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Superbreak lets customers add their own holiday reviews
Short break specialist Superbreak has announced that it is now offering its customers the chance to go online and present their own reviews of their trips. The new service is intended to provide unbiased commentary from holidaymakers on their experiences whilst away from home, including tips on some of the best things to do and see.
Stylish self-catering properties
From the team that brought you the acclaimed hotel guidebooks and innovative hotel booking service (Mrandmrssmith.com) comes Smith & Friends, a cherry-picked portfolio of the most special self-catering properties from around the UK.
Capsis Minoan Amusement Park opens in Crete
This autumn half term children and parents alike can be entertained for the duration of their holiday while staying at the Capsis Resort Crete. All the fun can be had at their brand new concept recreational area, the Capsis Minoan Park, based on the myths of the Minotaur and inspired by the palaces of Knossos, Phaistos and Malia. Hotel Guests will enjoy free entrance until the end of 2007.
Jersey farms join forces for special event
Two Genuine Jersey businesses are delighted to announce they’re joining forces for a special event this Saturday incorporating the sights, sounds and smells of summer. Jersey Lavender Farm and Brooklands Farm are hosting a ‘Meet the Pig’ Day at the Lavender Farm on Saturday 11 August where local farmer John Hackett’s rare breed of Essex Saddleback porkers will be on display amongst the fragrant lilac flowers.
Hoseasons stands up for UK family holidays
Hoseasons, the UK’s leading self catering operator, have been quick to challenge the views of a survey published in Mother & Baby magazine bemoaning the quality of UK holidays for families.
Family fun in North East England this summer
Are you looking for a short-break to help entertain the kids during the long summer break without spending a fortune? North East England not only has a multitude of activities, attractions and events to keep the youngsters as well as you entertained but it also has some fantastic deals on child-friendly accommodation.
Credit card fraud causes headache for holidaymakers
According to a new study commissioned by First Choice, credit card fraud has turned into a £1 billion nightmare for British holidaymakers. More than five million adults are hit by credit card fraud each year while they are away and the average cost for each victim is around £235.
Splash out on a villa with a pool this August Bank Holiday
Interhome, specialist provider of privately owned rental properties, is offering a late booking discount with savings of up to 30% on a wide range of holiday villas and apartments. If you’re feeling that the UK’s summer has been a bit of a wash out, then book a late bargain from Interhome and head to the continent this August Bank Holiday weekend to soak up some of the sizzling summer sun.
Rome hosts Movie Stars exhibition
From 17th October 2007 to 13th January 2008, the Carlo Bilotti Museum – Orangery of Villa Borghese will play host to the “Movie Stars” exhibition. For decades, the icons of contemporary cinema, the best-known actors, the shyest directors, and the most fashionable stars of the day have sat in front of Timothy Greenfield-Sanders’ large format camera. His portraits will be exhibited for the first time in Rome next autumn.
Is there real milk in Switzerland?
From sunbathing naked to bringing their own horse! Interhome reveals some of the more unusual queries from holiday-makers booking their self-catering escape in the sun.
Music goes POP in Montreal
POP Montreal is a daring and exciting array of concerts and parties by iconic legends and rare savants in old theatres, churches, loft spaces, loading docks and traditional venues around Montreal during October 3 to 7.
World Travel Awards announce ‘green’ winners
The World Travel Awards (WTA) will announce the winners of the newly launched ‘Green’ Awards program during the Europe Awards Ceremony in Newcastle Gateshead in October.
London as you have never heard it before
The many layers of London are revealed to travelers in an innovative new range of audio walking tour experiences available from Soundmap. The walks all feature well-known narrators proudly giving the low-down on their neighbourhoods and immersing listeners through music, sounds and interviews.
Rest assured, its still not too late to find your perfect holiday
If you still haven’t managed to get away this summer, rest assured, its still not too late to find that last minute holiday. Luxury holiday specialist Powder Byrne has three superb deals for those who can get away in September, with travel offers to the Italian Dolomites, the Algarve and the Greek island of Rhodes.
Experience exclusive chateau chic in Bordeaux
The producer of one of the world’s greatest rosé wines, Chateau de Sours, is now opening its grand gates welcoming visitors to experience first hand, the vineyard, the wines and the chateau’s fabulous, newly renovated buildings.