Types of trip
Bridge-climber scales the summit of Sydney icon
BridgeClimb Sydney celebrated the two millionth Climber, to experience “the Climb of their Life” on the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge today, Tuesday 28th August 2007. At 10.10am Ron Fienberg, from the USA, scaled to the summit of the Bridge on BridgeClimb’s newest experience, The Discovery Climb.
Birthday bash for Anxious the elephant
The bright pink elephant in a blue spotty dress, much loved by youngsters at Haven and British Holidays’ parks, is inviting families to come and enjoy her birthday celebrations in September.
Summer bank holiday fun
Summer is finally here and this Bank Holiday, Bristol is the place to be with some scorching summer savings, an array of exciting events, outdoor activities, wonderful attractions and this year the city has its very own urban beach.
Top beaches for beachcombing
The UK’s leading provider of holiday cottages, cottages4you, in association with Qualitycoast.org, has announced the UK’s top ten beaches for beachcombing. What’s more, the company has put together an online beachcombing guide consisting of tips, what to take, as well as the chance to win a stay at one of their unique cottages for the most unusual item found.
Hoseasons' holiday cottage hotspots
Location is the key to achieving a good return on a holiday cottage investment - choosing a holiday hotspot could increase returns by as much as 197%, according to one of the UK’s leading holiday cottage agencies.
Dance fever hits the high seas
If you want to learn to sizzle on the dance floor and shake it the Latino way, Costa Cruises have the cruise for you this autumn. The Costa Concordia will become the most dazzling ship in the Mediterranean as she embraces the pure rhythms of the ‘The Tango Festival on the Sea’.
German city breaks to brighten up your Autumn
To escape upcoming dull autumn moments, Germany’s “Romantic cities” offer a number of affordable city breaks between 30 August and 30 October including traditional events such as wine and town festivals in enchanting places close to the Rhine and Moselle rivers.
Philadelphia remakes it sound
The groundbreaking hit-making label founded by Philadelphia’s Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff in 1971 has entered into an historic agreement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment who is to license the complete catalogue of music from Philadelphia International Records (PIR).
Uniworld Grand River Cruises 2008
Uniworld’s 2008 European Grand River Cruises are more luxurious than ever with new onshore and offshore amenities, generous pay-in-full and early booking discounts, a new Grand River Cruise Club, and a brochure and website elegantly designed and easy to use – all reflective of creating the world’s leading river cruise experience.
Experience China with Uniworld
Uniworld is proud to announce its 2008 Grand River China Cruises and Tours. A vacation with Uniworld always includes the comfort of very well appointed accommodations, the intimacy of a small friendly group, wonderful dining, and fascinating excursions lead by all-English speaking guides. China is a world waiting for you to discover.
Canadian mountains rock
As September comes to Whistler/Blackcomb, the Big Mountain Concert Company will turn up the heat as they stage a rare, outdoor appearance by KISS on Vancouver's own Olympic mountain. KISS will be bringing their extraordinary show to the slopes of Blackcomb Mountain at the Coca-cola Tube Park on Saturday September 15th, 2007 at 20.15 in a unique one time outdoor concert event.
Europe’s only city centre seaplane takes off in Glasgow
Glasgow joined the likes of Sydney, Seattle and Vancouver this month (August 07) with the launch of a seaplane service operating from the heart of the city centre. Tourists are now able to fly to Oban in Scotland’s spectacular West Highlands in approximately 24 minutes – as opposed to two and a half hours by car.
Accommodation ideas for Fashion Week Milan & Paris
With a fantastic selection of luxury city apartments right in the historic centres of Milan and Paris, The Villa Book offers an ideal alternative to hotel accommodation for fashion aficionados attending the Women’s Ready-to-Wear shows at the end of September.
Walking wonderland in Greece
For those that enjoy scenic walks through spectacular mountain landscapes or aspire to walk the world’s deepest gorge, popular European destinations such as the Pyrenees in France or the Dolomites in Italy might spring to mind – but all this is available in a country better known for its islands and beaches – Greece.
Home in on travel writers’ local knowledge
Like migrating birds, it seems many travel writers reside part of the year in one country, part in another. Travelwriters UK members live all around the world. Not surprisingly perhaps, many also have second homes or are former residents of places that they still visit frequently.