Sightseeing
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
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.
Explore the outback in South Australia
Established in 1989 and still run by original owner Mick Murdoch, Heading Bush Outback Adventures is offering a new three-day Mountain Safari into South Australia’s Flinders Ranges and Outback.
Austravel goes all-inclusive down under
To lure first time travellers to the world’s ‘hottest’ destination, Austravel has created an exclusive, wallet friendly, all-inclusive trip to Sydney and Cairns.
New Tourist Information Centre opens in Bristol
A brand new Tourist Information Centre in the heart of Bristol opened its doors for the first time on Saturday, 16th January 2010.
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.
Following in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes
To celebrate the release of Sherlock Holmes, the hit film starring Robert Downey Jr. as Britain’s most famous sleuth and currently in theatres across the UK, Radisson Edwardian hotels have joined forces with Visit Britain to invite tourists to discover the paths trodden by the legendary detective and, more recently, the film’s director, Guy Ritchie.
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’.
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.
Millennium Madejski Reading celebrates 10 years
Millennium Madejski Hotel Reading turns 10 years old this year. To mark this momentous event, the hotel is offering a special promotion of 10 rooms a night for £10 every day for the year from now until the 31st December 2010.
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.
A weekend of nostalgia - Jersey style
For a weekend of 1940s nostalgia – with highlights including ‘swing’ dances, live entertainment from renowned 1940s-style singer Lola Lamour, a trip to the Jersey War Tunnels and an informative talk on the occupation of the island – check out the latest themed break from Modern Hotels.
Countryside tours of Hue, Vietnam
Luxury Travel Vietnam is offering a half-day countryside tour of Hue, departing from the centre of Hue and visiting ancient Phuoc Tinh village, 40 kilometres to the north, Phu Cam Conical Hat Village, Tu Dam or Thien Mu Pagodas, Nha Ruong, the sculptures of Diem Phung Thi and the Huynh Ba Dam Art Gallery.
Bloody Mary arrives at The London Dungeon
The London Dungeon is turning the temperature up this February half term with a flaming new experience – Bloody Mary: Killer Queen featuring one of England’s most feared rulers – Mary Tudor, the deadliest daughter of Henry VIII.