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National Express increases capacity to Stansted Airport
National Express, Britain’s number one coach company, has received the first six of its new fleet of longer high capacity coaches, which will take to the road at Stansted Airport today.
Be carbon monoxide safe on holiday this summer
As the UK’s gas safety watchdog, CORGI, is responsible for highlighting the dangers of Carbon Monoxide both in the home as well as third party accommodation in the UK and abroad such as holiday lets, caravans, B&B’s, apartments and hotels where people stay overnight, for a short break or longer seasonal holiday. Here, CORGI gives advice for ensuring your summer holiday is carbon monoxide safe.
20 million Brits take work on holiday with them
A shocking 20 million Brits think it’s necessary to take their work on holiday with them, a survey by AlphaRooms.com has revealed. Two thirds of those questioned by the online travel company admitted to having their holidays interrupted by work, while 80 per cent said they worried about their work while they were abroad.
Somak Holidays launches Kenya Kaleidoscope
Kenya Kaleidoscope is a brand new, unique, 20-day itinerary bringing together the many different patterns of contemporary life in this colourful country. Somak Holidays offers a special opportunity to experience the variety and contrasts of Kenya, going well beyond the regular tourist circuit.
Lake District prepares to welcome Indian Maestros
A unique ensemble of highly talented Indian musicians will be the ambassadors of Asian music at this year’s Lake District Summer Music Festival (August 3-19), as Tarang take centre stage at the Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, on the evening of August 9.
Travel City Direct launches new America brochure
American specialist, Travel City Direct has launched its new America brochure with hundreds of city breaks, multi-centres and flexible holidays across the whole of the state. Touring itineraries have also seen a focus this year with demand from its customers boosting its touring itineraries by more than 100%.
Kansas offers ready-made adventures
The most exciting 424 miles across Kansas, the I-70 truly is "Main Street America." Its lush woodlands, rolling Flint Hills, unique Post Rock country, scenic Great Plains and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets captivate visitors. If you're looking for a "Main Street America" adventure, follow this route, if not, maybe one of the following adventures will be more up your street . . .
Florida man wins Papa Hemingway look-alike contest
Larry Austin, a white-bearded 64-year-old, Florida insurance agent, won the final round of the
Have your kids got talent?
Haven Holidays are looking for kids who want to perform and they’ve got top celebrity judges Erin Boag of Strictly Come Dancing and Anna Williamson of GMTV to pick out the most talented youngsters in their ‘Haven’s got Talent’ contest this summer.
Rest, relaxation & really good food – Arran has it all
Planning a short break to get away from it all? The Isle of Arran offers the perfect location for both a relaxing break and an adventure packed get-away. Auchrannie Resort offers visitors to Arran a unique choice of accommodation; two distinctive four star hotels and five star self-catering lodges which feature an extensive range of leisure, pampering and dining options.
A bumper summer for events up north
It is going to be a jam-packed summer of events in North East England with everything from stunning exhibitions to International festivals, meaning there’s never been a better time to visit.
Red Arrows are back to visit Bournemouth
Bournemouth is once again set to enjoy a spectacular air show when the Red Arrows return to Bournemouth. The display team of nine Red Arrows will travel from the East Cliff to the West Cliff along the seafront performing their aerobatic moves including the Big Vixen Roll, Short Diamond Loop to the Champagne Split.
Late deals on far-flung destinations
If the British summer is getting you down, then why not get away? Online travel companies are offering some great savings on late deals to destinations including Malaysia, Dubai, America and the Maldives. Read on to find out more.
Capital Region USA - Rich in Civil War history
Did you know that more major battles of the Civil War were fought in the Capital Region USA than in any other place in America? Just 80 years after George Washington won America’s freedom from Britain in the Revolutionary War, the first major battle of the Civil War took place in Manassas, Virginia, close to Washington, DC.
Tickets go on sale for Eurostar’s new St Pancras service
Eurostar, the high speed passenger train operator that links the UK and the Continent, has today put on sale seats on the very first services from St Pancras International, for travel at 186 mph on the UK’s newly completed high-speed line – High Speed 1.