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Not too late for a Lakeland view says Cumbrian Cottages

There’s still time to find a ‘room with a view’ this summer says the Lake District’s largest holiday cottage company, Cumbrian Cottages.

Luxury travel goes au natural down under

Luxury travel goes au natural down under

Qantas Holidays is seeing an increase in luxury insider tours and experiences coming on to the market in key destinations such as Australia.

Countryside campaign a boost for South East businesses

A tourism campaign to encourage more people to explore the great outdoors has boosted visitor numbers across the South East and been voted a big hit by rural businesses.

Sizzling savings on Worcester narrowboat holidays

This summer enjoy a boating holiday from Worcester and save 25% - up to £375 – on a week’s hire of selected narrowboats, sleeping up to eight, courtesy of specialist boating holiday agency, Waterways Holidays.

European Waterways offers Scottish Highlander luxury barge cruise

Every European Waterways luxury hotel barge cruise is a unique experience, and the 8-passenger Scottish Highlander is no exception.

Solar eclipse cruise in tropical North Queensland

Solar eclipse cruise in tropical North Queensland

Book now with Bridge & Wickers for the experience of a lifetime: a 4-night Solar Eclipse cruise to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef where, on 14th November 2012, passengers will have the best possible view of one of the most monumental cosmic events, a total solar eclipse.

Antarctic Polar Circle Voyage with free photography workshops

Leica Akademie Photography Workshops will now be available free of charge onboard Aqua-Firma’s Wildlife & Marine Life Antarctic Polar Circle Voyage.

Linthwaite offers private country house weddings in the Lakes

Linthwaite offers private country house weddings in the Lakes

Providing inspiration for some of Britain’s greatest romantic poets, the Lake District remains one of the most beautiful areas in England; evoking images of lush fells, expansive lake views and grand country houses.

Peak season savings on European river cruises

Book before 30th June 2011 and save up to £1,450 with Titan HiTours Elegant River Cruises.

Adventure cruise to Antarctica

Adventure cruise to Antarctica

One Ocean Expeditions 'Antarctica Off-The-Beaten-Track' is a brand new 12-night adventure cruise incorporating a selection of extraordinary outdoor pursuits not previously available on other itineraries, which are designed to excite and inspire lovers of the Great Outdoors.

Lake of Menteith Hotel welcomes staycation trend

Lake of Menteith Hotel welcomes staycation trend

The award winning Lake of Menteith Hotel in Perthshire has welcomed new research by BDRC Continental which suggests that an increasing number of Britons are planning to take Staycations in 2011.

A compelling choice of events around Loch Ness

A compelling choice of events around Loch Ness

The Loch Ness and Inverness area is set to host a packed programme of events for visitors throughout the Spring and Summer months this year – a diverse mix of festivals and events caters for wide-ranging tastes from Kasabian in concert and caber tossing in Inverness to pints at beer festivals and putts at the Scottish Open.

Trek the land of the Mustang with Walks Worldwide

Trek the land of the Mustang with Walks Worldwide

Walks Worldwide has a brand new 19-day small group trip to Nepal entitled Forbidden Land of the Mustang.

New Forest gem receives TripAdvisor Excellence Award

New Forest gem receives TripAdvisor Excellence Award

Little Paddock, a collection of Scandinavian-style wooden lodges near Ringwood on the edge of the New Forest National Park, has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for scoring consistently good ratings from members who have visited.

Victoria Wood to launch Lake District treasure trail

Victoria Wood to launch Lake District treasure trail

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, based in Bowness-on-Windermere, is celebrating its 20th birthday throughout 2011, and is delighted to have teamed up with the National Trust in the Lake District to host a very special treasure trail, which starts on 28th July and runs for a month, until the end of August.