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Picturesque train journeys through Cantabria

The Spanish rail road company FEVE has recently reopened its famous tourist train excursions in Cantabria with the addition of two new routes.

Ampersand has Everest down to a tee

Ampersand has Everest down to a tee

Indian Subcontinent specialist Ampersand Travel has added helicopter tours of the Himalaya to their programme, including a unique opportunity to play golf on the ‘roof of the world’.

New Forest offers bus tour service

New Forest offers bus tour service

The New Forest Tourism Association has just commenced its popular hop-on hop-off bus tour service which will run from June 19 until mid September. The bus is the perfect, environmentally responsible way in which to enjoy all the popular places in the forest, with just one ticket lasting all day.

England fans seek solace in safaris

England fans seek solace in safaris

England might be out of the World Cup, but it’s no great disappointment to Acacia Africa, the tour operator seeing a surge in bookings since the “Three Lions'” defeat.

'Go See This' in Greater Manchester

Planning your weekend just got easier with the launch of Go See This (goseethis.com), a new comprehensive online guide to what’s going on in Greater Manchester.

Adventure holidays provide antidote to World Cup blues

With England’s hopes of World Cup glory officially thwarted and the UK’s equally unreliable weather only now deciding to play ball, this is the perfect time to substitute further talk of red cards for your passport.

Gastro sightseeing in Helsinki

Visitors can now combine sightseeing in Finland’s compact capital, with one of two special gastro tours which transport guests on a journey around the stylish city of Helsinki to learn all about Finnish flavours and local dishes as well visiting the main tourist attractions and gaining an interesting insight into the history and culture of this quirky Nordic capital.

Celebrate Bastille Day with the Paris Pass

Celebrate Bastille Day with the Paris Pass

On 14 July visitors to Paris can join the thousands watching the Bastille Day procession as it makes its way along the Champs-Elysees, then after sunset, an amazing firework display will light up the night sky.

Absorb Italian culture with Azamara Club Cruises

Join Azamara Club Cruises for a five-night Italian Riviera Voyage fly/cruise onboard Azamara Journey from £1,171.00 (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).

Get a bird's eye view of Halong Bay, Vietnam

Get a bird's eye view of Halong Bay, Vietnam

Luxury Travel Vietnam has just launched an exclusive overnight cruise in Halong Bay which includes helicopter and limousine transfers.

Unveiling Eastern Turkey's hidden secrets

Unveiling Eastern Turkey's hidden secrets

Get off-the-beaten-track in Turkey. Early September is the ideal time to discover the fascinating history, archaeological treasures and ancient ruins of 13 successive civilisations – the land whose origins date back more than 10,000 years.

Taiwan to host world’s largest swimming competition

The largest swimming race in the world will take place at one of Taiwan’s top tourist sights, Sun Moon Lake, on 20 September 2010.

Experience Taipei Flora Expo with EVA Air

Taiwanese airline, EVA Air, has teamed up with specialist tour operator Ours Travel to offer two new packages to visit Taiwan’s first ever International Flora Exposition. The exciting event will kick off in Taipei in November 2010.

See another side to South Africa

With South African tourism reaching fever pitch, Leger Holidays is offering adventure seekers an alternative view of South Africa with a specialist Battlefield holiday exploring the history of the Zulu battles and Anglo Boer War.

School trips head for China

STS School Travel Service has reported an increase in group bookings for tours to China following the peaked interest surrounding the Beijing Olympics. In 2008-2009 confirmed bookings increased by 80% and the number of enquiries relating to China group tours doubled.