia in years! From loppets to dogsled races, this season’s Nordic event calendar is full of fun activities that the entire family can participate in and enjoy.
Say I Do with Ranch Rider
In 2010 World Marriage Day will fall on the most romantic date in the calendar, the 14th of February. To mark this special occasion, tour operator Ranch Rider will be launching its "Say I Do" campaign and featuring numerous 'fairytrail' stays on its Facebook and Twitter pages.
Getting to Montserrat just got easier
Getting to Montserrat just got easier with the return of a permanent ferry service between Antigua and Montserrat. The ferry will offer an alternative means of transportation to Montserrat, plus provide significant extra capacity, allowing more passengers to visit the island.
Discover Hawaii’s blockbuster history
Visitors to Hawaii can now visit the film sets of their favourite blockbuster movies. The beautiful Hawaiian Islands are a haven for acting greats throughout film history. Elvis Presley, Harrison Ford, Michael Douglas, Patrick Swayze, Kate Hudson, Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry and Ben Affleck are just some of the actors that have been seen through the lens on the Islands of Aloha.
‘Sea’ the turtles on Jekyll Island in Georgia
Georgia comes to the rescue every year for sea turtles discovered stranded on beaches along the Atlantic coastline of the U.S., relocating the sick and injured turtles found on the beaches to marine centres as far south as Florida for treatment. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island was reopened in 2007, following renovations to serve as the rehabilitation, research, and education facility in Georgia.
Discover Dominica in 2010
Dominica’s events calendar has been announced for 2010, with a variety of festivals taking place celebrating the island’s culture and heritage as well as the natural attractions and activities it offers for visitors.