Types of trip
Ethiopia celebrates the year 2000
Ethiopia finalises preparations to celebrate the new millenium - seven years later than the rest of the world. On 12th September 2007, Ethiopia will finally enter the new millennium, celebrating with a huge New Year’s Eve concert in Addis Ababa. The country follows the Julian calendar, an ancient system of measuring time that was abandoned by the West in the 16th century and is more than seven years behind the Gregorian calendar followed by the rest of the world.
Family adventures in Alsace
The beautiful French region of Alsace has always been the perfect holiday destination for active families with a love of the great outdoors. The regions’ majestic Vosges Mountains, the sweeping Alsatian plain and the intricate network of rivers and canals combine to provide the ideal natural playground.
Free Disney dining with Florida specialist Travel City Direct
Travel City Direct, the UK’s leading Florida specialist is giving free dining at Walt Disney World for all its customers booking select Disney holidays*. Those looking to book a once in a lifetime family holiday to Disney can take advantage of Disney Holidays in 2008 from just £599 per person, as well as free meals at Walt Disney World for the family the entire length of their stay.
Thessaloniki celebrates the Dimitria Festival
The International Dimitria Festival is the second most important series of events that takes place in Greece and certainly the longest-established with an intercontinental profile. The city of Thessaloniki has always been in the forefront of the arts in the country.
Drink up at the Inverness Real Ale Festival
This year’s Inverness Beer Festival, which is celebrating its 4th anniversary, is a twin venue event with a courtesy coach provided between the two locations, Clachnaharry Inn and The Castle Tavern.
Regent Street Festival attracts huge crowds
An estimated 600,000 visitors attended the Regent Street Festival 2007 on Sunday 2nd September 2007, for one of the most exciting free outdoor street events in London, showcasing all the flair, colour and magic of India. Regent Street was closed to traffic for the day, whilst dance processions, theatre and musical displays transported audiences to a country famed for its exotic festivals.
Cruise the Kimberley coast of Western Australia
The Kimberley coast of Western Australia, where the outback meets the ocean, is one of the most remote and beautiful wilderness areas on the planet. The only way to see it properly is by small ship – hence the long waiting lists for the just-released Coral Princess Cruises 2008 Kimberley brochure.
Keys ranked as second wonder of Florida
South Florida Sun-Sentinel readers chose the Florida Keys as the second wonder of Florida in a recent Seven Wonders of Florida readers’ poll. A necklace of islands that begins just south of Miami, the Florida Keys are connected by the Overseas Highway's 43 bridges - one almost seven miles long - over the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.
Ski into the New Year in style
Luxury ski operator Chalet Blanc still has availability for the New Year week, and is also including free ski instruction and a special black tie party with fireworks to start 2008 in style. Chalet Blanc, situated in the French village of Châtel, is a stunning place to bring in the New Year with family or friends.
Hong Kong spectacular – the Mid Autumn Lantern Celebration
A tremendous 67-metre fire dragon studded with thousands of burning joss sticks, will undulate through the backstreets of Tai Hung in Causeway Bay for three consecutive nights (September 24-26, 2007) during Hong Kong’s Mid Autumn Lantern Celebration.
South West region launches autumn campaign
With autumn now firmly in our sights, South West Tourism working with the South West of England RDA will be launching the region’s autumn national advertising campaign this weekend (01 September), aimed at attracting short break out of season visitors to the region and reminding them about what exiting things are on offer.
London hosts Singapore Chilli Crab Festival
Tiger Beer’s Singapore Chilli Crab Festival returns to London’s Brick Lane this weekend (Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September). This is an authentic Singaporean festival with delicious Chilli Crabs, dragon and lion dancing, live cooking demonstrations, an art gallery, music, market stalls and perfectly chilled Tiger Beer. This year’s event is set to be even bigger and better, celebrating all things Singaporean - food, live entertainment and, of course, Tiger Beer.
Intrepid travelers set wheels in motion
Intrepid Travel, one of the world’s leading adventure travel operators, today announced that travellers wanting to explore the world by bike have almost doubled over the past 12 months.
New luxury hotel for Val d'Isere
This December a new luxury hotel opens in Val d'Isere. Le Savoie Hotel & Spa is only the fifth four star hotel to open in Val d'Isere, the number one resort for British skiers. Not available through mainstream tour operators yet, Ski Solutions can create a bespoke trip for each customer.
Hong Kong Tourism Board sponsors UK equestrian events
To highlight Hong Kong’s role as host city of the 2008 Equestrian Olympics, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has become an official sponsor of the Blenheim International Horse Trials and the Horse of the Year show.